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What to Bring

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Residence Hall Contacts

Bischoff Hall
p: (201) 684-7053
e: bischoff@ramapo.edu
College Park Apartments
p: (201) 684-7061
e: cpa@ramapo.edu
Laurel Hall
p: (201) 684-7015
e: laurel@ramapo.edu
Mackin Hall
p: (201) 684-7043
e: mackin@ramapo.edu
The Overlook Hall
p: (201) 684-7074
e: overlook@ramapo.edu
Pine Hall
p: (201) 684-7213
e: pine@ramapo.edu
The Village
p: (201) 684-7104
e: village@ramapo.edu

Each campus residence is furnished. Students should not plan to bring additional items until they see how things look after they move in.

All Residents

Bathroom rug(s)
Bedding and bathroom supplies, including a pillow, comforter, mattress protector and/or egg crate. All residence halls have extra-long twin beds except for several rooms in Pine Hall. For details about the Pine Hall bed sizes, please review the Pine Hall page
Class/desk supplies
Cleaning supplies (Recommended Items)
Clothing hangers
Computer/laptop with Ethernet cord (ITS internet resource)
Dust buster, broom, and/or vacuum
Fan
First-aid kit/prescription medications
Flashlight and batteries (candles and incense are prohibited)
Grooming supplies
Hand truck/dolly for moving your belongs
Large trash bags
Laundry supplies (may include a basket/bag, detergent, softener, iron)
Microwave-proof containers/dishes
Personal documents (such as your medical insurance card and renter’s insurance information)
Room decorations (please check prohibited items list for guidance before purchasing)
Small lockable storage chest
Storage crates (small and stackable)
Supplies for your car (if applicable, including a small snow shovel and de-icer)
Surge protector (please check prohibited items list for guidance before purchasing)
Televisions – All TV’s must have a built in digital QAM and MPEG4 tuner to work with the digital TV system

Prohibited items

Do not bring prohibited items. An up to date list of prohibited items is provided in our Guide to Community Living, located here. You may also view the list here.

Apartment Specific Residents

College Park Apartments

Kitchen cooking supplies (pots, pans, lids, spatulas, utensils), cleaning supplies and decorative items
Moving cart, to bring your laundry to and from the laundry room, located across from the Lodge
Padlock for bedroom closets
Reading lamp, desk lamp and table lamp for living room (no halogen bulbs are permitted)

Phase I – Buckeye, Holly, Hickory, Redwood, International, Mimosa, Palm, Science, Elm (Peaked roofs)

Stove tops and ovens present in kitchen
System control of heat and air conditioning (low to high)

Phase II – Mulberry, Butternut, Cypress, Tamarack, Sycamore (Flat Roofs)

Stove tops and ovens present in kitchen
Temperature specific controlled heat and air conditioning

The Village

Kitchen cooking supplies (pots, pans, lids, spatulas, utensils), cleaning supplies and decorative items
Lighting: bedside lamps and additional living room floor lamp needed (no halogen bulbs)
Step stools

NOTE:

Floors in the Village living rooms are tiled: bring area throw rugs to limit noise transmission
End table lamps in the living room of each apartment provided

Green Move-in Guidelines

Interested in making your move-in experience as sustainable as possible? Check out our Green Move-in Guidelines.

Note: The above are just examples of what other students have brought to campus. You should bring whatever you feel will make you comfortable and equipped to be a successful student. Just keep in mind that space is limited. It is also a good idea to plan ahead with your roommate(s) to avoid unnecessary duplication.