Listed below is information which should be helpful to you in determining what to pack to bring with you to Amherst College for the summer.
Rooms are equipped with a bed, mattress, desk, chair, bureau, wall mirror, wardrobe/closet, small bookcase or shelf, ceiling light, trash/recycle bin, computer port outlet, and window shades. Please note that students and summer guests are NOT allowed to use nails or screws for hanging items
WHAT TO BRING
- Alarm clock
- Non-halogen desk lamp
- Surge protector
- Bath towls
- Shower shoes or flip flops
- Toiletries
- Headphones
- Hangers
- Laundry bag and detergent
- Small vacuum
- Trash and recycling bins
- Dishes and glasses
- Eating utensils
- HD Compatible television and coaxial cable
- X-Long Twin size sheets, pillows, and blankets (check with your program director to see if linen will be provided for you)
APPLIANCES ALLOWED IN ROOMS
- clocks, radios
- stereo systems (compact) w/earphones
- electric blankets
- irons
- stereos
- televisions
- lamps (desk or floor—NO HALOGEN)
- fans
- grooming aids
- humidifiers
- hot air corn poppers
- coffee makers withautomatic shut-off
- under 4.5 cubic feet refrigerators
WHAT NOT TO BRING (this is not a complete list)
- microwave ovens
- personal bed or mattress
- toaster ovens
- candles/incense
- hot plates
- toasters
- waffle irons
- woks
- halogen lamps
- air conditioners*
- animals/pets*
- electric space heaters
* (except those approved by Accessibility Services Office)
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
- College-provided bed size: 36"x80"x7" (x-long twin size)
- Clearance under bed: 6"