Before you arrive, please be sure to check with your roommate about sharing items.
What is already in your room:
extra-long twin bed, 36” x 80” (pillows not provided)
desk and desk chair
dresser
closet or wardrobe
heating and air conditioning
ethernet jacks
WiFi
Note: No college furniture may be removed from your room at any time
What you need to bring:
bedding
pillows
linens, XL twin 36” x 80”
school supplies
laptop/notebook computer
flashlight
batteries
coat and tie
toiletries
shower shoes
bath tote
towels
wash cloths
Iron/ironing board/steamer
clothes hangers
sewing kit
laundry basket/bag
detergent/fabric softener
raingear
small first aid kit
Coordinate with roommate, if items are desired:
- microwave (UL listed; up to 1000 watts)
refrigerator (UL listed; up to 4.3 cubic feet)
coffee maker
vacuum cleaner/floor sweeper
area rug
floor lamp
Halogen lamps are not permitted
cleaning supplies
dish soap
sponges
air freshener
cups
silverware
paper towels
Storage containers/crates
clothes hangers
Command™ hooks
TV
HDMI cord
surge protectors (built-in 15 amp circuit breaker required)
Optional
mattress cover/topper
window curtains
certified fire-retardant
electric wax burner
bicycle & bicycle lock
Please Leave These At Home:
extension cords
cube adapters
multi-prong extension cords
candles
electric grills (George Foreman™, etc.)
air fryers
electric or kerosene heaters
hot plates or toaster ovens
fireworks
lofts or waterbeds
paintball/BB guns/airsoft guns
dart boards
pets
inflatable pools or hot tubs
pianos
Posters, flags, banners etc. must be behind glass or Plexiglas, in such a manner that no part of the item can be exposed to open flame*. You cannot put holes in the walls in order to hang up posters.
*Each student is allowed to display one (1) 3’x5’ poster or flag on his wall, uncovered. Additional poster or flag decorations are prohibited under Fire Safety rules and regulations in The Key.
Student Life and Housing Odds and Ends:
- Your mailing address (for all USPS, UPS, and FedEx deliveries) is:
( Your Name)
Hampden-Sydney College
Brown Student Center, Suite ( Your H-SC P.O. Box #)
172 Via Sacra
Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943 - The College Business Office will cash checks for you. (Limited to $300).
- A Truist ATM is available in the Brown Student Center.
- Washers and dryers are available to students and are located in three freshman locations free of charge: Basements of Carpenter Z, East House, and West House.
- Use of tobacco and vaping products are prohibited in all student living areas.