University of South Florida Packing List | Move In Day

USF Move in day

USF move in day can be extremely stressful during the freshman school year. Here is the complete University of South Florida packing list! 

Room basics that you need to bring to USF during move in day

  • Clothes
  • Shoes
  • Toiletries
  • First Aid Kit
  • Mattress pad
  • Bedspread, comforter or blanket
  • Desk lamp
  • Towels and shower caddy
  • Stereo
  • Television
  • Clock
  • Sleeping bag if you want
  • Wall mirror
  • Alarm clock
  • Fan
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Power strip/surge protector
  • Mini-vacuum
  • Pillows and pillowcases
  • Linens to fit an extra long twin bed (36″ x 80″)
  • Non-halogen desk lamp
  • Trash bags

Room decorations that you could bring to USF during move in day

  • Pictures
  • Picture frames
  • Photo clips
  • Jewelry organizer
  • Decorative baskets
  • String lights
  • Posters
  • Wall Art

School Supplies that you need to bring during USF move in day

  • Pencil Case
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Erasers
  • Highlighters
  • Lunchbox
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • External hard drive or USB or SD Card
  • Wireless mouse
  • Chargers (Phone, table, laptop)
  • Staplers
  • White out
  • Textbooks
  • iClicker (Check if you need for your classes)
  • Calculator (Make sure to check which one you need)
  • Laptop 
  • Backpack
  • Pen and Pencils
  • Binders
  • Papers
  • Tote bag
  • Calendar
  • Folders organizer
  • Sticky Notes

Bathroom and shower essentials to bring during USF move in day

  • Toilet paper
  • Body wash
  • Shampoo
  • Lotion
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Bathroom rug
  • Shower shoes
  • Shower cap
  • Towels
  • Hand towels

Important documents to bring during USF move in day

  • ID (Driver license, passport, student ID)
  • Bank documents
  • Credit card and debit card
  • Checks
  • Health Cards

What not to bring during USF move in day (IMPORTANT)

  • Extension cords
  • Lava lamps
  • Halogen/medusa lamps
  • Space heaters
  • Fireworks
  • Pets (except small fish)
  • Knives, firearms, and weapons of any kind
  • Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
  • Anything that could pose a fire hazard, such as incense, candles, and space heaters
  • Important legal and financial documents
  • Hot plates*
  • Toasters*
  • Electric grills*
  • Air fryers*

*These items are only permitted in apartment-style halls with a kitchen area.

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