Residence Life Packing List 2024-2025

We understand that moving to college can be overwhelming. This list is to help you choose the things you will bring on moving day. We want to make your stay at Farmingdale comfortable and relaxing. When you move into your new room, it will have the following: mattress, desk, desk chair, closet, lamp, and dresser. It is important that students pack responsibly to ensure the safety of themselves and their roommate.

Essentials

Sheets/Comforters (Twin extra-long)
Renter's Insurance
Flashlight/Batteries
Mattress Cover/ Pad
Pillow/Pillow Case (s)
Table-top Ironing board/iron (w/ auto-shut off)
Towels/ Washcloths
Toiletries (Toilet paper, paper towels, soap/body wash, hair dryer, medicine)
Shower Shoes
Laundry Detergent/ Laundry Basket/Bag
Cleaning Supplies
Broom/Dust Pan
Swiffer
Trash Can/ Garbage Bags
Plunger
Surge Protector W/Auto Shut Off

Optional

Fan
Television
Refrigerator (Max:4.5 cu. ft.)
Cooking Utensils
Coffee Maker w/ auto turn off
(NO exposed heating elements)K-Cup Coffee Maker
UL Listed Lamp

DO NOT FORGET!

Identification (photo ID, Health IDs Cards)
Water
ATM Debit/Credit Cards

Leave At Home

Cooking Appliances (Microwaves, Toasters, Crock Pots, Air Fryers, Grills, Rice Cookers, hot plates etc.)
Motorized and or/battery-powered personal transportation (e-Bikes, e-Scooters, battery operated skateboards, hoverboards, etc.)
Electric Blankets
Foam Mattress Toppers
Curtains
Plug-in air fresheners
Extension Cords/ Decorative Lights
Internet/wireless router
Halogen/ Lava Lamps
Flags/Tapestries/Cloth Decorations (Can’t be hung on walls, windows or closets)
Candles/ Incense/ Oil Lamps
Alcohol/ Drug Paraphernalia (Empty alcohol bottles, shot glasses, beer pong tables, pipes, etc.)
Space heaters of any kind
Pets
Bed Risers
Nails/ Double-Sided Tape/ Packing Tape/Duct Tape. Cannot be used in the buildings. (Command Strips are acceptable if they’re used properly)
Weapons of any kind (including items for decorative purposes)
Non-University issued furniture (chairs, mattresses, tables, desks, etc.)