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What to Pack

The following lists are designed to provide you with some general information regarding what to pack. Be sure to coordinate with your roommate(s) to eliminate duplicate items in the room.

What's Already in Your Room

  • Bed with 39" x 80" extra long mattress
  • Safety rails and ladders (for bunked beds)
  • Desk and chair
  • Closet or wardrobe (as applicable)
  • Dresser/drawers
  • Small trash can
  • Window coverings
  • High speed Internet service
  • Basic cable TV service via IPTV
  • Routine maintenance (students pay separately for room and public area damages.)
  • Utilities, such as electricity, heat, and water

The items listed below are not permitted in university housing buildings and should not be brought or shipped to campus:

  • air-conditioners
  • candles/incense
  • pets (except for fish in a 5 gal. aquarium, service animal or approved emotional support animal)
  • space heaters
  • swimming pools or hot tubs
  • waterbeds
  • Prohibited electrical appliances: (not limited to) any slow cookers, electric or traditional pressure cookers, hot plates, toasters/toaster ovens, coffee pots, induction cooktops, halogen lamps, and space heaters

What is IPTV?

Streaming or Internet Protocol television (IPTV), is available for student accounts connected on the campus wireless or wired network. Room and board charges include streaming television fees. Learn more about IPTV on the Computing Services website.

What to Bring

The Essentials

  • backpack
  • sheets, pillows, and blankets/bedding
  • towels (bath towels, washcloths, etc.)
  • toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)
  • clothes (and remember, it gets cold in Pittsburgh!)
  • clothes hangers
  • desk lamp
  • alarm clock
  • power strip or surge protector
  • laundry basket or bag
  • laundry detergent/soap
  • mugs, cups, plates, utensils (plus pots/pans if you're in an apartment)
  • storage bins
  • chargers/charging ports
  • umbrella
  • driver's license or passport

Choosing the Right Cookware for the Residence on Fifth Induction Stove

  • Only use cookware with a base suitable for induction cooking. Look for the induction symbol on the packaging or on the bottom of the pan.
  • You can check if your cookware is suitable by putting a magnet near the base of the pan. If is attracted, the pan is suitable for induction cooking.
  • Cookware made from the following materials is not suitable: pure stainless steel, aluminum or copper without a magnetic base, glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic, and earthware. Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.

Shipping

If you're traveling from far away, you're welcome to mail some of your belongings ahead of your scheduled arrival. Carnegie Mellon's Post Office will begin accepting student packages no earlier than mid-August. More information on how to properly address your mail and where and when to send it can be found on the  website. For any additional questions, please email Postal Services or call them at 412-268-5616.

The Extras: Things You May Want to Bring

  • bicycle and bike lock
  • camera
  • computer
  • fan
  • games
  • headphones
  • iron
  • power strip or surge protector
  • stereo, CD player, or speakers
  • television
  • microwave (must be compact and operate under 700 watts)
  • refrigerator (must be smaller than 4.5 cubic feet and operate on 110/120 VAC)

Photo of mother and daughter hugging and a microfridge

Microfridge units are also available for rent through Microfridge Rentals.