What to Bring

As you start your back-to-school shopping, keep these guidelines in mind as you purchase supplies for your room.
What you should bring:What you should NOT bring:

✔️ bedding (sheets, blankets)
✔️ bicycle lock (if you bring a bike)
✔️ cell phone and computer
✔️ clothes (keep in mind local weather - you’ll need a heavy winter coat, gloves, scarf, and appropriate shoes or boots for walking in the snow)
✔️ desk supplies (paper, pens, desk lamp)
✔️ dishes and silverware (particularly in cook-for-yourself residences!)
✔️ fan
✔️ laundry basket and detergent
✔️ pillow and pillow cases
✔️ soap, shampoo, toiletries
✔️ surge protector
✔️ towels and wash cloths
✔️ umbrella

You might consider buying these items after REX:

✔️ small refrigerator
✔️ speakers
✔️ message board for your door (some residences already have them!)
✔️ rug 

❌ any cooking devices
❌ microwaves (not allowed in rooms, but available in residence kitchens)
❌ coffee makers/Keurigs
❌ hot plates
❌ instant pots or crockpots
❌ toaster/toaster oven
❌ candles or incense
❌ live holiday/christmas trees
❌ large wall coverings
❌ open heating elements
❌ halogen lamps
❌ mercury thermometers
❌ weapons of any kind, including guns and knives

Choose to Reuse

Many of the items you might want to bring can be purchased in gently used condition for <$10 from the MIT Trash2Treasure reuse sale, held on Registration Day. Visit https://ua.mit.edu/sustainability for more information and to learn more about the UA Committee on Sustainability.

Stuff for Food Preparation

Cook for Yourself residences have fully stocked kitchens with pots, pans, utensils, and common cooking appliances. Check in with your residence government before bringing any cooking devices, as they may already be available. Cooking devices are not permitted in student rooms.