(Check out the CCS Building facilities and Amenities HERE.)

What does a CCS room come with?

Each resident gets a personal:

• • Bed
    • Beds cannot be lofted in 2303 in accordance with University policy, but beds have variable height and can be raised to give more storage space if desired.
    • Beds also cannot have bed risers placed under them in accordance with University policy.
    • Beds are all outfitted with twin XL mattresses, and mattress toppers are allowed.
  • Desk with lamp
    • The desks have a hutch with a shelf and two cubbies on top, a flat drawer flush with the writing surface, and two larger drawers (one lockable) that can be moved.
    • Dimensions: 38.5″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 30″ tall (desk), 38.5″ wide x 12″ deep x 36″ tall (hutch)
  • Desk chair
  • Wardrobe with hanging rods OR built-in-closet (depends on the room)
  • 2 dressers
    • The dressers have two drawers each, measuring 26″ wide by 14.5″ deep by 7″ tall (for a drawer interior)

Each room also contains:

• Recycling and trash bins (these are emptied into larger bins found in the hallways, which are emptied daily)
• Overhead lighting
• One or more individual heating/AC units

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What should I bring to CCS?

Clothing and Such:

• Shirts, pants, socks, underwear, pajamas, etc.
  • workout/exercise clothes, potentially including a bathing suit
  • 1-2 formal outfits for interviews, formals, and other important events (there are resources on campus to borrow and/or purchase formal wear if needed)
• Sweatshirts, coats, gloves, hats, scarves, long underwear, etc.
• Rain and snow boots, waterproof pants, etc.
• Shoes, including formal shoes, boots, shower shoes (CCS showers are very clean, but you’re still sharing a bathroom with other residents), sneakers, and slippers to move around the dorm
• Face masks – the University has a policy that face masks need to be worn in all common spaces, there are face masks available, but bring a few masks with you

The Midwest can often experience all four seasons in a single day, so make sure you always have a good mix of clothes for all weather – rain, shine, snow, or wind – on campus!

For Your Room:

• Sheets, blankets, pillow, comforter, etc.
• Extension cord, power strip, chargers
• Toiletries
• First-aid supplies (think bandages, over-the-counter medicine, etc.)
• Towels and washcloths
• Laundry basket/hamper, detergent, etc.
• School supplies (including printer paper to use the dorm printer!!!)
• Decorations for your room – nothing can be tacked into the wall, so bring Command strips or another removable adhesive
• Alarm clock
• An umbrella
• Hangers
• Dishes and silverware (CCS has basic cookware in the kitchen)
• Cleaning supplies, including cleaning spray, a broom and dustpan, a mop, a vacuum, etc. (not all supplies need to be brought with you, as CCSers are more than happy to share!)
• Hand sanitizer and disinfectant

Larger Dorm Necessities

• • Mini-fridge (interior must be smaller than 3.1 cubic feet)
  • Storage shelves (all CCS residents have a closet and two small dressers, but most people find that more storage is helpful)

If you don’t feel like lugging these bulky items up to your room on move-in, RezEssentials, Northwestern’s official mini-fridge provider, sells and will deliver these products straight to your room before move in!

Bringing a personal printer is not necessary, as CCS has a black-and-white printer for all residents in the dorm and provides toner, but printer paper is not provided.

Miscellaneous Useful Items

• Headphones
• Extra batteries (for calculators, etc.)
• A doorstop or brick
• Board games or gaming consoles (CCSers frequently play games late into the night. Have a favorite? Bring it!)
• External hard drive
• A small duffel bag or backpack (for Thanksgiving break and camping/short weekend trips)
• A carry-on (or larger) suitcase (for longer breaks and more distant travel)
• Extra lighting – the room lighting can be both too bright and not bright enough

Try to be reasonable about how much you bring – remember that you’ll be accumulating new things over the course of the entire year and you have very limited space in a dorm room!