What to Buy in the U.S.

Current international students have contributed to this suggested list of items that you may want to wait to buy after your arrival in the US.

Dorm or Apartment Items

The office of Residence Life provides a list of suggested items for your dorm room.

Clothing, Personal, & Household Items

After arriving in the U.S., you may need to buy personal, clothing, and household items. The stores listed below are all accessible by bus:

• Marshalls | Walking; Bus Route 5: Monticello
• Target | Bus Route 5: Monticello
• Premium Outlets (Outlet mall) | Bus Route 2: Richmond Rd.
• Walmart Neighborhood Market | Trolley; Bus Route 5: Monticello
• Dollar Tree (Discounted Variety Store) | Bus Route 5: Monticello

It often rains in Williamsburg during the Spring and Fall, so we recommend purchasing rain boots - ask current students about popular styles.

Food & Groceries

Grocery stores carry a variety of items such as fruits, meats, vegetables, dairy products, and non-perishable food. If you want a larger selection of international ingredients, you may want to visit an International Grocery Store instead.

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Local Grocery Stores Williamsburg Food Lion | Walking; Bus Route 5: Monticello Food Lion | Jamestown Bus line Trader Joe's | Bus Route 5: Monticello Aldi | Bus Route 5: Monticello Publix | Bus Route 5: Monticello Harris Teeter | Bus Route 6: Jamestown Williamsburg Farmer's Market | Fresh Seasonal food and farm products. Available every Saturday on the Duke of Gloucester St. (near the main W&M campus)  Gloucester Food Lion | Driving Aldi | Driving Walmart | Driving

International Grocery Stores Williamsburg Cost Plus World Market | Variety Kielbasa Euro Deli | Eastern European La Tienda Tapas Bar & Market | Spanish Mi Bendicion Latin Market | Latin American Sin Fronteras Latin Store 2 | Latin American International Bazaar | Indian/Halal Foods 37North | Asian Newport News Farm Fresh International Food | Variety E-Mart | Asian, South Asian, Latin American Kundan International Grocery | Indian Ubbego African Supermarket | African Anand Bazaar | Indian

Electronics

For electronics, such as TVs, microwaves, or refrigerators, you may want to talk to your roommate(s) to coordinate who purchases which items.

Students living on-campus also have the option of renting electronics and other dorm items from Dorms Direct. Items are set-up in your room prior to check-in, and removed after you move-out at the end of the academic year.

Cell Phones: It is best to do some research before buying a new cell phone in the US.

Laptops: Students will need to supply their own laptops. Check W&M IT for laptop recommendations and for software that are available to students.

About Sending Mail/Packages to Campus

• W&M Postal Services cannot accept packages for new international students coming in the fall semester until mid-July. 
• If you do not have yet have a campus mailbox number (CSU), please address the item to yourself and include "New Student" with 200 Stadium Drive Williamsburg, VA 23186.

STUDENT'S NAME
New Student
200 Stadium Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23186

• If you already have a campus mailbox number (CSU), please address the mail in the format below:

STUDENT'S NAME
CSU ####
200 Stadium Drive

Williamsburg, VA 23186