What and What NOT to Bring
All rooms are fully furnished including bedrooms, living room, full bathroom, and the full kitchen within the unit.
What and What NOT to Bring
Bedroom
o Blanket(s)
o Pillow(s)
o Sheets for Twin XL
Bathroom
o Bath mat
o Shampoo & Soap
o Hand soap
o Shower curtain
o Toilet paper
o Toothpaste & Brush
o Towel(s)
o Wash cloth(s)
Kitchen
o Cooking utensils
o Dish soap / Sponge
o Eating utensils
o Food
o Pots & Pans
o Hot pads / holders
Laundry
(no quarters needed!)
o Laundry basket/bag
o Laundry detergent
o Dryer sheets
Other
o Cleaning supplies
o Clothing (warm & cold)
o Hygiene products
o Lamp(s)
• No Halogen
• No multi-head
o School supplies
• Refer to syllabus
o Surge protector(s)
o Trash bags & bin(s)
o Umbrella
o Winter jacket
o A positive attitude!
o Renters insurance*
Additional Items:
o Alarm Clock (or phone)
o Band-Aids
o Can opener
o Computer/Laptop
o Earbuds/Headphones
o Fan
o Hangers
o Iron & Ironing board
o Measuring cups
o Medicine
o Microwave
o Minifridge (under 3.2 cu.ft.)
o Microwave safe dishes/bowls
o Painters’ tape (no duct tape)
o Paper plates/towels/tissues
o Safe/Locker
o Sewing kit
o Television / Coaxial cable
o White/Cork board
All electrical items must be UL approved.
DO NOT BRING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
- Air conditioning units
- Alcohol/Marijuana/Drugs
- Candles
- Command strips
- Dart Board
- Drum set
- Electric bikes
- Explosives
- Extension cords
- Firearms
- Fireworks
- Grills & Hot plates
- Halogen lamps
- Heating pads
- Incense
- Non-Kitchen knives
- Lofts/ Cinder blocks
- Minifridge over 3.2 cu.ft.
- Multi-head lamps
- Pets
- Personal/Space Heaters
- Water beds
- Weapons or imitations
(Air Soft, Gel Blasters, etc)
NOTICE: Additional items may be determined unsafe and be confiscated during Health & Safety inspections during break periods. If you are unsure of what you can and cannot bring, email CollegeVillage@genesee.edu for more information.
BREAKS: Residents may leave their possessions in the apartment over Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks but are NOT permitted to leave possessions over the Summer. If you are planning to take summer courses at GCC, contact our office to inquire about summer housing options and pricing for the current academic year. See the Breaks & Closings page for more information.