What to bring

What to bring to residence

  • towels
  • old clothes and shoes (if you will be here for orientation week)
  • alarm clock
  • TV
  • computer
  • sheets/blanket/pillow (contact us to confirm your bed size for linens)
  • laundry basket and laundry detergent
  • CSA-approved power bar/CSA-approved extension cord
  • toiletries
  • clothes hangers
  • dress clothes for winter formal and year-end dinner
  • slippers
  • mini fridge (maximum size 3.5 cubic ft.)
  • Colin B. Mackay only: 1 microwave, 1 kettle per suite (coordinate with your suitemate)

What not to bring

  • LED light strips are no longer permitted in any residence
  • air conditioners
  • freezers
  • any open flame like candles or incense
  • drug paraphernalia
  • pets (fish are allowed in a bowl or very small tank)
  • alcoholic beverage production systems
  • sub woofers (if already attached to your system, then it must be on low setting)
  • nails/tacks, duct tape (we'll provide material to put up your posters)
  • toasters, hotplates, toaster ovens, crock pots, or anything similar (for the Sir James Dunn and Barry and Flora Beckett Residences)
  • induction hotplate, toaster, toaster oven, air fryer 

Items such as tables, couches, etc. are not permitted due to space limitations, but you are more than welcome to bring small items like a bookshelf or nightstand.

Contact us if there is anything you are unsure of.