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
Extra long, deep pocket or jersey knit twin sheets (for Telford, you may use standard twin sheets)
Mattress pad/egg crate
Blanket
Pillow
Comforter/bedspread
Bedskirt
Appliances
Refrigerator (up to 4.5 cubic feet)
Microwave (700 watts or less)
TV/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 player
Cleaning supplies
Decorations (posters, pictures, etc.)
Toiletries
Towels
Washcloths
Shower caddy
Shower shoes (flip flops, etc.)
Robe
Shampoo and 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)
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 the device compatibility list for 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
Coffee pots and Keurig machines
Slow cookers/rice cookers (1.5 quart maximum)
Electric shavers
Hair dryers
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
Flushable wipes
Pressure cookers (instant pots)
Appliances with open heating flame or element, including but not limited to:
Air fryer
Candle or wax warmers (includes lamp and heat plate variants)
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 (found in older refrigerators)
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
Room dividers/screens
Bed risers
5-gallon water cooler appliances
Doorbell and other security cameras (Ring, Blink, etc.)
