This is a list of some items that residents have found helpful to bring. At the bottom of the page are guidelines on appliances that may be used in various housing facilities on campus. Please check this list BEFORE purchasing appliances for use on campus.

Necessities

Money for books and other "start-up" expenses
Desktop or Laptop Computer (An RJ-45 cable is required to connect to network)
Telephone and Answering Machine
Desk Lamp
Alarm Clock (with Battery Back-Up)
Pillow and Blankets
Toiletries
Blow Dryer / Curling Iron
Electric Shaver / Razors and Blades
Linens and Towels
Shower Sandals
Small Plastic Bucket to Carry Shampoo and Soap (Highrise Residents only)
Laundry Basket and Detergent
Mirror / Full-Length Mirror
Cleaning Supplies
Sewing Kit / Scissors
Clothes Hangers
Steam Iron / Small Ironing Board
Umbrella
School Supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, dictionary, thesaurus, etc.)
First Aid Supplies (Band-Aids, aspirin, etc.)
Backpack for Books
All correspondence received from UNC Charlotte (schedule, registration info, receipts, etc.)

Luxuries

Refrigerator (you can rent this item from Housing Facilities Services)
Microfridge (you can rent this item, which includes a microwave, from Housing Facilities Services)
Microwave (if you choose not to rent a Microfridge)
Snack Foods
Television / VCR or DVD player (or combo unit)
CD Player (to ensure an academic environment for others, please consider bringing a good set of headphones)
Posters and Plants
Broom / Carpet Sweeper (e.g. Swiffer)
Cooler
Bicycle and Security Lock
Playing Cards, Games, etc.
Stationary and Stamps

Do Not Bring ... Prohibited Items in ALL Residential Areas

Pets (Fish are allowed, in a properly maintained aquarium)
Firearms
Candles
Incense
Oil Burning Lamps
Space Heaters
Fog Machines
Multi-Plug Wall Outlets
Multi-Plug Extension Cords
Alcohol Related Items (if under 21 years of age or in Substance Free facility)
Open Coil Burners / Hot Plates
Halogen Lamps
Any High Heat Appliance Capable of Heating Oils to a Burning Point

Appliance Policy
The North Carolina Insurance Commissioner's Office has established guidelines for cooking and a list of approved appliances for use at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte for the following residence halls: Cedar, C.F. Lynch, Hawthorn, Hickory, Holshouser, Moore, Oak, Scott, and Sycamore Halls. Suite units in the following buildings are also subject to these guidelines: Laurel and Witherspoon Halls.

Hot Air Popcorn Popper
Hair Dryer (up to 1500 watts)
Power Strips with Fuses
Coffee Maker / Coffee Pot
Slow Cooker / Crockpot
Blender
Can Opener
Enclosed and/or Low Heat Pot
Toaster Oven
Electric Razor
Radio
CD Player
Television
Small Microwave
Personal Computer / Printer

The following appliances are only allowed in our Apartment kitchens:

Deep Fat Fryer
Hot Oil Popcorn Popper
Electric Wok
Electric Griddle
Electric Grill
Regular Toaster
Electric Hamburger Cooker (e.g. George Forman Grills)
Indoor Grill / Oven Broiler