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Most Columbia [[residence halls|residence hall]] rooms come with:
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==Already supplied==
 
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'''All Columbia [[residence halls|residence hall]] rooms come with:'''
 
* bed and mattress
 
* bed and mattress
 
* desk and chair
 
* desk and chair
 
* chest of drawers
 
* chest of drawers
* closet
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* closet or wardrobe
* bookshelf
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* bookshelf or shelving units
 
* ceiling lamp
 
* ceiling lamp
 
* trash can
 
* trash can
 
* mirror
 
* mirror
  
You need to bring everything else, which may include:
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==What to bring==
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'''You need to bring everything else, which may include:'''
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===Electronics===
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* [[Computer]]
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* Cell phone  - provided [[ROLM phone]]s are never used
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* Power strips or extension cords - ''some rooms, like in Carman provide as little as one pair of outlets per person''
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* Desk lamp
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* George Foreman mini-grill (actually illegal in residence halls)
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* [[Mini-fridge]]
  
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===Bed/bath===
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* Bed risers
 
* Bed risers
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* Bedding
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* Mattress pad
 
* Shower caddy
 
* Shower caddy
* Ethernet cord
 
* Hanging shelf set for closet
 
* Under-the-bed drawers
 
* A suit, clean shirt, tie, and shiny black shoes
 
* Raincoat
 
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* Bathrobe
 
* Bathrobe
* George Foreman mini-grill
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* Towel
* [[mini-fridge]]
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* Under the bed drawers
* pillow, sheets
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* Laundry hamper
* laundry basket
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* towel
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===Clothing===
* shower caddy
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* Formal clothes for interviews
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* Raincoat/umbrella
* desk lamp
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* power strips / extension cords - ''some rooms provide as little as one pair of outlets per person''
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===Miscellaneous===
* cash
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* Your soul.
* Cell phone
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* Seriously though.
* Computer
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==Other tips==
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The best place to look for which items are legal or illegal in the residence halls is Housing's [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/housing/docs/guide-to-living/policies/index.html| Guide to Living].
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== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
 
* http://www.collegejournal.com/aidadmissions/newstrends/20070801-waters.html?refresh=on
 
* http://www.collegejournal.com/aidadmissions/newstrends/20070801-waters.html?refresh=on
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* http://www.barnard.columbia.edu/reslife/new_students/packing_list.html
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* http://www.bwog.net/articles/surprisingly_useful_last_minute_purchases
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* http://www.bwog.net/publicate/index.php?page=post&article_id=6026
  
 
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[[Category:Housing]]
 
[[Category:Prefrosh]]
 
[[Category:Prefrosh]]

Latest revision as of 18:22, 29 January 2014

Already supplied

All Columbia residence hall rooms come with:

  • bed and mattress
  • desk and chair
  • chest of drawers
  • closet or wardrobe
  • bookshelf or shelving units
  • ceiling lamp
  • trash can
  • mirror

What to bring

You need to bring everything else, which may include:

Electronics

  • Computer
  • Cell phone - provided ROLM phones are never used
  • Power strips or extension cords - some rooms, like in Carman provide as little as one pair of outlets per person
  • Desk lamp
  • George Foreman mini-grill (actually illegal in residence halls)
  • Mini-fridge

Bed/bath

  • Bed risers
  • Bedding
  • Mattress pad
  • Shower caddy
  • Bathrobe
  • Towel
  • Under the bed drawers
  • Laundry hamper

Clothing

  • Formal clothes for interviews
  • Raincoat/umbrella

Miscellaneous

  • Your soul.
  • Seriously though.

Other tips

The best place to look for which items are legal or illegal in the residence halls is Housing's Guide to Living.


External links