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Suggested Packing List

Printable Packing Checklist

**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.

 

 

Mark Your Calendars – Fall 2026 Semester

Move In Dates:

  • Early Arrival Groups: vary on team/ organization
  • New Student Move In: Friday, August 21st
  • Returning Students in Commons Apartments, Houses, & Cabins: Saturday, August 22nd
  • Returning Students in Residence Halls: Sunday, August 23rd

Resident Assistant Selection Process:

  • Interest Meetings: October 7th OR 8th at 12:00pm in the Student Leadership Center
  • Applications are due October 13th
  • Mock Duty Nights: October 18th-November 1st
  • Group Night: Sunday, November 1st at 6pm in the Boyle Room
  • Interviews with Housing Staff will be on Friday, November 6th (times vary)

Winter Break Closing:

  • The residence halls will close on Thursday, December 10th at 7pm.
  • Extended Stay Requests are due Thursday, December 3rd by 4pm. All students unless approved for extended stay must be moved out.
  • You can leave your items int he room and take the belongings you will need over the break.

Housing & Residence Life Programming:

  • Topper Wars: Saturday, August 22nd at 1pm on the Quad
  • Oktoberfest: Wednesday, October 14th at 5pm-8pm on the Quad

Health & Safety Inspections:

  • Vary on day and time. RAs will notify the floor at least 48 hours in advance
  • September 3rd OR 4th
  • October 8th OR 9th
  • November 5th OR 6th
  • December 10th

Floor Meetings:

  • Vary on day and time. RAs will notify the floor at least 48 hours in advance.
  • August 21st: for new student move in
  • September 14th-18th
  • October 12th-15th
  • November 9th-13th

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