Packing List
A list of essentials and suggestions for students living on campus. This is only a suggested list of items to bring with you. Our Packing list also includes items that are not permitted. Note: All non-Skidmore furniture must be approved by Residential Life prior to your arrival to campus.
Please speak to your roommates before purchasing to avoid duplication. Please avoid using lists provided at stores, as they often contain prohibited items.
Many of these items can be purchased on campus at the . Visit their site to view some of their inventory and get a sense of what you can purchase right on campus!
We want to ensure every community is safe, so if you have any questions please feel
free to contact our office.
Phone: 518-580-5765 or Email: reslife@skidmore.edu
The Sleeping Essentials
- Zippered mattress protector
- Mattress pad/foam pad
- Sheet set
- Comforter & blanket
- Pillows
The Essentials
- Clothing for Fall
- Laundry basket
- Laundry detergent
- Clothes hangers
- Towels
- Shower caddy
- Personal Hygiene (shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, etc.)
- Shower shoes/flip-flop
The Winter Essentials
- Heavycoat
- Hat, gloves & scarf
- Boots with non-skid soles
- Shovel & snow brush/ice scraper (if you are bringing a car)
Medical Essentials
- Covid-19 Tests
- Face Masks / hand sanitizer
- Thermometer
- First aid kit
- Prescription medication
- Tylenol, ibuprofen, cough drops, and cough medicine
Other Items
- Surge protector power strip with on/off switch
- Computer/laptop
- Fan
- School supplies
- Under Bed Storage Bins (no taller than 30鈥�)
The Cleaning Essentials
- Wastebasket
- Paper towels
- All purpose cleaner
- Disinfecting wipes
- Small vacuum / broom & dustpan
Emergency Preparedness
- Health insurance card
- Passport
- Flashlight & batteries
Apartment Items
- Dishware- plates, cups, utensils
- Cookware - pots and pans
- Bathroom Cleaning Supplies (toilet brush, plunger, cleaners)
- Kitchen Cleaning Supplies (dish soap, dish detergent for dishwasher)
For Outdoor Gatherings
- Camp chair
- Beach Towel or Outdoor Blanket
Talk to your roommates/Housemates to decide who鈥檚 bringing:
- Mini refrigerator (no bigger than 3.3 cubic feet)
- Television
- Game Systems
LEAVE THESE ITEMS AT HOME OR IN THE STORE
- Extension Cords / outlet extender
- Tapestries
- Curtains
- Candles & Incense
- Halogen Lamps
- Tri-Color Octopus Lamps
- Microfridge / Microwaves
- Pets
- Alcohol & Alcohol Paraphernalia (Beer Pong Tables, Funnels, Kegs, etc.)
- Illegal Drugs & Drug Paraphernalia (Hookahs, Grinders, Vaporizers, etc.)
- Smoking Paraphernalia (Pipes, Ash Trays, etc.)
- Weapons
- Bed Risers
- Large Bass/Stereo/Amplifier Systems