What To Pack
Here you can find answers to many of the questions you may have and links to further information. Click on the questions below to link to the answer found lower on the page.
What is not permitted in the residence halls?
Can I bring my own rug?
Do I need curtains?
Can I have a refrigerator or microwave?
Can I bring a television?
What should I bring with me?
What should I leave home?
What if I have Housing and policy questions?
What if I have facilities and services questions?
What if I have questions about Orientation and move-in?
ANSWERS
What is not permitted in the residence halls?
There are a number of items that are not allowed in the residence halls. The following is not an exhaustive list of illegal items. Please consult the Student Code of Conduct and the Residence Hall License for further details. Extension cords, air conditioners, pets, cooking appliances (i.e. toasters, hot pots, hot plates, skillets, appliances that use electricity to cook food), candles, firearms, ammunition, martial arts and archery equipment, and halogen lamps are not permitted in residence hall rooms. SUNY Oneonta is a dry campus; therefore, the presence or consumption of drugs and alcohol are not tolerated on campus.
Can I bring my own rug?
Yes, you may use your own rug; rugs are not provided in the residence hall rooms. However, it is important to first measure the floor in the your assigned room to determine an appropriate rug size.
Do I need curtains?
There are blinds covering all windows, but window sizes vary. It is best to measure first before buying curtains or valances for decoration. Curtains must be fire retardant (a certificate of compliance must be filed with your Residence Hall Director at check-in).
Can I have a refrigerator or microwave?
Residence Life and Housing encourages you to buy and bring your own refrigerator and pass it down through the family, or sell it when you are done because it is less expensive. Refrigerators are limited to "counter top height". The cube refrigerators are best; however, if you prefer to rent, please go online to www.refirgeratorleasing.com (not affiliated with the College). Microwaves are permitted but need to be registered at your hall's main desk at check-in. Refrigerators and microwaves are limited to one per bedroom, so be sure to communicate with your roommate before you arrive.
Can I bring a television?
Basic cable is available in each bedroom on campus. Students provide personal television sets and cable extensions. The basic cable charge is included in the room rent, and extra cable packages (i.e. HBO) can be contracted individually with the local cable company (Time Warner) at 607-432-0500.
What should I bring with me?
Pillows |
Linens (twin, extra long) |
Comforter |
Laundry detergent |
Postage stamps |
Pens and pencils |
Stationery |
Notebooks |
Money for textbooks |
Clothes for all weather |
Surge protector |
Hairdryer |
Calendar |
High school yearbook |
Address book |
Bathing suit |
Desk lamp |
Clock radio |
Small fans |
Personal computer |
Rug |
Pictures |
Plants |
Television |
Phone |
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What should I leave at home?
Pets |
Toaster/toaster oven |
Hot pots/hot plates |
Electric skillets |
Illegal drugs/paraphernalia |
Extension cords |
Alcohol paraphernalia |
Halogen lamps |
Candles |
Alcoholic beverages |
Incense |
Firearms/ammunition |
Knives |
BB guns |
Weapons of any kind |
Archery equipment |
Hatchets/axes |
Martial arts weapons |
