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Residential Life
Student Union, 2nd Floor, Suite 270
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans Louisiana 70122

Ph. (504)816-4734
Fx. (504)816-5312
residentiallife@dillard.edu

Housing Questions Email: housing@dillard.edu

Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Packing List

Knowing what to pack for college can be overwhelming. While everyone is different, use this packing list as a tool to get you started. It’s best to avoid using lists provided by stores or posted online because they often contain prohibited items.

More information on prohibited items and the Dillard University Code of Student Conduct is available in the Student Handbook and Residential Life Guide.

For more information about residence hall amenities, visit Campus Life at myDU, to viewResidence Hall Photos, Residential Life policies and more.

BEDROOM

Air Freshener
(Aerosol Can or Glade Type Plug-In)
Area Rug (3’x4′)
Comforter/Blanket
Curtains/Tension Rods (Blinds Provided)
Hangers
Linens: Extra Long Twin
Sheets
Mattress Pad/Cover
Mirror
Personal Room Decor
Pictures of Your Family and Friends
Pillows
Small Clip-On Desk Fan (6in.)
Towels/Wash Cloths

BATHROOM

Bathmat
Cotton Balls/Q-Tips
Hand Blow Dryer (small)
Hand Sanitizer
Hand Soap
Kleenex
Shampoo/Conditioner
Shaving Items
Shower/Toiletries Caddy
Shower Curtain
Shower Gel
Soap
Toilet Paper
Toilet Plunger
Towels/Washcloths

PERSONAL CARE

Body Spray
Deodorant
Dental Floss
Eye Care Items
Hair Brush/Hair Comb
Makeup
Mouthwash
Shaving Cream
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Feminine Hygiene
Products
(Including small disposable waste bags/ pet litter bags for your feminine waste products)

TECH/ELECTRONICS

Alarm Clock
Backup Cell Phone
Battery/Portable Charger
Camera
Cell Phone
Charging Cords
DVD/Blu-Ray Player (Small)
Earbuds/Headphones
Flash Drive
Floor/Bedside Reading Lamp
Gaming System
(Must have serial number and insurance)
HDMI Cord
iPod/MP3 Player/Radio
Printer and Ink Cartridges
Small Speakers/Docking Station
Surge Protected Power Strip*
TV (32 in. Screen or Smaller)
Wireless Headphones for Phone/Radio/Speaker/TV

*Power strips/outlet adapters without an internal safety circuit breaker are prohibited due to fire hazards. Must display a level of protection on the box above 750 joules. Unit must be resettable. Cord must be at least 6 ft in length.

CLOTHING

Athletic Attire/Shoes
Casual Attire/shoes
Formal Attire/Shoes
Jacket/Coat
Pajamas
Professional Attire/Shoes
Rain Coat/Rain Boots
Semi-Formal Attire/Shoes
Swimwear/Swim Shoes
Shower Shoes/Flip Flops
Socks
Undergarments

CLEANING

All-Purpose
Cleaner/Wipes
Bathroom/Kitchen
Cleaner
Broom/Dust Pan
Dish Soap/Sponge/Dish
Towels
Mop/Swiffer
Paper Towels
Small Trash Bags
Small Trash Can
Toilet Brush/Cleaner

LAUNDRY

Fabric Softener
Dryer Sheets
Iron (Auto Shut-Off)
Laundry Basket/Bag
Laundry Detergent
Stain Remover
Small Ironing Board

HOME COMFORTS

Can Opener
Cups/Eating Utensils
Food/Snacks/Non-Perishables
Microwave (may not exceed 700 watts)
Microwavable Plastic Plates/Bowls
Refrigerator (may not exceed 3.0 cu. feet)
Small Pots/Pans (Apt Units Only)
Single Cup Coffee Maker (Compact size)*

*Coffee maker must have automatic shut-off and cannot contain exposed heating elements. (See Keurig K-Cup Pod Style)

Gentilly Gardens & SUNO Apartments have full sized refrigerators in each apartment. Non-medical personal refrigerators are not suggested.Can Opener Cups/Eating Utensils Food/Snacks/Non-Perishables Microwave (may not exceed 700 watts) Microwavable Plastic Plates/Bowls Refrigerator (may not exceed 3.0 cu. feet) Small Pots/Pans (Apt Units Only) Single Cup Coffee Maker (Compact size)*

STORAGE/ORGANIZATION

Bed Risers
Closet Organizer
Desk Organizer
Drawer Organizer
Personal Safe/Lockable
Shoe Rack/Organizer
Storage Container
Storage Bins/Crates/Trunk

ACADEMIC SUPPLIES

Backpack/Book Bag
Calendar/Planner
Calculator
Desk Supplies (scissors, ruler, paper clips eraser, etc.)
Dictionary/Thesaurus
Dry Erase Markers
Folders
Sticky Notes, Notecards
Message/Dry-Erase Board
Mini Stapler & Staples
Notebooks, Binders
Paper Clips
Pencils, Pens, Highlighters
Scotch/Masking Tape

EMERGENCY ITEMS

Banking Information
Birth Certificate Copy
Debit/Credit Cards
Doctor/Dentist
Information
Driver’s License
Gallon of Bottled Water
Government Photo ID
Immunizations Copy
LED Flashlight & Batteries
Health Insurance Card
Passport
Personal First Aid Kit
Prescription Medication
Personal Property
Insurance
Social Security Card
Vehicle Insurance Card
Vehicle Registration Card

MISCELLANEOUS

Board Games
Command Strips
Envelopes
Journal
Mini Tool Kit
Postage Stamps

Sewing Kit
Spiritual Devotional/Book
Sticky Tack
Umbrella
Vehicle Emergency Kit
Watch

WARNING!

Any weapons including, but not limited to: firearms, ammunition, toy guns, BB guns, martial arts weapons, knives, and any item that is a reasonable facsimile of such a weapon are not permitted on Dillard University’s premises.

WHAT NOT TO BRING

Air Conditioners
Alcoholic Beverages
BBQ Pits
Candles
Candle Warmers
Charcoal Grills
Drug Paraphernalia
Electric Blanket
Electric Cooking Equipment
(small kitchen appliances) – including, but not limited to: George Foreman
Grills, hot plates, toaster oven, coffee maker, deep fryers, electric fry-pans and any items with exposed coil/heating burner.
Empty Alcohol Bottles
Extension Cords
Fireworks
Flushable Wipes

Full/Empty Alcohol Containers
Gas Powered Equipment
Halogen Lamps
Highly Combustible Items (i.e. flammable liquids,
toxic chemicals)
Hoverboards/Hovercrafs
Illegal Drugs
Illegal Substances
Incense
Nails (or anything else that would put holes in walls)
Oversized Items (Sofas,
Couches, Game Tables, etc.)
Pets (including fish)
Power Tools
Propane Tanks
Space/Quartz Heaters
Subwoofers
Wax Warmers

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