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What to Bring

What Not to Bring The Residence Hall Linens Program

HomeLife at MvilleCampus LifeThe Office of Residence Life and Conference ServicesWhat to Bring

What to Bring To Campus

  • Personal protective equipment (including disposable or washable face masks
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Cleaning supplies (including disinfectant wipes/spray)
  • Alarm clock
  • Blankets, sheets, comforter, pillows, etc. Mattresses are size Twin Extra Long or Twin XL Click here to order linens
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Laundry bag/basket, laundry detergent, fabric softener 
  • Iron/Ironing board
  • Hangers
  • Surge protected power strips.
  • Curtains 
  • Waste basket
  • Desk lamp *Halogen lamps are not permitted*
  • Computer, Printer (WiFi is available).
  • School supplies
  • Shower caddy
  • Drinking glasses/Plates/Flatware
  • Refrigerator *No larger than 5.0 cubic feet* and Energy Star compliant
  • Microwave Oven *1000 watts at max, preferably less* 
  • You can rent a MicroFridge HERE. Order by August 4 and it will be placed in your room before you arrive.
  • Digital Television (Cable service is provided by the College.) Analog (non-digital) TVs will need a box to convert the digital signal to an analog signal that your TV can use; Manhattanville has a limited number of converter boxes available. To obtain one, call the IT Help Desk at 914.323.7230
  • First aid kit and OTC remedies
  • Shower curtains & Hooks (Upperclass students residing in Dammann, Tenney, & Founder's Halls)
  • Fan (Rooms can be warm in early fall and late spring)

What to Leave at Home

The following items are considered fire/electrical hazards and are prohibited in the residence halls. If you have any of these items in your room will, you will be subject to discplinary sanctions as per the Manahttanville College Student Handbook/Code of Condcut. 

  1. Multiple Plug Adapters and Extension Cords: when additional electrical outlets are needed, residents must use (UL) approved power strips with built-in circuit breakers. Power strips that are chained together will also be confiscated.
  2. Connected strands of string lights: one single strand of string lights is permitted as long as the lights are UL approved, used in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, not touching fire safety equipment, and the lights are not plugged into an extension cord.
  3. Candles: including candles that have not been burned, without a wick or decorative, and liquid potpourri.
  4. Incense: including unburned incense.
  5. Heaters without a safety shut off: Residents may use heaters with a safety shut off, once the heater is approved with a residence life staff member. Approval must be granted each academic year.
  6. Heating devices: including electric blankets, heating pads.
  7. Cooking appliances of any kind: this includes hot plates, rice cookers, electric skillets, crockpots Toasters/Toaster ovens, indoor grills, air fryers, etc.
  8. Combustible substances: lighter fluid, charcoal, sterno burners, propane, gasoline etc.
  9. Halogen and lava lamps.
  10. Outdoor grills and camp stoves.
  11. Hookahs.
  12. Window Bird Feeder
  13. Liquid potpourri.