Move-In Preparations

The following information will assist you in determining what you need prior to packing and heading to SSU.

Packing List

One of the most common questions we are asked is "What should I bring?". To answer this, we have created a Packing List (pdf) identifying some of the more important personal belongings needed to start school. Don't worry if you have forgotten something, there are many stores (COSTCO, Target, Ross, Raley's, Safeway) close by to purchase something you might have forgotten.

Items Not Allowed

On the other hand, we rarely get the question, "What should I not bring to the Residential Community?" We have generated a list of items not to bring (pdf). Being in possession of these items would jeopardize our residents' safety as well as hinder the University's ability to maintain an environment conducive to living-learning. The majority of the items found on this list are pulled from our 2011-2012 Policies (pdf). Policy violations, possessing items on the list, will result in disciplinary action. There may be other items not included on this list that are not acceptable for the Residential Community; therefore, we encourage you to thoroughly review the Policies so you understand what is acceptable and expected.

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Paid Utilities

One of the advantageous of living on-campus is the convenience of your utilities being incorporated in your yearly rate as well as not having to establish utility accounts just to have power or phone service. Being free of several utility bills and figuring out each roommate's portion is a wonderful thing.