What to Bring and What Not to Bring

We hope that you enjoy personalizing your room and making it feel like a home away from home. Space in the residence rooms is limited, and half of students will be sharing that space with a roommate - so pack wisely.  Bring the essentials and leave the "extras" at home.  Here are a few items to remember to bring and a few items to leave at home…
 
You may want to bring these suggested items:

• Personal documents and banking information (ID, health card, credit/debit card, etc.)
• Bedding (sheets/blankets/pillow(s) and mattress topper)
• Bathroom supplies and toiletries (towels, flip flops, slippers, a basket or bag to carry your items)
• Laundry supplies (laundry bag, detergent, clothes hangers, iron/small ironing board)
• CSA-approved Power Bar/CSA Extension Cord (outlets are limited)
• Desk Lamp (some rooms come equipped with desk lamps - feel free to check with us beforehand)
• First Aid Kit, including a health care thermometer
• Cable cord & TV (again, some rooms are equipped with TVs - Governors, O'Regan & Riley)
• Umbrella or raincoat (a boot tray is also a good idea to have, for wet/salty shoes/boots. Students are not allowed to keep shoes/boots in the hallways)
• Pictures/Posters & sticky tack to hang them (can be purchased at the University Bookstore)
• Basic cleaning supplies - disinfecting, small broom, Swiffer mops/pads (you are responsible for keeping your own rooms clean, this includes any private washrooms)
• Sports equipment
• For Suite & Apartment Styles: pots, pans, kitchen utensils etc.

DON'T bring the following:

• Pets (with the exception of fish, non-dangerous fish are permitted in aquariums no larger than 15 L)
• Large stereo speakers and sub-woofers
• Any kitchen appliances that: have an open element  (deep fryers, hot plates, toasters, etc); do not have an automatic shut-off feature; are not approved by CSA (Canadian Standards Association)
• Halogen lights, non-CSA approved and/or outdoor mini lights, LED Strip lights
• Anything illegal to the Province of Nova Scotia (if it's illegal, leave it at home - even if it isn't illegal where you come from)
• Nails/Tacks/Duct tape (Sticky Tack only, please)
• Candles or incense
• Strongly scented room fresheners
• Strongly scented body sprays
• Additional furniture (there's little room for more furniture). All rooms come equipped with a desk chair
• Wireless printers
• Weapons of any nature, or anything that could be misconstrued as a weapon
• Vapes or bongs