TUPL

(The Ultimate Packing List)

(or not) = may be in your dorm, or not wanted by all

General Clothing
Suitable to New Haven Climate....bring warms and colds.
BRING FORMAL OR SEMI-FORMAL WEAR! =)
Exercise clothing -- people forget this!

Shower/Bath Stuff
Shower caddy/bucket/basket
Soap dish/box
Soap
Cup and toothbrush(Extra)
Toothpaste & FLOSS
Razor (or not)
Hairbrush & Comb (or not...eww)
Towels and Washcloths
Bathrobe (or not)
Slippers/Flip Flops/Aqua Sox (or not?)
Cosmetic Organizers/Vanity Organizers (or not)
Curling Iron/Rollers (males need not apply....unless....)
Hair Dryer

Walls
posters
cork board (or not)
Blue or Yellow tacky stuff (yale is strict about not damaging walls)
Memo Boards (or not?)
Calendar (or better - school oriented daytimer)

Laundry
Clothes dryer/rack thing (save $..)
Detergent & Dryer Sheets (or buy)
Stain Remover/Spot Out/Fabreeze
Hamper/Laundry Bag
Gentle Cycle Bag (if you bring delicates)
*HANGERS* (lots)
Trunk for off-season clothes -- makes nice coffee table
Iron (or not)
Board (or not)
Permanent Marker

Kitchen
Pots and Pans (or not)
Dishes (plastic or corelle)
Glasses (or plastic)
mugs (warm cocoa + hot new haven)
hot pot/micro wave (hide under clothes)
silverware
salt and pepper
instant food (soups etc)
Can opener
small thing of dish detergent
potholder
dish towels
windex/generic
plastic bags
plastic wrap/alum foil/food storage containers
chip clips
small cooler/insulated lunch bag (food outside for study sessions)

Desk

Drawer Organizers
Shelf liner for all drawers (needed!)
rubber bands
DESK LAMP
stationery
extra checks (unless you're bringing charge or yale charge)
Pens & Pencils *duh*
Scotch Tape (what about dutch? irish? british?) ;)
General Desk Supplies:
paper clips, pencil sharpener, hole punch, disks, highlighters, glue, post it notes, rulers, scissors, stapler, holder for all desk supplies, cup/mug for holding pencils, art supplies. (exacto knife...)
GOOD dictionary/thesaurus
book holder (book ends)
chair cushions

Bed Stuff
sheets
comforter and/or extra blankets
pillows
mattress pad or foam egg crate thing
clip on lamp -- bedside reading (or not)
ALARM CLOCK (battery powered)
under bed storage boxes!

General Room Stuff
Storage Boxes
Flashlight
Duct/Electrical tape
Extra Batteries
Plastic Garbage Bags
Light Bulbs (or not)
Garbage can (or not)
Broom & dust pan (or not)
Dust buster (or not)
Small vaccuum (or not)
milk crates
Big throw pillow or husband. (its the pillow like a headrest)
Cordless phone (or not)
Refrigerator (or not)
TV (or not?)
Box Fan (or not!?)
Throw rug (a must for cold hardwood floors)
Radio/stereo/cd/tape player
small book case/spinner for CD's/videos/dvds
cd collection
lap board/desk 
smell good things for drawers (or not)
extension cords
plug in strips (6 outlets)
surge protectors
lock box
makeup holder (or not)
personal organizer (or not)

Stuff that mom inspired
small first aid kit
bandaids
bactine/h2o2
inhaler/special meds
analgesic! (aspirin, ibuprofen, tylenol, etc)
decongestant
tums
pepto
sewing kit w/buttons
safety pins
teddy bear or stuffed animal (or not)
girls only: "sanitary supplies"
tissues
umbrella
EXTREME weather clothes (i.e. that massive poncho)
sunscreen (always forgotten, always needed)
nail clipper