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打包什么

You'll change rooms every term, and storage areas are limited, so we recommend packing moderately. You can store personal belongings during breaks and over the summer in our trunk rooms, subject to space availability. Our rooms are furnished with basic items, and each student will have a desk and chair, 双床, 梳妆台, 镜子, and closet space.

还记得, if you’re attending a sports camp, pack things for sports camp separately from the things you’ll drop off and store in your house for the term.

基础知识

  • student employment identification 文档 for those planning to apply for on-campus jobs
  • lockable trunk for your room (see 样本)
  • plastic tubs with lids for summer and winter storage (bring enough to hold all in your room; designed to keep out mice and moisture) (see 样本)
  • 手机(AT)&T has a tower on campus; other providers may not get service here)
  • backpack and/or book bag
  • 2 sets of extra-long 双床sheets*
  • comforter, blankets, and pillow(s)*
  • towels and washcloths
  • calendar and school supplies (pens, pencils, paper, desk lamp, etc)
  • calculator (for math, science, and some business courses)
  • extension cords and surge protectors (must be UL-listed for 1875 watts or greater with a fuse)
  • 废纸篓
  • clothes hangers
  • laundry bag or basket
  • liquid laundry detergent (can purchase locally)
  • toiletries and plastic or plastic coated storage basket
  • clothes for all seasons (temperatures can range from 0°F/-20°C to 90°F/32°C with humidity), and special occasions (costume, 正式的)
  • debit or ATM card (American Express, 万事达卡, 签证, 卷云, +, 大师, 沙札姆, Quest); or you can get a local bank account when you arrive. The campus store will only accept cash, checks, and credit cards when paying for supplies.

技术

可选

  • laptop or tablet computer (discounts and recommended systems and software)
  • 闹钟
  • 相机
  • 伞
  • sports equipment
  • electronic equipment or appliances (must be 1100 watts or less)
  • small refrigerator
  • iron, if you want your own
  • crates or bookshelves
  • wall hangings (must use wall grooves or moldings to hang pictures and putty-type adhesive to hang posters); tapestries must be fireproof
  • 自行车

Don't bring these! 

  • fireworks (they’re illegal in Illinois)
  • weapons: knives (no blade over 3"), guns (including Airsoft/paintball), etc.
  • hazardous materials of any kind
  • hoverboards
  • personal furniture
  • portable air conditioners
  • candles and incense (no open flames allowed)
  • landline phones
  • toasters, hot plates, popcorn poppers that use oil, air fryers
  • wireless access point, wireless or wired router, or any device that can be configured to offer DHCP service (these interfere with the College network)

*All linens will be supplied for international students.