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Get ready for your move to Mac! Here’s a helpful planning list when prioritizing what you’ll need. In general, rooms are standard dorm room size. We recommend bringing less so you don’t overcrowd your room.

Provided

• Bed with twin mattress, extra long, 36 x 80. 
• Desk
• Dresser and Closet
• Each hall has at least one laundry room. (Students can use washers and dryers for free, but must provide their own detergent.)
• Each hall has shared kitchens with microwaves and ovens.
• A vacuum cleaner is available for checkout in each residence hall
• An iron and ironing board are available for check-out in each residence hall

Basic room dimensions are listed under Residence Halls. All campus-provided items must remain in the room throughout the year.

Not allowed in Residence Hall Rooms

• Microwave
• Air conditioner
• Humidifiers
• Cooling units
• Nails or tape that damages walls or paint
• Small appliances with an open flame or heating element such as a hot plate, tea kettle, coffee pot, air fryer, toaster oven, etc.
• Halogen lamps
• Candles or incense

Packing List

	MUST HAVE	NICE TO HAVE
Bedding	1-2 sets sheets (twin xl) and pillowcases 1-2 pillows Comforter/bedspread/quilt	Foam mattress pad Back rest pillow Blankets
Laundry	Portable Laundry bag/basket Clothes hangers Laundry Detergent (washing and dryer machines are free on-site)	Drying rack for laundry
Bath	2-3 towel sets (bath, hand, washcloth) Shower caddy (including soap/shampoo etc.) Shower shoes (flip-flops)
Personal Care	Shampoo/Conditioner/Soap Toothbrush/toothpaste Glasses/Contacts/Solution Prescription Medications Nail clipper	Preferred toiletries like lotions, make-up, shaving items, Q-tips, small mirror, brushes, comb, other hair care items, etc.  Over the counter medications Small first aid kit N-95 or KN-95 masks if you choose
Clothes	Clothes (we don’t recommend bringing your whole wardrobe – bring the basics, plus a few extra favorites, layers and light jackets, socks and underwear) Robe 2-5 pairs shoes Cold weather coat, boots, mittens/gloves, hat (if from a warm weather climate, wait to get them in Minnesota)	Purse/wallet Belts Jewelry/watch Rain gear and umbrella
Study Materials	Backpack 4-5 Notebooks Pens/Pencils/Permanent markers Laptop and charging cord Cell phone and charger/charging cord	Earbuds/headphones Stapler/Staples/Tape HDMI adapter Portable speaker Sticky notes or other notepads
Food/Beverage	Water bottle	Plate/Bowl/Cup and silverware set Mug with lid Dish soap and scrubber
Room*	Mini trash can	Trash bags Mini fridge that meets Macalester space requirements (less than 3.6 cubic ft.). Check out Bedloft, who can deliver mini fridge Fan (residence halls are not air conditioned) Rice cooker (only to be used in communal kitchen) Desk lamp (only lighting in room is overhead fixture) Other decorative lights – LED or small lamps Cleaning supplies – paper towels, sanitizing wipes, dust clothes Surge protector/extension cord UL approved Storage bins Command hooks and strips (for hanging without damage to walls) Art, posters, pictures Area rug

Note: For items that you need after you arrive, here are a few sources:

• Free swap: A place for Macalester students to donate or take free items
• ACE Hardware (about 2 blocks from campus)
• CVS on Fairview (about 4 blocks from campus)
• Target on University (just over a mile from campus)
• Mac Groveland Neighborhood Facebook pages
• Packages sent to you are held in the Campus Center for your pick-up 

Mail to:
Jane/Joe Q. Student (please use student’s middle initial)
ÈÕº«¾«Æ· (no box number is needed)
1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55105-1899

In addition to the list above there are a variety of other grocery, retail, second-hand/thrift stores accessible by bus. If you’re curious about where to get something be sure to check with your Resident Assistant and/or older Mac classmates.