What to Pack

Standard bedroom in a residence with dresser, desk, and bed.

All residence halls are partially furnished with

Twin-xl size bed
Desk & chair
Closet or wardrobe
Refrigerator and microwave
Internet
Laundry facilities - credit card and coin operated during the summer

Items to Bring

Individuals should consider bringing the following items, as they are not provided by GW Housing:

Kitchen appliances and utensils. In-suite and community kitchen supplies are not furnished by the university
Residents are encouraged to bring a desk or floor lamp to supplement in-room lighting
Standard twin-xl sheets, pillow, pillowcase, blanket, washcloth, and towels
Power outlet strip (surge-protected only)
Iron and ironing board
Television
Cleaning supplies

What Not to Bring

We invite you to bring items that will make your stay enjoyable, but the following items are prohibit. The Office of Environmental Health & Safety maintains an exhaustive list of prohibited items

Additional furniture
Pets, unless approved as an assistance animal
Non- surge protected extension cords
Halogen lamps
Kitchen appliances in rooms without a kitchen
Candles and Incense
Flammable liquids
Explosives, including fireworks
Weapons, including switch-blade and butterfly knives, spears, swords souvenir weapons or chemicals
Firearms, including ammunition, tasers or pellet/BB/air/paintball guns
Alcohol, if underage
Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia

To ensure you are healthy and safe during your stay, the Campus Living & Residential Education team will either lock or confiscate prohibited items found during inspections.