A common question many parents and students ask is what to bring (and not bring) to campus. While this is by no means a simple question to answer, we have provided some information below.
What Is Provided
The following items are provided/available to residents:
- Air conditioning (in WH, CH & AV)
- Bed (twin extra-long)
- Board games
- Carpeting
- Desk (1 per resident)
- Dishwasher (in AV only)
- Dresser/drawers
- Full-size refrigerator (in AV, UC and WH)
- Microwave
- Mini-refrigerator (in CH and RH)
- Oven/stove (in AV and UC only)
- Toilet paper & trash bags
- Shower curtain
- Vacuum cleaner
- Vending machines
- Washing machines & dryers
- Wastebaskets
- Wi-fi Internet
- Window blinds
What Should You Bring?
While each student's needs are different, below we have listed some common items many students should bring with them:
- Bathroom mat/rug
- Bedding & pillow (twin XL beds)
- Can opener
- Cleaning & sanitizing products
- Closet hangers
- Coffeemaker/Keurig
- Curtains/tension rods (no holes in walls)
- Desk supplies
- Dishes & utensils
- Dry erase/cork board
- Fan (especially in RH or UC)
- First aid kit & prescribed medications
- Floor lamp
- Food & snacks
- Headphones
- Laptop/tablet/computer
- Laundry supplies (detergent, basket, etc)
- Personal hygiene items
- Posters & 3M strips (no holes in walls)
- Pots & pans (in AV and UC)
- Surge protector
- Toaster (but NO toaster ovens)
- Toilet brush & plunger
- Toiletries, towels and wash cloths
- TV or device to access personal streaming services
- Umbrella
What Should You Leave at Home?
In order to maintain a safe and comfortable environment, there are some items that are not permitted in the residence halls:
- Air conditioners
- Amplified instruments & large stereo systems
- Appliances with exposed elements (including hot plates)
- Candles
- Electrical appliances with frayed or non-UL cords
- Explosives & fireworks
- Flammable liquids
- Halogen lamps
- Heaters of any type
- Illicit drugs
- Incense
- Kerosene lamps
- Large & Upholstered furniture, including futons
- LED Strip Lights
- Weapons (including knives with blades longer than 3 inches)
- Weightlifting equipment over 50 pounds
Pet Policy
Residents may request to have a pet hamster, gerbil, chinchilla, or guinea pig on campus with the following guidelines:
- Limit 1 small caged animal per resident
- Cage must be 2' x 2' x 2' or smaller
- Pet can only be in the owner's assigned room
- Fish in a 10 gallon tank or smaller are permitted and do not need to be registered
- Residents cannot bring a pet to campus until all roommates have approved the request with the Housing Office
To submit a pet request, please log into the Housing Portal and select the Request a Pet link. This link will only become available until a student has received a specific room assignment. For more information, please review the Pitt-Greensburg residential pet policy.
Student who need to request a housing accommodation for an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) or a service animal must contact Disability Resources. It is highly recommended that requests be submitted by May 24th so they can be reviewed while space is available.
Final Thoughts
You are permitted to bring a desk chair and small end tables. All of the furniture provided must remain in the room/apartment for the entire academic year. You are highly encouraged to contact roommate(s) prior to moving so you can coordinate who is bringing what items. Keep in mind that you cannot bring everything you own; there's just not enough space. Think carefully about what items will be needed to be successful and comfortable while sharing a living space.
IMPORTANT: Your personal property is not covered by University insurance. Please check to see if coverage is provided by your parents' homeowners policy. If not, you and your family may want to purchase your own insurance against loss or damage.
Please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life with any questions.