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Congratulations. You have been accepted and just have to wait until summer is over to become a full Cornell University undergraduate—are you excited? If you are on the edge of your seat and can't wait, look through this page to find great information about what to pack, what mail you should be getting, and valuable Cornell web sites that will show you the way to be successful (academically, socially, spiritually, and emotionally) during your time here.

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What to Bring

With all the new buildings, new people, and new classes, Orientation is frantic enough. Who needs the added confusion of forgetting these important items? Here's a little checklist to help avoid some hectic moments! Also - keep your rain gear close at hand; you may need it on move-in day.


General

Laundry bag/basket
Laundry detergent
Fan
Lamp
Extension cords (three-prong & grounded!)

For Your Desk

Address book
Calendar or planner (you will get one here!)
Dictionary/thesaurus
Book bag/back pack
Calculator
Stapler and staples
Sewing kit
Computer (if you plan on having one)

For Around the Room
(Check with your roommate; you may only need one of some of these between the two/three of you!)

Comforter/blanket
Sheets (size: twin extra long)
Pillows & pillowcases
Alarm clock—a loud one!
Answering machine
Stereo
Walkman/MP3 Player
CDs
TV
VCR/DVD player
Decorations: posters, plants, knick knacks, memory albums

For the Closet

Casual comfy clothing
Socks
Underwear (enough pairs so you don’t have to wear any two days in a row)
Shoes (make sure one pair is water/snow resistant)
Bathrobe
Pajamas
Shower shoes (flip flops are perfect)
Some dressy clothes (just in case!)
Hangers
Fall & winter coats
Gloves, hat & scarf—it gets cold here
Winter boots—a necessity
Umbrella

For the Bathroom

Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Deodorant
Shaving Supplies
Brush/Comb
Hair dryer
Contact lens supplies/spare pair of glasses
Shower bucket — to get from your room to the shower easily
Towels
First aid supplies

Click here for a printable checklist.



 


Q u e s t i o n s ?
Call the Orientation office
(607) 255-5808
or email us
cu_orientation-mailbox@cornell.edu

 

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