New Residence Building Opening Fall 2025!

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Packing Tips

Your new home in residence comes fully furnished, but you’ll still need to make it your own! Here are some suggested items to bring:

What to bring ?

Bedroom
  • Pillows
  • Linens
  • Hangers
  • Kettle (auto shutoff)
  • Cups, mugs and cutlery
  • Décor
Electronics
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Power bar
  • Headphones
  • Extension cord
  • Ethernet cord
Cleaning and Hygiene
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Laundry basket
  • Laundry detergent
  • Cleaning supplies
School supplies
  • School bag
  • Stationery
  • Textbooks and course materials
The exterior of a glass modern building

Things you can order on campus


Linens:
You can order your bedding and towels from Residence Linens and have them delivered before you move in.

Fridge:
All in-room fridges must be rented through Coldex. It ensures all units are properly cleaned and in good working order. Coldex delivers your fridge at the beginning of the year and will pick it up when you move out. Reserve your fridge with Coldex.

Note: Suite residences (Prescott, Frontenac and Leeds) have a kitchenette in the suite that includes a full size refrigerator.

A decorated residence room with a bed, desks and a photo collage
A decorated residence room with a bed, desks and a map

What not to bring ?

  • Beer bottles (residents 19+ may bring beer cans)
  • Pets
  • Extra furniture
  • Subwoofers or large speakers
  • Weaponry of any kind
  • Candles or incense
  • Cooking equipment (blenders, toasters, hot plates etc.) unless you are in a suite
  • Space heaters
  • Fridges (rentals must be made from Coldex)
  • Drum sets and electric guitars