Shopping List
While it is recommended to pack lightly whenever possible, here are a few items you may consider bringing.
- Bed Necessities
- Blankets
- Sheets
- Pillows
- Mattress toppers
- Clothes
- Rain gear (raincoat, umbrella, boots)
- Parka and warmer winter clothes (snow boots)
- It usually gets cold in mid-October and stays that way until April-May
- Shorts and summer wear
- Business formal and business casual for career fairs or interviews
- Notre Dame gear!
- Shower Equipment
- Shower caddy
- Shower shoes (flip-flops or Crocs)
- Personal care items (body wash, shampoo, conditioner, etc.)
- Towels
- Posters, lights, photos, etc. for a personal touch
- Extension cords
- Laptop and cell phone + chargers
- School supplies
- 3M command strip hooks or 3M adhesive tape (sticky tack is recommended for light hanging)
- Kitchen supplies and Cleaning
- Paper towels
- Dishes/mugs/cups
- Silverware
- Soap & sponges
- Lysol wipes or sanitizing spray
- Handwashing soap
- Laundry supplies
- Laundry bag
- Detergent
- Drying rack
Items to Discuss with your Roommate:
- Futon
- Mini fridge (less than 5 cubic ft)
- Carpet
- Other small furniture (tables, chairs, etc.)
- Keurig
- TV
- No microwaves allowed!
Some recommendations from the St. Andre Committee:
- Super Glue
- Tape
- Full length Mirror or Vanity
- A fridge with a freezer
- If you are flying to campus, a portable luggage scale
- LED lights or any secondary light source
- Electric blanket
Places to Get Furniture in South Bend
- Bed Bath & Beyond pick up program
- Super Target, Sam's Club, Costco, Walmart
- Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Goodwill