Housing

Helpful List of Things to Bring

Remember, each room is provided with: Shelving, Desk and desk lamp, Chair, Bed, Closet, Dresser. The kitchen will include refrigerator, range top and oven (please bring your own pots, pans, flatware and dishes). We will also provide kitchen table and chairs. All other furnishings, you may want to discuss with your apartment-mates. Contact info for the people with whom you will be sharing the apartment will be provided mid-July…..

What NOT to bring. If you have a question about something, call me. You can also check the lease for a more complete list. Some common things that students ask about that are not allowed are:

1. Appliances that do not have an automatic shut-off function.
2. Candles (even ones you do not plan to burn…)
3. Space Heaters

It is certainly recommended that you bring less instead of more, in terms of "stuff." However, with the exception of the prohibited items (candles, weapons, certain appliances, etc.), bring whatever you need to feel comfortable in your new home. There are plenty of stores, including some wonderful thrift stores, in the Boulder area to pick-up whatever you may forget, or just would prefer not to haul along on your journey to Boulder.

Clothing
Colorado has a saying, "If you don't like the weather, wait TWO minutes…It’ll change!"
It’s an appropriate way to convey the change-ability of this area’s weather patterns. It can literally be sunny and in the 60's in the morning and snowy and below freezing by the afternoon. Be prepared! You'll want to have a variety of clothes for warm, cool, hot & cold temperatures, rain, snow, hail, and sunny weather…mostly sunny weather! In addition to clothing, be sure your footwear accommodates all sorts of terrain as well as all sorts of weather.

Dishes, Pots and Pans
You must supply your own dishes pots and pans! You may also want to discuss these details with your new housemates.

Bedding
Bedspread or comforter
Blanket and pillow
Sheets – Twin LONG is the size you will need…

Study Supplies
Dictionary, Thesaurus
Power strip with reset button/circuit breaker
Backpack
Computer accessories
Envelopes/Stamps
Desk supplies including calculator
Wall calendar/Personal appointment book
Computer/Word Processor with wireless card to utilize the housing internet

Miscellaneous
Alarm Clock
Small fan
Towel
Toiletries
Hangers
Sunscreen (closer to the sun here!)
Small tools
Pictures, posters
Quarters for laundry machines
Laundry Bag, detergent
Personal stereo with head phones
Bike, lock, helmet, light
WATERBOTTLE – it is "high and dry" in terms of climate. Staying hydrated will help with altitude adjustment and your overall well–being.