What To Bring Checklist

For residents of Walter, Clark, McCormick, Vandervelden, Burlingham and Gilbert
Scroll down for information on building facilities

Don't Forget

Necessities
Alarm Clock
Cell Phone
Cleaning Supplies
Copy of Birth Certificate
Checkbook/ATM Card
First Aid Kit
Flashlight
Insurance Cards
Raincoat
Recycling Basket
Waste Basket

Linens
Blankets
Sheets, Mattress Pad
Pillows, Pillow Cases

Laundry
Dryer Sheets
Hangers
Iron, Ironing Board
Laundry Basket
Laundry Detergent
Sewing Kit
Stain Remover
$ for Laundry Card
(NO QUARTERS), 75¢ per wash, per dry

Desk Supplies
Backpack
Binders/Folders
Dictionary, Thesaurus
Envelopes, Stamps
Glue, Tape
Notebook Paper/Notebooks
Pencils/Pens/Hi-Lighters
Ruler
Scientific/Graphing Calculator
Scissors
Stapler, Staples
White-Out

Toiletries
Basket/Bag (to carry toiletries to shower)
Bath Soap/Body Wash
Deodorant
Feminine Products
Hair Spray, Hair Dryer
Headache/Cold/Flu Medicines
Nail Clippers
Prescription Medicine
Q-Tips
Shampoo, Conditioner
Shower Slippers/Flip Flops
Toothbrush, Toothpaste

Consider Bringing

Decorations & Tools
Calendar
Floor Lamps (no halogen bulbs)
Hammer, Finishing Nails
Screw Drivers: Philips/Flathead
Tacks, Poster Putty
Wall Decorations

Equipment
CDs, DVDs, Games
Computer, Printer
DVD Player, Game System
Ethernet Cable
Extension Cords
Fan
Headphones
Stereo/MP3 Player
Surge Protector
Television

Other
Bicycle, Lock, Tire Pump
Can Opener
Coffee Maker
Cups, Plates, Utensils
Hand Sanitizer
Hot Pot (closed coil)
Musical Instruments
Refrigerator w/capacity ≤ 4 cubic feet
Rice Cooker

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Additional Items for residents who have units with REST ROOMS to bring:

Bathroom Rug
Biodegradable Cleaning Supplies
Hand Soap
Hand Towels
Rags/Paper Towels
Shower Curtain (unless unit has glass door: McCormick, some in Vandervelden)
Toilet Paper
Waste Basket

 

 

 

Don't Bring

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Additional Items for residents who have units with KITCHENS or KITCHENETTES to bring:

Supplies
Biodegradable Cleaning Supplies
Dish Soap
Dish Towels
Dish Drying Rack
Hand Soap
Rags/Paper Towels
Sponges/Scrubbers

Utensils/Tools
Plates
Cups and/or Mugs
Bowls
Glasses
Forks, Knives, Spoons
Cutting Board
Pots, Pans
Baking Sheets
Pans
Can Opener
Spatula
Mixing Bowls
Mixer
Blender
Measuring Utensils


General Information

WALTER, CLARK, AND McCORMICK RESIDENCE HALLS
All residence hall rooms are equipped for each individual with a single bed, desk with an overhead light, bulletin board, chair, dresser, mirror, mini-blinds, computer hook-up, smoke detector, a closet and some storage cabinets.

VANDERVELDEN COURT APARTMENT COMPLEX
The Vandervelden Court complexes are fully furnished, including window coverings, and carpet. Each bedroom features a bed, dresser, desk, chair, computer hook-up, and closet. The living room has a couch, chair, coffee table, and end table. A counter which may be used as an eating space separates the kitchen from the living room. There is space underneath for four bar stools which are provided. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, stove, oven, and sink.

BURLINGHAM and GILBERT HALL

Each bedroom Burlingham is equipped with a bed, dresser (detached or as part of the bed depening on the apartment style), desk and desk lamp, chair, computer hook-up, smoke detector and closet space. Living rooms have a sofa, two chairs, coffee table, and TV Stand. Mini blinds are provided at all exterior windows. Kitchen units are equipped with a fridge, microwave, sink, oven and stove.

