Ready to Move In?

Students inside Whipple Hall walking to class

Are You Already Picturing Yourself Here?

Do you like planning and thinking ahead / envisioning living at Rhode Island College?

We Can Help with That

  • bed frame and mattress (regular twin)
  • desk and desk chair
  • built in closet or moveable wardrobe 
  • wall light or desk light
  • dresser (except Sweet Hall)

Clothing Items

  • Fall/Winter Clothing
  • Pajamas, Robe
  • Outerwear/Coats
  • Shoes/Rain boots & winter boots

Bedding

  • Standard Twin bedding
  • Mattress pad
  • Pillows
  • Bed Risers

Laundry

  • Detergent (HE Approved)
  • Dryer sheets
  • Laundry bag/pop‐up hamper

Studying

  • Backpack
  • Calculator
  • Calendar/Day planner
  • USB flash drive

Storing & Organizing

  • Hangers/closet organizers
  • Command hooks
  • Storage units

Personal Care

  • Towels & washcloths
  • Shampoo, conditioner & soap
  • Blow dryer, curling iron, & hair straightener
  • Shaving items
  • Contact lens supplies/glasses
  • Prescription medications
  • Deodorant
  • Toiletry bag/shower caddy
  • Shower shoes

Electronics

  • Television
  • Computer/Laptop
  • Radio/portable music player & earphones
  • Chargers for phone, laptop, tablet etc. (Recommend 6ft or longer)
  • Power strip (must have integrated circuit breaker/surge protectors)

Cleaning

  • Trash can
  • Cleaner wipes
  • Broom/Swiffer

Room Decorations

  • Carpet/area rug, & bath rug
  • Desk/floor lamps (not halogen)
  • Pictures, posters, & picture frames
  • Fan

Eating

  • Mini refrigerator (up to 4.6 cu. ft., one per room)
  • Can opener
  • Coffee maker (with auto‐shut off)
  • Dish soap, sponge
  • Plates, bowls, cups, & utensils

Safety

  • Insurance for your personal property
  • State ID card
  • Health Insurance card/medical information
  • First aid kit
  • String lights/ x-mas lights
  • Wall Tapestry
  • Candles, incense, & wax warmers
  • Cooking appliances including (but not limited to): air fryers, hot pot, grills, toasters, toaster ovens, instant pots, crock pots, rice cookers, etc.
  • Extension cords & multi-plug adapters
  • Air conditioners, ceiling fans, or freezers
  • Waterbeds & personal mattresses
  • Lofts & Cinder blocks
  • Firearms of any nature or description
  • Mopeds, motorcycles, scooters & hover boards
  • Electric heaters, open flame self-igniting or explosive apparatus
  • Halogen lamps, lava lamps, & multibulb “octopus” lamps
  • Pets even if they are “just visiting” only exception are fish in a ten gallon or less tank
  • Alcoholic beverage containers, full & empty
  • Illegal drugs (including marijuana), bongs, hookahs, pipes, & other drug paraphernalia
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Apply to RIC and Plan to Live on Campus

Make your vision a reality.

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Contact Us

Office of Residential Life & Housing

Our office provides facilities that are designed to be safe, clean, comfortable, and conducive to student learning. We offer a variety of housing options from traditional residence halls to suite style living environments.