Packing Checklist

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You're ready to make the move to Concordia, but what should you bring with you?

Keep in mind that although Concordia's residence hall rooms are larger than the average dorm room, you'll still have limited space.

Packing Tips

  • Bring only what you think you'll really need.
  • If you don't want to bring everything on the day you move in (or if you forget something!), you can shop in Fargo-Moorhead once you arrive.
  • Remember to check your Concordia email for the latest housing, Orientation, and move-in information.

Interested in renting a loft? Check out our vendor, College Loft Services. The deadline to order a loft is 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13.

First-Year Packing Checklist

Dorm Essentials

  • Small couch, futon, ottoman, or bean bag chair
  • Alarm clock
  • Small fan and/or HEPA air purifier
  • Floor lamp
  • Power strips with surge protection
  • Computer

Students are no longer permitted to bring their own microwave or mini-fridge. Each traditional hall room (including all first-year dorms) comes with a microfridge (a microwave and mini-fridge combo unit). Students may work with Disability Services if they require an accommodation for an extra fridge.

Bedding

  • Twin XL sheets (extra-long beds in Livedalen, Erickson, Hoyum, Hallett, and Park Region)
  • Comforter
  • Blankets
  • Pillows

Bath

  • Towels, washcloths
  • Shower tote
  • Flip-flops (for the shower)
  • Robe (for walking to and from the shower)
  • Toiletries
  • Laundry basket or bag, laundry soap (for high-efficiency machines), fabric softener, dryer sheets, instant stain remover

Accessories

  • Hangers
  • Over-the-door towel rack or hook
  • Rug
  • Cups, plates, bowls, utensils, can opener
  • Storage tubs
  • Toolkit
  • Sewing kit
  • First aid kit
  • Wastebasket
  • Posters and photos to decorate your room
  • Sticky tack and 3M hooks
  • Cordless vacuum
  • Napkins/paper towels

School Supplies/Studying

  • Backpack
  • Planner
  • Notebooks, binders, folders, pens, pencils, highlighters, stapler

Important Numbers and Cards

  • Driver's license and Social Security card or passport (needed to complete your campus job paperwork)
  • Health and car insurance cards
  • Prescription and over-the-counter medications

What to Leave at Home

  • Illegal drugs and alcohol (cannabis/marijuana is not allowed on campus property)
  • Pets (with the exception of fish) — all Emotional Support Animals must be approved by Disability services prior to the animal coming to campus
  • Candles or anything that creates an open flame
  • Mini-fridges and microwaves (each room has a fridge/microwave unit provided)
  • See the Hall Handbook for a full list of policies