Ohio State University move in day can be extremely stressful during the start of the school year. We understand that feeling and that is why we have compiled a list on what to bring and not to bring during move in day. Here is the complete OSU packing list!
What to bring to Ohio State during move in day
THE BASICS:
- BACKPACK
- POSTERS/ DRY ERASE BOARD & MARKERS/ CALENDAR
- STATIONARY/ ADDRESS BOOK /STAMPS
- HAT/ GLOVES/ SCARF/ WARM COAT
- UMBRELLA
- SEWING KIT/ SMALL TOOL KIT
- PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
- STORAGE CRATES
- SILVERWARE/ CAN OPENER
- SPORTS EQUIPMENT/ BIKE & U LOCK
- PHOTOS/ CAMERA
- DICTIONARY / THESAURUS
- MICROWAVE-SAFE DISHES & MUGS
- IRON/ IRONING BOARD
- AREA RUG
- STICKYTACK (NO NAILS)
- GAMES/ PLAYING CARDS
- SMALL SAFE
LAUNDRY & CLEANING SUPPLIES:
- LAUNDRY BAG
- LAUNDRY DETERGENT/ DRYER SHEETS
- HANGERS
- DISHWASHING SOAP
- STAIN REMOVER
- CLEANING SUPPLIES/ PAPER TOWELS
- BROOM/ DUST PAN
- AIR FRESHENER
IMPORTANT ITEMS & CONNECTIVITY
- DEVICE – TO – DEVICE STREAMING IS NOT SUPPORTED
- SOCIAL SECURITY CARD / DRIVER’S LICENSE/ PASSPORT
EMERGENCY SUPPLIES:
- FIRST AID KIT
- HEALTH INSURANCE INFO/ MEDICATIONS
- FLASHLIGHT WITH EXTRA BATTERIES
- WRITTEN LIST OF EMERGENCY CONTACTS INFO
BED & BATH ITEMS:
- BED SHEETS (TWIN EXTRA LONG 80″)
- BLANKETS
- PILLOWS/ PILLOWCASES
- BEDSPREAD
- TOWELS/ WASHCLOTHS
- FLIP FLOPS/ SHOWER TOTE
- SLIPPERS/ ROBE
- SOAP/ SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER
- HAIRSTYLING PRODUCTS/ HAIR DRYER/ CURLING OR FLAT IRON
- TOOTHBRUSH / TOOTHPASTE/ MOUTHWASH/ FLOSS/ COTTON BALLS / TISSUES
- NAIL CARE SUPPLIES/ HAND LOTIONS/ HAIRBRUSH
SCHOOL SUPPLIES:
- PLANNER/ ORGANIZER PENCIL SHARPENER
- PAPER CLIPS/ RUBBER BANDS / TACKS & PINS
- SCOTCH TAPE/ GLUE
- CALCULATOR
- STAPLER/ STAPLES/ HOLEPUNCH
- NOTEBOOKS/ FOLDERS
- PAPER/ PENS/ PENCILS
- HIGHLIGHTERS/ POST-ITS
- THUMB DRIVE(S)
- RULER/ SCISSORS
ELECTRONICS & HOUSEWARES:
- POWER STRIPS/ BATTERIES
- LAMP/ DESK LAMP
- TV/ DVD/ BLU RAY PLAYER
- STEREO/ IPOD / GAMING SYSTEM
- ALARM CLOCK
- COMPUTER/ PRINTER/ EXTRA PRINTER INK
- FAN
- SMALL COFFEE MAKER
- PRINTERS – MAKE SURE TO BRING A USB CABLE, WIRELESS PRINTERS ARE NOT SUPPORTED
What not to bring during Ohio State move in day (IMPORTANT)
- HOT PLATES
- CANDLES/INCENSE
- WATERBEDS
- CARPET PADDING
- FIREARMS
- ILLEGAL DRUGS
- AIR CONDITIONERS
- SPACE HEATERS
- ELECTRIC BLANKETS OR SHEETS
- OCTOPUS PLUGS
- EXTENSION CORDS
- REFRIGERATORS
- TOASTER/TOASTER OVEN
- ELECTRIC SKILLETS/HOT POTS
- PETS OTHER THAN FISH
- STREET SIGNS
- FIREWORKS/EXPLOSIVES
- NETWORK ROUTERS
