Packing List
Accommodations
Most students will reside in a double room with a roommate. The double rooms are furnished with twin extra-long beds, chests of drawers, desks with chairs, closets, and wastebaskets. Pillows, sheets, and fans are NOT supplied.Items to Bring
The following is a list of items that are recommended for students to bring to campus. Please check program-specific information in the Student Portal for any additional items needed for class.Bedroom/Wardrobe
- Bed linens: extra-long twin-sized sheets, blankets, pillows, and pillowcases
- Warm weather clothing (Temperatures can get above 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer in Pittsburgh.)
- Extra hangers
- Optional: Dressy casual or semi-formal attire for a dance at the end of the 3rd week
Bathroom
- Towels and washcloths
- Robe and shower shoes
- Shower carrier (for those living in residence halls with floor bathrooms)
- Personal hygiene - shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, etc.
Electronics
- Cell phone (International students: please plan to have a cell phone that works in the U.S.)
- Charging cords
- Extension cords
- Surge protectors
- Personal reading lamp/light
Laundry
- High-efficiency (HE) laundry detergent (The bottle will have an 'HE' symbol on it.)
- Fabric softener
- Dryer sheets
- Small basket or bag
Other
- Cash, credit card, or debit card for miscellaneous purchases
- Photo ID
- Medication*
- Lock box*
*Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs and University Health Services are not responsible for administering any student's medication - students are required to do so on their own. All medication and unused needles should be placed in a lock box, so that no other student can have access to them. Students should also bring their own sharps disposal containers for used needles.
Items Not to Bring
The following items are not permitted and should not be brought to campus:- Cars
- Drones
- Weapons
- Drugs or alcohol
- Animals
- Toaster ovens, candles, incense, hotplates/burners, or any other open flames
- Expensive jewelry (and other valuables)
- Large amounts of money