ALL HALLS & APARTMENTS

BED & BATH – Most beds are 80" long, so we advise that you purchase extra long fitted or flat sheets, however, regular sheets also fit with a stretch. Don't forget a good mattress cover, as many end-of-the-year charges to students are due to mattress stains; many of these charges are easily avoidable with a mattress cover. For units with bathrooms, don't forget toilet paper, hand soap, hand towels, a wastebasket, and cleaning supplies.

APPLIANCES
- Due to electrical limitations and fire safety regulations halogen lamps, air conditioners, barbeques, or any open-coil appliances are not allowed in any residence hall room. Appliances that do not meet these requirements will be confiscated and placed in storage. Microwaves, toasters, toaster ovens, breadmakers, and blenders, are not permitted in units without kitchens or kitchenettes. Refrigerators four cubic feet or smaller are permitted in all rooms. Each residence hall has a kitchen equipped with a microwave and oven for your use. A community barbeque is available between Vandervelden and Gilbert.


MUSIC STUFF
- A stereo and/or radio are nice to have if you are a music lover. Musical instruments that don't disturb others when you play them are good to bring. Loud instruments such as electric guitars or drums should be brought with the knowledge that they can be played only in Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center. This building on campus houses special practice rooms where you can practice your musical instruments. You might want to bring earphones for enjoying your music quietly in your room.

COMPUTING & NETWORK RESOURCES- All students attending Pacific University will automatically receive an e-mail account and will have access to the online library information system, various file servers, computer labs, the campus Intranet and the world wide Internet. The campus residence halls are Ethernet enabled, and wireless network access is offered in hall lobbies, Gilbert and Burlingham Hall apartments, and many other areas on campus. Students are encouraged to bring personal computers with them to enhance their college experience. For details about what kind of computer to bring to campus, refer to University Information Services. On campus, there are numerous locations for students to connect personal laptop computers and several general-purpose computer facilities that provided software packages for word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics, research, e-mail access and Internet exploration. Color and black and white laser printing is available on a cost-per-copy basis. Students will receive complete information about computing and network resources during Orienation.

PETS - Residents and guests are prohibited from possessing or transporting animals or unapproved pets in campus housing at all times. As defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person with a disability who is visiting or living in campus housing may bring their service animal into the building with them. Residents may only have fish in a tank 10 gallons or less. Students are not allowed to have any other pets; fines may result if this policy is broken.

CARS - If you bring your car you'll need to register your vehicle with Campus Public Safety and purchase a parking permit through the Pacific Information Center in the University Center. Parking is sometimes difficult to find and you can easily get around Forest Grove on foot or bike. The public bus system is inexpensive and leaves for Portland approximately every 20 minutes. The bus stop is half a block from campus. The MAX Lightrail system is also available and runs from Hillsboro through Portland to Gresham or the Airport. Click here for more information about parking on campus.

BICYCLES - An inexpensive form of transportation as well as an excellent fitness activity, Forest Grove has many beautiful bicycle routes. If you bring your bicycle, be sure to bring a good reliable bike lock--we recommend the Kryptonite Bicycle Lock. Clark, Walter, McCormick, Gilbert and Vandervelden all have bicycle storage rooms. Burlingham has outdoor covered bike storage.

LAUNDRY SUPPLIES - There is one laundry room in each residence hall, so bring a laundry bag or basket and detergent. Laundry machines are operated through a laundry card system; cards are available for purchase in the Bistro in the University Center during its operating hours. You can add money to your laundry card with a debit or credit card, or with cash ($5, $10, $20 bills only.)

ESSENTIALS - A checkbook and ATM card, a wastepaper basket, an alarm clock, cleaning supplies, a basket or bag to carry your toiletries to the bathroom, a flashlight, kitchen utensils for use in the community kitchens, and some kind of rain gear (rain coat and/or umbrella).

SHIPPING INFORMATION - If you are coming from a long distance and/or using air transportation, you may ship some of your belongings to the University via UPS or Parcel Post. Address them using your name, c/o your residence hall, room number (if known), Pacific University, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116. Please send them so that they will arrive on campus approximately the same time you do (storage space is limited).