What to Pack & What to Leave Behind

Each Student is provided a bed, bedframe, dresser, desk (excluding The Langston), desk chair, and closet space. The following are suggested items for students to bring!
  • Bedroom:
    • Sheets, Pillows, Blankets
    • EC Private rooms: Full XL Size
    • EC Shared rooms: Twin XL Size
    • The Langston: Full XL Size
    • The Edge: Full XL Size
    • Clothing & Shoes
    • Laundry Bag/Basket
    • Dryer Sheets
    • Laundry Detergent Pods
    • Hangers & over the door hooks
  • Bathroom:
    • Hair care tools
    • Shower Curtain
    • Small Rug
    • Toiletries/Cosmetics
    • Towels & Washcloths
    • Tissues & Toilet Paper
  • Cleaning
    • Toilet brush & Cleaner
    • Broom & Dust Pan
    • Dish soap
    • Paper towels
    • Trash Cans
    • Vacuum
  • Kitchen:
    • Dishes & Silverware
    • Cups
    • Cooking Utensils
    • Pots/Pans
  • Academic Supplies
    • Backpack or bag to carry books
    • Computer & Accessories
    • Calendar/Day planner
    • Notebooks/Paper
    • Writing Utensils
    • Highlighters
    • Pencil Sharpener
    • Scissors
    • Stapler & Staples
    • Scotch Tape
    • Calculator
    • Surge Protector/Power strip
  • Other Essentials
    • CSU ID Card
    • Personal Identification (Driver's License, State ID, and/or Passport)
    • Health Insurance Card
    • Personal Medication
    • Cold Medicine
    • First Aid Kit
    • Charging Cord
    • Rain/Snow Apparel & Footwear
    • Flashlight/Batteries
    • Umbrella
    • Mugs/glasses
    • Sports/Recreation Equipment

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Prohibited Items / Items to Leave Behind

  • Air Conditioners
  • Appliances with open heating elements (i.e., hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, deep fryers, air fryers, electric skillets, indoor grills, waffle makers, coffee pots without auto shut off, etc.)
  • Candles
  • Charcoal
  • Cinder Blocks
  • Electric Scooters (such as Lime)
  • Extension cords (only UL approved power-strips are permitted)
  • Firecrackers
  • Halogen Lamps, Halogen Light Bulbs, or Lava Lamps
  • Hot Plates
  • Hoverboards, Segways, IO Hawks, Skywalkers, similar devices
  • Incense
  • Kerosene lamps
  • Lighter fluid
  • Living holiday decorations such as pine trees, wreaths, garland
  • Lofts
  • Metal tip darts
  • Nail, Thumbtacks, duct tape/packaging tape
  • Outlet splitters
  • Pets/Animals - Unless a trained service animal or ODS approved emotional support animal.
  • Propane
  • Space Heaters
  • Street signs
  • Tapestries/Flags
  • Vinyl Banners
  • Waterbeds
  • Weapons

Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
2450 Euclid Avenue, EC 198
Cleveland , Ohio 44115-2214

Campus Location
Euclid Commons, Room 198
2450 Euclid Ave. (North Entrance)
Phone: 216-687-5196
Fax: 216-687-5156
reslife@csuohio.edu

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM