This is not an exhaustive list of things you may wish to pack as you come to Northwestern, but it will get you started with the basic necessities.

Extra-long twin bed sheets, pillow, pillowcases, comforter, etc.	Shower sandals	Shower caddy
Toiletries	Adhesive bandages
USB Flash Drive ("Thumb Drive")	Cell phone charger	Clock radio or alarm clock
Headphones	Nonhalogen desk lamp or other bright light for reading	Power strip electrical adapter
Laundry bag or hamper, detergent, stain treater, etc.	Laundry drying rack	Iron
Money for laundry (Students prefer to put money on their WildCARD to do laundry, but quarters will work as well)	Adhesive for posters, adhesive hooks, etc.	Dry-erase board, markers
Raincoat, umbrella	Portable fan*	Photo ID (driver's license, state ID card, passport) **

*Would you and your roommate(s) mind sharing one? Be sure to discuss it before you arrive on campus.

**Remember if you plan to work on or off campus, you will need a Social Security card or US Passport.

Items prohibited from student rooms

To Do List

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Academic Placement Exams

Essential NU: For the Record (available this summer)

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