What to Bring

You might have your own room at home, but moving into the residence halls is a completely different story. Suddenly, one room is your whole house. Below is a list of suggested items to bring with you to college. Be sure to get in touch with your roommate(s) once you receive your housing letter in late July so you can get to know your roommate(s) and plan for who is bringing what for your room.

Academic Items/Supplies:
  • Address Book
  • Backpack
  • Calendar
  • Computer Disks/CD-Rs/USB flash-drive
  • Dictionary/Thesaurus
  • Graphing Calculator (TI-89 recommended)
  • Highlighters
  • Hole Punch
  • Paperclips
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Pens/Pencils
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Stamps/Envelopes
  • Stapler/Staples
  • Tape
  • Test Scores (ACT, SAT, AP)
Personal Items:
  • First-Aid Kit
  • Hair Dryer
  • Pain Relievers
  • Prescriptions
  • Shower Caddy (waterproof tote for shower items)
  • Thermometer
  • Toiletries (i.e. soap, deodorant)
Clothing Items:
  • Athletic Shoes
  • Bathrobe
  • Casual Clothing
  • Coats (fall, winter)
  • Dress Clothes
  • Gloves/Hat/Scarf
  • Long Underwear
  • Pajamas
  • Shower Shoes/Sandals
  • Slippers
  • Snow Boots/Shoes
  • Socks
  • Sweaters/Sweatshirts
  • Underwear
  • Waterproof Winter Boots
Laundry Items:
  • Bleach
  • Fabric Softener
  • Laundry Basket/Bag
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Stain Remover
Miscellaneous Items:
  • Batteries
  • Camera
  • Flashlights
  • Health Insurance Card
  • Photo ID
  • Recreational Equipment (don't forget winter sports!)
  • Sewing Kit
  • Snow Shovel (to dig your car out)
  • Social Security Card (to work on campus)
  • Umbrella
Room Items:
  • Blanket/Comforter
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Cups/Plates/Utensils
  • Desk Lamp
  • Dish Soap
  • Fan
  • Full Length mirror
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Mattress Pad and Sheets (Extra Long twin, 36" x 80")
  • Microwave
  • Pillows
  • Plastic Crates
  • Poster Adhesive
  • Small Garbage Bags
  • Small Refrigerator (Michigan Tech also rents them)
  • Snacks
  • Storage Boxes/Tubs
  • Tools
  • Towels
Electronic Items:
  • Alarm Clock
  • Camera
  • Coaxial Cable
  • Computer Equipment
  • Ethernet Cable (CAT5)
  • Extension Cords
  • Power Strips
  • Radio/CD Player
  • Telephone
  • Television
Do Not Bring:
  • Candles/Incense
  • Electric Heater
  • Air Conditioner
  • Halogen Lights
  • High School Textbooks
  • Many Suitcases (there's no room for them)
  • Toaster/Toaster Oven/Hot Plate

If there is not enough room in your vehicle for all of your things, you can mail them to your fall address one week prior to your arrival. You will receive your room assignment by late July. Be sure to pack your things securely in a box with the correct address.

East Wadsworth Hall (Wads)
Student Name
Room # East Wadsworth Hall
1701 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1196

West Wadsworth Hall (Wads)
Student Name
Room # West Wadsworth Hall
1703 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1193

McNair Hall
Student Name
Room # (East or West) McNair Hall
1801 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1195

Douglass Houghton Hall (DHH)
Student Name
Room # Douglass Houghton Hall
1700 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1194

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