Move-In Day Information

SUNY Oneonta Packing List for New Students

What is provided in the rooms?

• Twin size bed (Twin XL)
• Dresser
• Desk
• Floor lamp or ceiling lamp
• Chair

What Should I Pack?

Essential Items

• Sheets, Pillows, Blanket, Mattress pads
• Towels, washcloths, shower shoes/flip flops, shower caddy
• Prescriptions and over the counter medications
• Antacid/Pepto Bismol, Ibuprofen/Acetaminophen, etc
• Driver’s License or State Picture ID, Insurance Cards, etc
• Charge cords for technology (phones, laptops, etc)
• Hamper/Laundry bag

Health/Safety

• First aid kit with Neosporin
• Ice pack/Heating pad
• Vitamins
• Sunscreen
• Umbrella
• Eye Glasses/Contact Lenses/Solution
• Thermometer, Masks, Hand Sanitizer
• Disinfectant wipes
• Fan

Cooking/Eating

• Fridge – mini fridge (counter top height)
• Small microwave (maximum 800 watts)
• Coffee maker with automatic shut off
• Brita pitcher/filters
• Ziploc Bags, plastic food storage containers
• Refillable water bottle (water fountains will not be available)

Storage and Organization

• Hanging storage solutions
• File folders
• Shoe rack/organizer
• Desktop organizer
• Over the door hooks

Décor

Keep in mind, no more than 10% of the walls may be covered, and any fabric must be “fire retardant” from the manufacturer and you must attach this documentation to the fabric on the walls.

• Full length mirror
• Desk lamp (USB Ports Only)
• Area rug
• Posters
• Decorative string lights
• Photos and picture frames
• Decorative pillows

Clothing

• Underwear/Socks
• Pants/Jeans/Shorts
• Shirts/Blouses
• Sweats/Pajamas
• Slippers
• Sweaters
• Gloves/Scarves/Hats
• Boots (Rain and Snow)
• Sneakers/Walking shoes
• Business Casual Clothes/Dress shoes
• Swimsuit
• Coats – light, heavy, rain
• Sunglasses, watches, belts, purses, other accessories
• Bathrobe

Laundry/Cleaning

• Laundry detergent & bleach (please do not bring laundry pods)
• Fabric Softener/Dryer Sheets
• Stain remover
• Iron and Ironing board
• Hangers
• Drying rack
• Lint roller
• Broom/Dustpan
• Febreeze
• Compact Vacuum

Computing and Electronics

• Computer and accessories (Laptop, laptop bag, computer lock, etc)
• Printer (we do have public print stations available in the buildings)
• Headphones
• Three pronged outlet surge protectors with breakers
  • Bring various lengths for your needs
  • Extension cords without a surge protector are not allowed
• USB charging – any item (including lamps, bed risers, etc) with a USB charging port needs to have a grounded (three pronged) plug.  

School supplies

• Stapler/Scissors/Scotch tape/Paperclips/Binder clips
• Pens and pencils
• Notebooks
• Index cards/Post it notes
• Highlighters
• Stackable desk trays

Extras

• Mini sewing kit
• Tool set (screwdrivers, socket wrench, etc)
• Batteries
• Stamps and envelopes
• Bicycle/Lock/Helmet/Pads
• Sports equipment (we plan on doing a lot of outdoor activities!)
• Board games
• Earplugs
• Flashlight
• Baking sheets, pots and pans

Some common items students have brought in previous years that are NOT ALLOWED

• Toasters or anything with an exposed heating element (including a hotplate)
• Air conditioners
• Heated blanket
• 3D printers
• Halogen lamps
• Extension cords
• Alcohol related paraphernalia (decorative alcohol bottles)
• Air Fryers
• Candles

For an extensive list of our policies, please consult your license agreement.

Not unless there is an exceptional circumstance.  If you want to ask for this you should e-mail reslife@oneonta.edu to explain the reason for an early arrival date.

Once you have moved all of your items into your room, you will need to move your vehicles to a remote lot to allow others access to park and move in.  We have many students moving into every building each day during move-in week.

We will have limited carts for use. Please bring your own if you have items that require a hand truck to move items in.

As soon as you move into your building, please head over to the front (outside under a tent) of the RED DRAGON OUTFITTERS BUILDING to pick up your ID card.

Log into your myOneonta student portal and selection the Student Schedule link. Select the appropriate term. Select the 'View textbook information for these courses' link.  Add any items to your cart that you would like to order. Choose 'Ship to Campus' and place the order. Books are shipped to Dragon Express (the main campus mailroom).

Yes. Trunks, boxes and packages can be sent by UPS or Parcel Post. Each mailed item should be addressed to:

Full Name
Dragon #
68 Bugbee Road
Oneonta, NY 13820

Students can find their new dragon number in the directory and in Web Services through myOneonta.

Mail and packages can be picked up from Dragon Express!  For more information visit their website, located here: Student mail and package services.

Double-style residence halls do not have elevators.  In quads/suites/apartments style buildings, elevators are available to assist with moving your belongings to upper floors. You will not be able to ride in the elevators with your belongings because they are freight elevators. Please work with the professional staff of your building to coordinate this.

There are a number of items that are not allowed in the residence halls. These include extension cords, air conditioners, pets, cooking appliances (i.e. toasters, hot pots, hot plates and other appliances that use electricity to cook food), candles, firearms, ammunition, martial arts and archery equipment, and halogen lamps. Please consult the Student Code of Conduct and your Residence Hall License for a complete list and more details.

These are the layouts of our double rooms (our most common):

All our residence hall mattresses are XL Twin (39 x 80). Since most students like to bring egg crate mattress covers, we suggest twin size extra-long sheets to cover the extra bulk, but regular-size comforters and blankets.

All of our residence halls have modified beds (that have the capacity to be raised and lowered) under which is approximately 3 feet of space at its highest point. In addition, you can purchase "risers"  (risers with USB charging ports are not allowed) to provide additional space under beds.

Yes, you may use your own rug; rugs are not provided in the residence hall rooms. However, it is important to first measure the floor in your assigned room to determine an appropriate rug size.

There are blinds covering all windows, but window sizes vary. It is best to measure first before buying curtains or valances for decoration. Curtains must be fire retardant, and a certificate of compliance must be filed with your Residence Hall Director at check-in.

In many of our rooms, the closets have curtains. Students may bring their own rod/curtains to use for the closets. These curtains must be fire retardant and the certificate must be on file with the Residence Hall Director. The important issue is that at the end of the year, the room/curtains be put back in their original places. Huntington Hall does not have curtains on their closets.

The university does not do wireless printing for personal printers because personal printers cannot connect to EDUROAM (the university wifi network). ITS recommends student use the campus printers in each residence hall and various academic computer labs. Personal printers will work if connected via USB.

Yes. NBT and Community Bank automatic teller machines (NYCE, PLUS, CIRRUS, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, American Express, Novus, Quest, Diner's Club Card) are located in the Hunt Union. There is a Sidney Federal Credit Union ATM in Mills Dining Hall.