ResLife HOMEW & M HOME
Site Administration The College of William and Mary

Residence Life
212 Campus Center
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 221-4314
(757) 221-1240 (fax)

Hours: Mon - Fri,
8am - 5pm

Check list of items to bring...

 

Linens

  • bath, hand towels and washcloths
  • extra-long twin sheets and pillow cases
  • twin mattress pad
  • blankets
  • pillow
  • comforter

Laundry and Clothing Care

We currently use high efficiency front loading washers in the residence halls. Manufacturer's guidelines recommend high efficiency liquid detergent instead of powdered detergent. Detergent ‘cakes' should not be used in these machines.

  • fabric softener and stain remover
  • laundry basket or laundry bag
  • hangers
  • quarters for laundry or money on your WM Express
  • drying rack
  • iron and ironing board

Personal Items

  • toothbrush and  toothpaste
  • brush and comb
  • shaving items
  • hair styling products/appliances
  • shampoo and conditioner
  • bath soap
  • basket to carry toiletries
  • shower shoes

Decorations

  • Posters, photos, artwork
  • calendar
  • plants
  • small area rug
  • desk lamp, clip-on light

Kitchen Items (some duty offices may have some of these supplies which can be checked out by residents if they have paid their Hall Council dues)

  • Plates, bowls
  • cups, glasses
  • serving dishes
  • cookie sheet, cake pan
  • cutting board
  • can opener
  • vegetable peeler
  • spatula
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • dish towels
  • pot holders
  • thermostatically controlled coffee maker
  • hand mixer
  • toaster/toaster oven (for kitchen area use only)

Cleaning Supplies

  • bathroom cleaner
  • dish soap
  • dusting cloth
  • sponges, dish scrubber
  • mop, broom, dust pan
  • dish drying rack

Other items

  • sewing kit
  • first aid supplies
  • medicine
  • alarm clock
  • waste paper basket
  • mug, glass, plate, silverware, pan
  • change for snack
  • telephone handset
  • television with shielded coaxial cable
  • DVD player
  • stereo, radio, headphones
  • small refrigerator no larger than 4.3 cubic feet and Energy Star rated
  • microwave oven
  • small vacuum
  • CDs, DVDs
  • computer with Ethernet card
  • printer
  • surge protectors (please read about electrical safety requirements)
  • bike and lock
  • sleeping bag for guests
  • electric fan
  • floor, table lamps (no halogen lamps)
  • full-length mirror

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