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**This list is by no means exhaustive or all necessary.  It is merely a suggestion.  Each room is permitted no more than one refrigerator, microwave, and television.  It is best to coordinate with your future roommate and see what they are bringing.  If you have any specific questions, please contact our office at (304)336-8345 or residencelife@westliberty.edu.

Clothing:

  • Athletic Apparel
  • Bathing Suit
  • Bathrobe
  • Belt(s)
  • Dress Clothes
  • Fashion Accessories
  • Gloves, Scarf(s), Hat
  • Jacket(s) and Winter Coat
  • Jeans
  • Pajamas
  • Raincoat
  • Shirts (long-sleeve and short-sleeve)
  • Shoes (casual, dress, and athletic)
  • Shorts
  • Socks
  • Sweaters
  • Sweatshirts
  • Underwear

Toiletries:

  • Contact Lenses and related supplies
  • Cosmetics
  • Dental Supplies (toothbrush, floss, mouthwash, toothpaste)
  • Deodorant
  • First Aid Kit (aspirin, Band-Aids, etc.)
  • Hair Care Products (Shampoo, hair dryer, brush, etc.)
  • Medications and refillable prescriptions
  • Nail file/clippers
  • Perfume, cologne
  • Shaving Kit
  • Shower Caddy (for carrying supplies to shower)
  • Shower Shoes
  • Soap/Shower Gel

 

School Supplies:

  • Bookbag/Satchel
  • Calculator
  • Calendar/Student Planner
  • Computer and Accessories
  • Folders/Notebooks
  • Paper (computer and notebook)
  • Paper Clips
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Smart devices (iPad, Tablet, etc.)
  • Stapler and staples
  • Tape
  • Three-Ring Binders
  • Writing Utensils (highlighters, pens and pencils)

 

 

The Rest of It:

  • Adhesive 3M for wall decoration
  • Alarm Clock
  • Athletic Equipment
  • Batteries (all types)
  • Bedding (Sheets, pillows, bedspread, blankets, mattress pad)
  • Bed Risers
  • Camera
  • Cell phone and Accessories
  • Cleaning Supplies (including bathroom for suites)
  • Coffee maker (Keurig or other single serving style with no open heating element)
  • Desk Lamp and Light bulbs
  • DVD/Blue-Ray Player
  • Envelopes and Stamps
  • Fans (for buildings with no AC)
  • Flashlight
  • Food/Snacks
  • Food Supplies (eating utensils, plates, cups, napkins)
  • Headphones/Ear buds
  • Laundry Supplies (hamper/basket, detergent, fabric softener)
  • Microwave
  • Paper Products: Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Tissues
  • Recreational items (cards, board games, game systems, etc.)
  • Refrigerator
  • Sewing kit
  • Storage boxes, shelves, closet organizer
  • Surge protector cords
  • Towels and Washcloths
  • Trash Can
  • TV (with cable cord)
  • Umbrella

 

What NOT to bring:

  • Weightlifting equipment heavier than 10lb.
  • Curtains
  • Appliances with open heating elements (George Foreman grills, toasters, coffee pots with hot plate, etc.)
  • Pets (except for fish)
  • Guns (all types, including but not limited to BB guns, pellet guns, paintball guns, or “lookalike”, etc.), Knives, or other weapons
  • Combustible/flammable items, i.e., fireworks, gasoline, lighter fluid, charcoal grill, etc.
  • Alcohol, Illegal Drugs and/or paraphernalia
  • Space Heater, Personal Air Conditioners
  • Open Flame objects, i.e., Candles/Incense
  • Two-prong extension cords and plug adaptors
  • Amplifiers, subwoofers, etc.

 

 

Fall 2022 Important Dates

August 19th: New Students Move In (First Year and Transfer Students)

August 20th: Returning Students Move In for Apartments and Houses

August 21st: Returning Students Move In for Residence Halls

August 22nd: First Day of Classes

September 2nd: Last Day to Change Meal Plans

September 5th: Labor Day – No Classes

October 14th: Fall Holiday – No Classes

Mid-October: RA Selection for Spring Semester Begins

November 23rd-25th: Thanksgiving Break (Residential facilities do not close)

December 2nd: Last Day to Request Extended Stay for Winter Break

December 4th-9th: Finals Week!

December 4th: Late Night Breakfast 9pm-11pm

December 9th @ 7pm: Residential Facilities Close to non-graduates

December 10th @ 7pm; Residential Facilities Close to graduates

 

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