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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.

 

 

Important Dates for Spring 2025

Jan 31: Topper Idol Sign Ups Last Day

Tuesdays in February: Topper Idol at 7pm!

Feb 4 & 5: Health & Safety Inspections

Feb 7: Hall Director Applications Due

Feb 24-27: Floor Meetings (times vary)

Feb 25 & 26: RA Interest Meetings at 12pm (Student Leadership Center)

Feb 28: Extended Stay Requests for Spring Break due

Mar 7: RA Applications Due

Mar 7: Residence Halls Close for Spring Break at 7pm/Health & Safety Inspections

Mar 15: Deadline for Apartment and House Applications

Mar 20: RA Interviews

Mar 24-27: Floor Meetings (times vary)

Apr 7: Room Selection: Same Room

Apr 8: Room Selection: Same Building

Apr 8 & 9: Health & Safety Inspections

Apr 9: Room Selection: Graduate Students, Seniors and Juniors

Apr 10: Room Selection: Sophomores

Apr 11: Room Selection: Freshmen

Apr 15: Countdown to Summer

Apr 17 & 18: No Classes

Apr 21-24: Floor Meetings (times vary)

May 1: Extended Stay Requests for end of semester deadline

May 8: Residential Facilities close for residents not graduating

May 10: Commencement Day/Residential Facilities close for graduating seniors

 

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