- Your pet (adaptive measures should be requested before bringing a service or therapy animal to residence; you can read about service animals on campus for more information)
- Toaster and toaster oven (not allowed in traditional residences)
- Weapons (even fake weapons will not be tolerated)
- Candles
- Furniture
- Microwave oven
- Home cinema
- BBQ
- Wireless router
What to bring to residence
Pack lightly and be ecofriendly! Upon your arrival, we invite you to visit the Ƶ Free Store to find clothing, footwear, towels and blankets, office supplies, kitchen ware, electronics, lamps, textbooks and novels, and much more.
You may need...
Bedroom
MUST HAVE
- Bedding, comforter, duvet
- Leblanc, Marchand, Stanton, Thompson, Friel, 20th floor 90U
Single bed (38 x 74 ½" | 96.5 x 189 cm) - 45 Mann, 90U, Annex, Henderson, Rideau, Hyman Soloway
Double bed (53 x 74 ½" | 134.5 x 189 cm)
- Leblanc, Marchand, Stanton, Thompson, Friel, 20th floor 90U
- Pillow(s)
- Clothes hangers
GOOD TO HAVE
- Posters & other decorations that will not damage the walls
- Poster putty, double-sided sticky or hanging strips
- Alarm clock
- Audio and music device
- Small smart TV for your room (Provided in Rideau and in 45 Mann : 1 TV per unit)
- Extension cord, power bar
- Extra lamp
- Extra shelf (self-standing)
- Fan (Some residences do not have air conditioning and it can get warm especially in September)
- Fan
- Foam mattress topper
- Nightstand
- Plants
- Shoe mat
- Stackable storage bins
Cleanliness Hygiene
MUST HAVE
- Basic first aid kit
- Towels and hand wipes
- Toilet paper roll (provided in communal washroom in traditional residences)
- Dental and body hygiene items
- Shampoo
- Soap dish and soap
- Laundry hamper
- Laundry detergent
- Sanitizing product
GOOD TO HAVE
- Bathrobe
- Shower flip-flops
- Shaving gear
- Tissues
- Personal thermometer
- Stain remover
- Fabric softener
- Folding clothes drying rack
Kitchen
Bring bottled water and some dry food and preserves. If you ever catch the flu, you may have to stay put for a few days.
MUST HAVE
- Dishes
- Glasses/mugs/cups
- Cutlery
- Can opener
- Mixing Bowls
- Kitchenware (Pots, cookware)
- Dish rack, crate, dish soap, dish towels, sponges/cloths
- Measuring cups
- Cutting board
- Food (even if you have a meal plan)
GOOD TO HAVE
- Plastic containers
- Sharp kitchen knife
- Coffee maker*, tea kettle*
- Toaster, toaster oven* (NOT allowed in traditional residences)
*All your electric appliances must have an auto shut-off feature. Cooking is not allowed in the bedrooms.
Regular Use
MUST HAVE
- Prescribed medication
- Laptop / Tablet
- All chargers for electronic devices
- Basic tool kit
- Pencils, pens, markers, ruler, scissors, stapler
- Refillable water bottles
- Back pack
GOOD TO HAVE
- Dress clothes for job interviews
- Swimsuit
- Ear plugs
- Needle and thread
- Slippers
- Smoothing iron
- Calculator
- Printer, ink, paper
- Mini-fridge (traditional residences)
- Camera
What NOT to bring
Rent a fridge
To rent a fridge or freezer, contact Coldex.