What To Bring To Your UW Residence Hall Room

As we get closer and closer to the start of Fall Quarter, we know everyone is curious what they should bring to the University of Washington! Well, it's your lucky day! Here are 18 essentials you need to rock your first year in the residence halls! Curious about what NOT to bring? Click here!

1. Bedding

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Don't forget sheets, a blanket and some pillows! The beds are Twin XL.

2. Mattress Topper

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These make you feel like you are sleeping on clouds.

3. Bathroom Supplies

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Including:

* Towels

* Shower Caddy

* Toiletries

4. Mini Fridge

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You can rent one from Collegiate Concepts Inc. or bring your own (4.3 cubic feet or less). TALK TO YOUR ROOMMATE FIRST! You do not need or have the space for two huge refrigerators.

5. Electric Tea Kettle

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For tea, coffee, ramen, and your other various hot water needs.

6. A Lounge Chair

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Give your new friends a comfy place to hang out!

7. Posters, Photos, and Decorations

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These are the perfect way to make your room really feel like home. Don't forget to bring adhesive strips to hang everything without damaging the walls.

8. Portable Speakers

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You don't need a subwoofer. A smaller portable speaker will be perfect for every occasion, from listening to tunes while you are studying, to providing entertainment outside in the Quad during the nicer Spring months.

9. A Pot and/or Pan

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Utilize community kitchens with some basic cooking supplies!

10. Power Strip

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Because let's be honest. There are never enough outlets.

11. Can Opener

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Trust me. You do not even think about having one until it is 12am, you have been studying all night, and all you want is that can of Chicken Noodle Soup.

12. A Plant

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Unfortunately there are no pets allowed, but you can be the proud parent of your very own succulent.

13. Cleaning Supplies

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A clean room is a happy room (and roommate)!

14. Hand Vacuum

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Allows you to clean-up smaller messes without having to check-out a larger vacuum from the Residential Life Offices.

15. Laundry Hamper with Handles

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Instead of dragging your bag or waddling downstairs to the laundry room with it spilling out of your arms, comfortably carry your (1 month worth of ) laundry.

Also, check out Laundry View to get details about your laundry room!

16. Hangers

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There’s nothing worse than a wardrobe you can’t use. Optimize your closet storage!

17. Bike

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This one is definitely not 100% necessary, but there is bike storage available in every single residence hall. Make sure to bring a Ulock and to register your bike with UWPD, just in case!

Register your bike, here!

18. And Most Importantly... Excitement!

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Get ready for the best years of your life! GO DAWGS!