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Cal Poly Mustang Move-in Checklist

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Items already purchased or picked up, or are ready to be packed are highlighted in dark green, while additional eco-friendly, sustainable alternative items are marked in green text.

Packing List

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Item (See 'i' for more details)
Status
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Details
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Bedding
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Bedding & pillows (x 2) (see ‘i’ for more details)
$ Buy it
Extra blanket
🏠 Have it
Comforter or duvet
🏠 Have it
Sheet set (x2)
$ Buy it
Mattress Topper
🏠 Have it
Body pillow w/Cover
🏠 Have it
Backrest
🙏🏼 Borrow it
Bathroom / Shower
7
Bathrobe
🏠 Have it
Bath towels
🏠 Have it
Toiletries (see ‘i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
Blow dryer, curling iron, hair straightener(see ‘i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
Shower caddy
🏠 Have it
Washcloths
$ Buy it
Shower shoes
$ Buy it
Tech
13
Television
🏠 Have it
Gaming consoles
🏠 Have it
Radios & stereos
🏠 Have it
Computer, tablet (see ‘i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
Power strip with surge protector
🏠 Have it
Printer (see ‘i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
Alarm clock
🏠 Have it
Mobile phone
🏠 Have it
Headphones/Earbuds
🏠 Have it
Laptop lock
🏠 Have it
Charging cords, cables, and adapters
🏠 Have it
Ethernet cable
🏠 Have it
Flash drive
🏠 Have it
Health / Personal Care
12
Emergency Supply Kit (see ‘i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Cleaners (see ‘i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
Healthcare info
🏠 Have it
Glasses and contact lens supplies
🏠 Have it
Preferred over-the-counter medications
🏠 Have it
Hand sanitizer
🏠 Have it
Thermometer
🏠 Have it
Tissues
🏠 Have it
Sunscreen
🏠 Have it
Over-the-door mirror
🏠 Have it
Febreeze
🏠 Have it
Dish soap
🏠 Have it
Cleaning / Laundry
10
Laundry supplies (see ‘i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
Laundry basket/bag
🏠 Have it
Dryer sheets and fabric softener
🏠 Have it
Lint roller
🏠 Have it
Cleaning wipes
🏠 Have it
Paper towels
🏠 Have it
Sponge
🏠 Have it
Vacuum
🏠 Have it
Trash bags
🏠 Have it
Wastebasket
🏠 Have it
Kitchen / Appliances
10
Cookware (Campus apartments, Poly Canyon, Cerro Vista, only, NOT Residence halls)
🏠 Have it
Reusable bowl, plate, cup/mug, and utensils
🏠 Have it
Reusable food-storage containers
🏠 Have it
Reusable water bottle and travel mug
🏠 Have it
Water dispenser with built-in filter
🏠 Have it
Small microwave (check school for more info)
🏠 Have it
Chip clips
🏠 Have it
Keurig/K cups
🏠 Have it
Disposable plates/napkins
🏠 Have it
Bowls/Cups/Utensils
🏠 Have it
Seasonal
5
Umbrella
🏠 Have it
Winter coat, hat, gloves
🏠 Have it
Waterproof/resistant shoes or boots
🏠 Have it
Sport gear (see 'i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
Beach towel/bag
🏠 Have it
Other
29
Important documents (see ‘i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
Bicycle & U-lock
🏠 Have it
LED desk lamp (see ‘i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
School supplies
🏠 Have it
Hangers
🏠 Have it
Small desk fan
🏠 Have it
Small personal safe
🏠 Have it
3M adhesive hooks & strips. No nails.
🏠 Have it
Room decor, like area rugs, art, throw pillows (see ‘i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
Bike helmet and headlight
🏠 Have it
Nightstand lamp
🏠 Have it
Yoga mat or other wellness/workout items
🏠 Have it
Underbed storage
🏠 Have it
Stacking drawers/bins
🏠 Have it
Closet organizers
🏠 Have it
Double closet rack
🏠 Have it
Towel rack
🏠 Have it
Hangers
🏠 Have it
Dry erase dots
🏠 Have it
Command strips
🏠 Have it
Clear push pins/White map pins
🏠 Have it
Duct tape
🏠 Have it
Flashlight & batteries
🏠 Have it
Door stop
🏠 Have it
Duffle bag/Backpack/Laptop case
🏠 Have it
Desk organizer
🏠 Have it
Lap desk
🏠 Have it
Bulbs for desk lamp
🏠 Have it
Power strip
🏠 Have it

