Before Move-In

Furnishings

Please note that all university furniture, including bed parts, must stay in the room or apartment. There is no storage space available for University furnishings to be moved to accommodate personal items.

Residence Halls

• Twin XL Bed and mattress (the bed frame lofts to various heights including lofting)
• Dresser
• Desk
• Chair
• Window coverings
• Wastebasket and recycling bin (one per room)

University Place

Each University Place Apartment will include the same furnishings that are listed for residence halls spaces in the bedrooms. However, University Place also has a living room and kitchen that are furnished with the following:

• Sofa
• Two end-tables
• Leather recliner with ottoman
• Two counter stools
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Stove
• Refrigerator

Bed Frame and Mattress

Bed frames adjust to various heights, including loft height, in all halls. See bed lofts for dimensions of the bed, how high you can raise the bed, and what can fit under it.

The mattress is 80" long and 36" wide. Beds may also be bunked on this frame/mattress by attaching a second metal bed frame at the bottom. The extra wooden sides must be stored in the student's room if bunking is preferred.

Building Services

Secured By Card Swipe System

All of the residence halls on campus have a card-swipe system installed at the main entrance that students scan to gain access to the building, keeping the community safe and secure!

Lounges and Recreation Equipment

There are lounge spaces in almost every building that students can use to study, hang out, or play games in. Many of the lounges have recreation equipment like ping-pong and pool tables.

Shared Kitchen

There is a shared kitchen located in most buildings that students can use to cook meals with friends, wash dishes, or warm-up food in a microwave.

All Services & Amenities

Checklist

We have created a Packing Checklist that you can download to save and update or print and cross off as you're packing.

Residence Halls

We recommend bringing the following items. Please know that this list is not comprehensive and the items are suggested.

Bedding

• Extra-Long Twin Sheets
• Comforter
• Mattress Pad
• Pillow(s) and Pillow Cases
• Blanket

Bath

• Towels and Washcloths
• Shower Shoes/Flip Flops
• Shower Caddy

Storage and Organization

• Hanging Storage Solutions
• Underbed Storage Organizer
• Hangers
• Trunk (storage & table)

Cleaning Supplies

• Laundry Bag/Basket
• HE Detergent
• Non-Bleach Wipes & Cleaning Spray
• Non-Bleach Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Brush
• Microfiber Cloths/Cotton Rags
• Non-Scratch Scrubbing Sponges
• Dry/Wet Sweeper & Cloths
• Bleach-Based Cleaners & Steel Scrubbers Are Prohibited
• Green & Eco-Friendly Cleaners Are Recommended But Not Required

Grooming/Personal Supplies

• Soaps/Shampoo
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Hair Products/Hair Dryer
• First Aid Kit
• Thermometer
• Prescription/OTC Medications
• Toilet Paper/Paper Products

Room Decorations

• Desk Lamp & Bulbs
• Floor Lamp & Bulbs
• Wall Decor
• Area Rug 
• Fan (large or clip)

School Supplies

• Notebooks
• Binders
• Folders
• Laptop/Computer
• Charging Cords
• Ethernet Cable

Electronics

• Cell Phone & Charger
• Ear Buds/Headphones
• Gaming System
• UL Power Strip w/Surge Protector
• Smart TV w/Remote & Manual

Miscellaneous

• Dry Erase Message Board
• Flashlight with Batteries
• Seal-able Food Storage Container
• Dishware/Silverware/Cups
• Can Opener
• Reusable Water Bottle
• Water Filter Pitcher
• Rain Gear
• Snow and Cold Gear
• Sports Equipment (gloves, rackets, balls)
• Sunglasses
• Bike
• Trash Bags (13 gal.)

Personal Information

• Drivers License
• Debit/Credit Card
• Passport/Visa
• Birth Certificate 
• Insurance Card
• Pad Lock

University Place

• Cleaning products - students are responsible for cleaning their own spaces
• Dishes
• Cooking utensils
• Pans
• Groceries

These are popular items to bring with you to campus but are all optional items.

• Computer; an ethernet port is available for connecting to the Internet
• Refrigerator* (up to 5.0 cubic ft.)
  • University Place and Carleton Court already have refrigerators
• Carpet or rug (jute backing only), small bath mat is OK
• Cell phone
• Smart Television
• Single-serve coffee/hot beverage appliance with an enclosed heating element (Keurig or similar brand) are allowed for use in residence hall rooms
• Aquariums under 20 gallons (roommate consent required and written Housing & Residence Life Office permission)
• Passport or birth certificate - make sure they're stored in a safe and secure location

You can bring these items, but can only be used in hall kitchenettes only: hot pots, coffee pots, and popcorn poppers.

Many of these items are prohibited per the Residence Hall Agreement. Please review the Residence Hall Policies for a full list.

• Cooking appliances
• Rubber/foam backed carpeting
• Open flame devices
• Candles, not even for decoration
• Extension cords
• Toasters
• Microwaves
  • One is located on each floor
  • One is located in each UPlace Apartment
• Pets (except fish in aquariums under 20 gallons)
• Firearms
• Wireless Router
• Large wall coverings
• Command Strips or any material that sticks to the walls.
• LED Lights are prohibited
• Any item that hangs from the ceiling

Pictures and posters may be hung on the walls of your room; very small nails, t-pins and thumbtacks are recommended to hang items. Command strips or any sticky material used to hang items on the walls are prohibited. Please note that excessive nail holes or paint chips on the walls may be subject to repair charges when checking out of the room.

Using these will eliminate the problem of unsightly wall damage. Refrain from using stick-on material and other adhesive products that can damage walls including command strips and also may be subject to repair charges.

We partner with Collegiate Concepts, INC. to offer a 700-watt microwave and 3.1 cubic feet fridge combination appliance that is designed for our residence hall spaces. The dimensions of the MicroFridge is 44" height x 18.75" width x 19.75" depth.

MicroFridge® with Safe Plug® is the only approved microwave by Housing & Residence Life because it's safe. There are no exposed heating elements and MicroFridge® with Safe Plug®'s patented internal circuitry is designed to reduce energy consumption.

If you decided to not order a MicroFridge, microwaves are available on each residence hall floor.

ORDER A MICROFRIDGE

Recommended Carpet Sizes

• Brannon - 7x12
• Johnstone - 9x12
• McVey Single - 6x9
• McVey Double - 7x12
• Noren Single (Carpeted) - 6x9
• Noren Double - 7x12
• Selke Single - 6x9
• Selke Double - 7x12
• Smith - 9x12
• Swanson (Carpeted) - 6x9
• West Single - 6x9
• West Double - 7x12

There is daily mail pick-up and delivery at the service center (except Sundays and holidays). You and your roommate(s) will share a mailbox and the box opens with your room key. The Post Office requests that mail be addressed with all capital letters and no punctuation when addressing. Do not use the word “Room”, use only the number/letter. Your mailing address is also listed in your room assignment email.

Mailing Address Example

{First Name} {Last Name}
{Your Room} {Your Hall} 
Grand Forks, ND 58202

If you are interested in mailing a package to yourself to arrive on campus for move-in, please mail it to the address below. You are responsible for picking up the package at the Wilkerson Commons Service Center when you arrive.

Your Name
Wilkerson Commons Service Center
3450 University Ave Stop 8386
Your Hall, Your Room #
Grand Forks, ND 58202
HOLD FOR ARRIVAL