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==Already supplied==
 
'''All Columbia [[residence halls|residence hall]] rooms come with:'''
 
'''All Columbia [[residence halls|residence hall]] rooms come with:'''
 
* bed and mattress
 
* bed and mattress
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* [[ROLM Phone]]
 
* [[ROLM Phone]]
  
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==What to bring==
 
'''You need to bring everything else, which may include:'''
 
'''You need to bring everything else, which may include:'''
  
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===Electronics===
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* [[Computer]]
* Electronics
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* Ethernet cord - bring at least a 50 ft cable if you're living in [[Carman Hall|Carman]]
** [[Computer]]
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* Cell phone  - provided [[ROLM phone]]s are never used
** Ethernet cord - bring at least a 50 ft cable if you're living in Carman
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* Power strips or extension cords - ''some rooms, like in Carman provide as little as one pair of outlets per person''
** Cell phone  - provided ROLM phones are never used
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* Desk lamp
** Power strips or extension cords - ''some rooms, like in Carman provide as little as one pair of outlets per person''
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* George Foreman mini-grill (actually illegal in residence halls)
** Desk lamp
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* [[Mini-fridge]]
** George Foreman mini-grill (actually illegal in residence halls)
 
** [[Mini-fridge]]
 
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* Bed/Bath
 
** Bed risers
 
** Bedding
 
** Mattress pad
 
** Shower caddy
 
** Bathrobe
 
** Towel
 
** Under the bed drawers
 
** Laundry hamper
 
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* Clothing
 
** Formal clothes for interviews
 
** Raincoat/umbrella
 
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===Bed/bath===
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* Bed risers
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* Bedding
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* Mattress pad
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* Shower caddy
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* Bathrobe
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* Towel
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* Under the bed drawers
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* Laundry hamper
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===Clothing===
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* Formal clothes for interviews
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* Raincoat/umbrella
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==Other tips==
 
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].
 
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
 
* http://www.barnard.columbia.edu/reslife/new_students/packing_list.html
 
* http://www.barnard.columbia.edu/reslife/new_students/packing_list.html

Revision as of 12:22, 14 May 2013

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
  • ROLM Phone

What to bring

You need to bring everything else, which may include:

Electronics

  • Computer
  • Ethernet cord - bring at least a 50 ft cable if you're living in Carman
  • 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

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