🏡 What to leave at home

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𝙓 Prohibited Items in Residence Halls

Air conditioners, space heaters
Coffee makers. Each residence hall will be equipped with a K-cup coffee maker and electric tea kettle.
Electric skillets, grills, toasters/toaster ovens, rice cookers, slow cookers, steamers, hot plates
Microwaves & mini-fridges. Microwaves are provided. Mini-fridges are permitted if approved by the Disability Resource Center.
Extension cords. Instead, bring a power strip with a surge protector.
Flammables. This includes candles, incense, gasoline, fireworks and propane.
Barbecues, charcoal, lighter fluid
Halogen lamps, lava lamps
Furniture of any kind. No need to bring chairs, couches or futons. Rooms come fully furnished. Keep furniture placed away from electrical plugs so that the cords are not sharply bent or pressed.
Plug-in, decorative lighting. Holiday lights are only permitted if they are LED and battery-powered.
Personal Irons. Each laundry room will be equipped with ironing boards and irons.
Lofts, bed risers. Riser kits, blocks and bricks are not permitted. Only furniture provided by University Housing that is designed for lofting may be lofted.
Industrial cleaning solvents
Pets Pets are not permitted, with the exception of fish in an aquarium not to exceed five gallons per resident or 10 gallons per room.
Weapons. Air-soft guns, knives, slingshots, stun guns, BB guns, pellet guns, water guns, firearms, bow and arrows, ammunition, explosives or other weapons are prohibited.
Refrigerators, freezer units. One mini-refrigerator measuring approximately 33” x 18” x 20” with an internal freezer compartment is provided in each residence hall room.
Tobacco, cannabis or smoking products. Cal Poly is a smoke-free, vape-free, drug-free campus
Storage units taller than 48”. If you buy a storage bin before move-in, hang onto the receipt just in case you don’t have enough room. San Luis Obispo also has stores where you can pick up items after moving in: Target, Costco, Home Depot and Bed Bath and Beyond, to name a few.

𝙓 Prohibited Items in Campus Apartments

Air conditioners, space heaters
Microwaves & mini-fridges. Microwaves are provided. Mini-fridges are permitted if approved by the Disability Resource Center.
Extension cords. Instead, bring a power strip with a surge protector.
Flammables. This includes candles, incense, gasoline, fireworks and propane.
Pets Pets are not permitted, with the exception of fish in an aquarium not to exceed five gallons per resident or 10 gallons per room.
Industrial cleaning solvents
Plug-in, decorative lighting. Holiday lights are only permitted if they are LED and battery-powered.
Halogen lamps, lava lamps
Personal Irons. Each laundry room will be equipped with ironing boards and irons.
Furniture of any kind. No need to bring chairs, couches or futons. Rooms come fully furnished. Keep furniture placed away from electrical plugs so that the cords are not sharply bent or pressed.
Lofts, bed risers. Riser kits, blocks and bricks are not permitted. Only furniture provided by University Housing that is designed for lofting may be lofted.
Barbecues, charcoal, lighter fluid
Storage units taller than 48”. If you buy a storage bin before move-in, hang onto the receipt just in case you don’t have enough room. San Luis Obispo also has stores where you can pick up items after moving in: Target, Costco, Home Depot and Bed Bath and Beyond, to name a few.
Weapons. Air-soft guns, knives, slingshots, stun guns, BB guns, pellet guns, water guns, firearms, bow and arrows, ammunition, explosives or other weapons are prohibited.
Tobacco, cannabis or smoking products. Cal Poly is a smoke-free, vape-free, drug-free campus

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