When packing for your year in Ayers, make sure you take into account existing Ayers facilities, the windiness of Chicago winters, and what you can share with your roommate.
Clothing:
- General cold and warm weather wear
- Hardcore coat for winter!
- Activewear
- Pajamas
- Gloves, scarves, and hats
- Bathrobe
- Professional attire
- Fancy attire for formals/parties
Shoes:
- Rainboots and/or snow boots
- Dorm/shower shoes
- Casual shoes
- Formal shoes
Bedding:
- Mattress pads-not essential, but they make your mattress much more comfortable!
- Pillows and bedsheets (Twin XL)
Plan with Roommate:
- Printer (optional; provided in Ayers)
- Refrigerator (see Northwestern Housing for dimensions)
- Floor lamp (additional lighting is recommended)
- Rug
- TV (optional)
- Full-length mirror
School and Electronics:
- Materials for classes and studying
- Planner/calendar
- Desk organizers
- Computer/laptop
- Cables (HDMI optional)
- Alarm clock
- Extension chords
- Ethernet cable
- Flash drive
- Calculator
- Desk lamp (not provided)
Personal Toiletries:
- Shampoo, bodywash, etc.
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
- Shower caddy
- Some medicine/first-aid kit
- Towels
Laundry and Cleaning:
- Hamper
- Detergent/dryer sheets
- All-purpose disinfectant spray/wipes
- Air freshner
- Paper towels
Other:
- Pictures/posters
- Sticky poster tack
- Sturdy umbrella
- Essential paperwork/documents
- Food, drinks, and utensils
- Ziploc bags
- Storage boxes
- Removable wall hooks
- Whiteboard for your door
- Athletic equipment
- Instruments
- Video games/consoles
- Bike (can be stored in our bike room)
Prohibited Items (Don’t Bring):
- Halogen lamps
- Microwaves (we have microwaves on each floor)
- Coffee makers (Keurigs/automatic shut-off are okay)
- Items that stick to walls and can’t be removed
- Bed lofting items
- Hot water heater (we have hot water taps)
- Christmas lights
- Explosives/weapons
- Animals (including fish)
- Electric scooters cannot be stored inside rooms