{"id":1851,"date":"2022-08-09T10:26:04","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T15:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/residential-life\/?page_id=1851"},"modified":"2026-04-21T13:30:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:30:39","slug":"move-to-mac-packing-list","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/residential-life\/incoming-students\/move-to-mac-packing-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Move to Mac Packing List"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"introduction block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"introduction__content\">\n    \t        \t<p class=\"introduction__copy\">Get ready for your move to Mac! Here\u2019s a helpful planning list when prioritizing what you\u2019ll need.  In general, rooms are standard dorm room size. We recommend bringing less so you don\u2019t overcrowd your room.<\/p>\n    \t    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dorm Room Tips When You Come to Macalester\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k8KMZyejWy8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provided<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bed with twin mattress, extra long, 36 x 80.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dresser and Closet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each hall has at least one laundry room. (Students can use washers and dryers for free, but must provide their own detergent.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each hall has shared kitchens with microwaves and ovens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A vacuum cleaner is available for checkout in each residence hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An iron and ironing board are available for check-out in each residence hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Basic room dimensions are listed under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/residential-life\/residencehalls\/\">Residence Halls<\/a>. All campus-provided items must remain in the room throughout the year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Not allowed in Residence Hall Rooms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microwave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air conditioner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humidifiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooling units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nails or tape that damages walls or paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small appliances with an open flame or heating element such as a hot plate, tea kettle, coffee pot, air fryer, toaster oven, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Halogen lamps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candles or incense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packing List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>MUST HAVE<\/th><th>NICE TO HAVE<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedding<\/strong><\/td><td>1-2 sets sheets (twin xl) and pillowcases<br>1-2 pillows<br>Comforter\/bedspread\/quilt<\/td><td>Foam mattress pad<br>Back rest pillow<br>Blankets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Laundry<\/strong><\/td><td>Portable Laundry bag\/basket<br>Clothes hangers<br>Laundry Detergent (washing and dryer machines are free on-site)<\/td><td>Drying rack for laundry<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bath<\/strong><\/td><td>2-3 towel sets (bath, hand, washcloth)<br>Shower caddy (including soap\/shampoo etc.)<br>Shower shoes (flip-flops)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Personal Care<\/strong><\/td><td>Shampoo\/Conditioner\/Soap<br>Toothbrush\/toothpaste<br>Glasses\/Contacts\/Solution<br>Prescription Medications<br>Nail clipper<\/td><td>Preferred toiletries like lotions, make-up, shaving items, Q-tips, small mirror, brushes, comb, other hair care items, etc.&nbsp;<br>Over the counter medications<br>Small first aid kit<br>N-95 or KN-95 masks if you choose<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Clothes<\/strong><\/td><td>Clothes (we don\u2019t recommend bringing your whole wardrobe &#8211; bring the basics, plus a few extra favorites, layers and light jackets, socks and underwear)<br>Robe<br>2-5 pairs shoes<br>Cold weather coat, boots, mittens\/gloves, hat (if from a warm weather climate, wait to get them in Minnesota)<\/td><td>Purse\/wallet<br>Belts<br>Jewelry\/watch<br>Rain gear and umbrella<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study Materials<\/strong><\/td><td>Backpack<br>4-5 Notebooks<br>Pens\/Pencils\/Permanent markers<br>Laptop and charging cord<br>Cell phone and charger\/charging cord<\/td><td>Earbuds\/headphones<br>Stapler\/Staples\/Tape<br>HDMI adapter<br>Portable speaker<br>Sticky notes or other notepads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Food\/Beverage<\/strong><\/td><td>Water bottle<\/td><td>Plate\/Bowl\/Cup and silverware set<br>Mug with lid<br>Dish soap and scrubber<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Room*<\/strong><br><br><\/td><td>Mini trash can<\/td><td>Trash bags<br>Mini fridge that meets Macalester space requirements (less than 3.6 cubic ft.). Check out Bedloft, who can deliver mini fridge<br>Fan (residence halls are not air conditioned)<br>Rice cooker (only to be used in communal kitchen)<br>Desk lamp (only lighting in room is overhead fixture)<br>Other decorative lights &#8211; LED or small lamps<br>Cleaning supplies &#8211; paper towels, sanitizing wipes, dust clothes<br>Surge protector\/extension cord UL approved<br>Storage bins<br>Command hooks and strips (for hanging without damage to walls)<br>Art, posters, pictures<br>Area rug<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*Check with roommate if possible to avoid duplication and\/or talk about preferences<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: For items that you need after you arrive, here are a few sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free swap: <\/strong>A place for Macalester students to donate or take free items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ACE Hardware <\/strong>(about 2 blocks from campus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CVS on Fairview <\/strong>(about 4 blocks from campus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Target on University <\/strong>(just over a mile from campus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mac Groveland Neighborhood Facebook pages<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Packages sent to you are held in the Campus Center for your pick-up&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mail to:<br>Jane\/Joe Q. Student (please use student\u2019s middle initial)<br>ÈÕº«¾«Æ· (no box number is needed)<br>1600 Grand Avenue<br>St. Paul, Minnesota 55105-1899<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In addition to the list above there are a variety of other grocery, retail, second-hand\/thrift stores accessible by bus. If you\u2019re curious about where to get something be sure to check with your Resident Assistant and\/or older Mac classmates.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Provided Basic room dimensions are listed under Residence Halls. All campus-provided items must remain in the room throughout the year. 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