Many new students wonder about what they will need to bring along when they come to school at Eastern Kentucky University. This is a list of items designed to make your stay more enjoyable. The items listed are suggestions and you may not need all of them. You’re also welcome to bring additional personal keepsakes not listed below. It is a good idea to contact your roommate before coming to campus so that you may share larger items such as a television, microwave, refrigerator, curtains, etc.
Bedding
Sheets- Extra long or jersey knit twin, or deep pocket sheets (For Telford, use standard twin sheets)**
Mattress Pad (eggcrate)
Blanket
Pillow
Comforter/Bedspread
Bedskirt
Appliances
A refrigerator up to 4.5 cubic feet is permitted
Microwave- 700 watts or less
Air Fryers are permitted in Grand Campus or main kitchens of each residence hall. Limited to 1,500 watt max.
TV/VCR/DVD Player
Computer with networking capabilities
Iron
Hot Air Popper
Coffee Pot-Thermostatically Controlled
Electric Hair Rollers/Curling Iron
Hair Dryer
Laundry Items
Laundry Bag/Basket
Detergent
Fabric Softener
Ironing Board/Iron
First Aid
Band-Aids
Antibiotic Cream
Tylenol, Advil
Cold Medicine
Any Prescribed Medications
Room Accessories
Alarm Clock with Battery Backup
Lamp
Storage Crates/Bins
Fan
Radio/CD/Tape Player
Cleaning Supplies
Decorations (Posters, Pictures, etc.)
Toiletries
Towels
Washcloths
Shower Caddy
Shower Shoes- Flip Flops, etc.
Robe
Shampoo, Conditioner
Soap
Hair Products
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Miscellaneous Items
Hangers
Lanyard/Key Ring
Camera
Deck of Cards
Stationery
Postage Stamps
Paper Products (Napkins, Towels, Plates)
Plastic Goods (Forks, Cups, Bowls)
Food Storage Containers
Movies
Network Cable (CAT 5 or better)
Piece of Carpet or an Area Rug
School Supplies: CDs, USB Flash Drive, Stapler, etc.
UL-approved power strip/surge protector with a self-contained circuit breaker
Permitted/Prohibited Items
Housing restricts use of electrical appliances within the Residence Halls. All appliances must be connected directly to an outlet or to a UL-approved power strip with a self-contained circuit breaker. Residents must be present when using any cooking appliance or iron within the Residence Hall.
Candles, incense, and any item with an open flame or exposed heat source are potential fire hazards, and thus are prohibited within all living spaces. This policy includes candles that have never been burned and floor heaters. Please see Device Compatibility for a list of devices that are compatible with the EKU wireless and wired networks.
Eastern Kentucky University takes very seriously the safety of everyone in housing facilities, we cannot allow students to bring certain items into their room or into the building. During fire and safety inspections, university officials will require the removal of prohibited appliances or materials including but not limited to:
Permitted Items
Air Popcorn Poppers
Air Fryers (at Grand Campus or Main Kitchen of any other Hall). Limited to 1,500 watt max.
Coffee Pots and Keurig machines
Crock-pots / Rice cookers
Electric Shavers
Hair Dryers
Insta-pots
Irons
Microwave Ovens (less than 700 watts)
Power Strips (UL-approved) with circuit breaker
Radios
Refrigerators (less than 4.5 cubic feet)
TVs and Stereos
Prohibited Items
Adhesive Lights
Appliances with open heating flame or element, including but not limited to:
Air Fryer
Candle or wax warmers
Deep fryers
Electric or space heaters / Air conditioner units
Hot plates
George Foreman or similar grills
Oil popcorn poppers
Open coiled or open flame appliances
Convection ovens
Induction cooktops
Sandwich makers / Quesadilla makers
Toaster ovens / Pop-up toasters
Candles
Burning of incense
Ether
Extension cords
Gasoline, Oil, Kerosene, & Other Flammable Liquids
Hoverboards, Electric Scooters, & Similar Transportation Devices
Lava lamps
Octopus lamps, torchiere lamps, neon lights
Outlet Extenders or any device that increases the number of outlets
