What to Bring
Stationary Products
Personal Hygiene Products
Electronics
Did we mention bring an ethernet cord already?!?!? Please bring an ethernet cord.
This category speaks for itself; don't leave your laptop in Manitoba. Mom and Dad will be pretty unhappy if they have to mail that to you. Every room comes with a power bar or two, depending on whether one lives in a double or single (three for the triples, keep up now), but you may like to have one just in case.
Laundry & Cleaning
Each floor contains a cleaning supplies room where you'll find a mop and bucket as well as some brooms, unless the other floors have stolen them on you (it might be best to invest $5 and buy one from WalMart to keep in your rooms), garbage bags and cleaning supplies to clean your room.
Nevertheless, you may want to pack:
Bedding
The mattresses in Campbell Hall are size: Twin XL. Be sure to buy sheets that fit this size!
Miscellaneous
This section is mostly from personal experience, but don't worry if you forget any of this, mom or dad will send it in the mail.
Bring...
Don't forget some white shirts (3-4 should be fine) for various events and clothing you don't mind getting dirty/ruined with paint!
Finally, bring dressy/formal wear for banquets, Sackvegas, First class bash/Last class bash, and other events throughout the year!
DO NOT BRING
- Pens
- Pencils
- Erasers
- White out
- A ruler
- Stapler (with staples)
- Stickie notes
- A mini whiteboard: you can put this on your door and leave messages on it!
- Whiteboard markers (a lot of students study alone or in groups in classrooms at night, and bringing your own set of whiteboard markers is key!!!). It is also important to bring these if you put a whiteboard on the front of your res door.
- Calculator
- 3-hole punch
- Scotch tape (Bring extra, you would be surprised by the many uses for tape in university)
- Printer paper
- Printer ink or toner
- Ethernet cord - VERY IMPORTANT. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU KNOW HOW TO TURN OFF THE WIRELESS CAPABILITIES OF YOUR PRINTER. OUR WIFI BECOMES VERY, VERY SLOW IF YOUR WIRELESS PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO OUR NETWORK. If there are printers that are using the wifi, Facilitates Management actually comes into the building to hunt down the wifi-sucking printers.
- USB drive
- Subject dividers
- Looseleaf hole reinforcers
- SHARPIES
Personal Hygiene Products
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Razors
- Shaving cream
- TOILET PAPER - bring lots, you would be surprised by how much you and your suitemate(s) will go through, ESPECIALLY the days that the tater tot casserole is served.
- Band-aids
- Echinacea, Cold FX, Vitamin C - This helps to prevent you from getting sick with the cold! THE SACKVILLE PLAGUE IS NOT A MYTH.
- Handsoap
- Dish soap
- 2 pairs of rubber gloves for both cleaning your bathroom and washing your dishes
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
Electronics
Did we mention bring an ethernet cord already?!?!? Please bring an ethernet cord.
This category speaks for itself; don't leave your laptop in Manitoba. Mom and Dad will be pretty unhappy if they have to mail that to you. Every room comes with a power bar or two, depending on whether one lives in a double or single (three for the triples, keep up now), but you may like to have one just in case.
- Cell phone
- Cell phone charger
- Laptop charger
- A fan
- Bluetooth speaker (if you have one :) )
Laundry & Cleaning
Each floor contains a cleaning supplies room where you'll find a mop and bucket as well as some brooms, unless the other floors have stolen them on you (it might be best to invest $5 and buy one from WalMart to keep in your rooms), garbage bags and cleaning supplies to clean your room.
Nevertheless, you may want to pack:
- Surface cleaner - Lysol wipes
- Paper towels
- Air freshener
- Laundry bag/basket
- Laundry detergent
- Oxiclean/Spray and wash
- Fabric softener/Bounce sheets
Bedding
The mattresses in Campbell Hall are size: Twin XL. Be sure to buy sheets that fit this size!
- Pillows
- Sheets
- Mattress topper and/or memory foam
- Duvet and duvet cover
- Blanket(s)
Miscellaneous
This section is mostly from personal experience, but don't worry if you forget any of this, mom or dad will send it in the mail.
Bring...
- ANYTHING YELLOW AND GREEN (they are our House Colors)
- An alarm clock with a loud alarm (especially to wake you up for those 8:30AM classes)
- Some slippers (ESPECIALLY NUK NUUKS)
- Students will be permitted a maximum of six thumbtacks in their residence room to hang posters, lights, etc. Removable hooks, such as 3M hooks, are still permitted in residence. Students will not be required to remove these hooks upon move-out – they will be removed by Facilities Management at no charge to the student.
- The use of removable adhesive putty (blue sticky tack) is no longer permitted in residence.
- Athletic wear - Campbell Hall loves the Athletic Cardio and Zumba group fitness classes at the Fitness Centre!
- Water bottle(s) or commuter cups if you like your coffee!
- Coat and sweater hangers
- An umbrella and rain boots (it rains a lot in Sackville)
- Driver's license
- Social insurance card
- Medicare/Healthcare card
- Passport
- A fan
- Also, a lot of residents have whiteboards on their doors to indicate "where they are".
- Anything special you may want in your room. For example - a Himalayan salt lamp or your Teddy bear.
- Note: At the start of the year, there is a big poster sale, so don't worry if you are unable to find anything to hand on your walls!
Don't forget some white shirts (3-4 should be fine) for various events and clothing you don't mind getting dirty/ruined with paint!
Finally, bring dressy/formal wear for banquets, Sackvegas, First class bash/Last class bash, and other events throughout the year!
DO NOT BRING
- Hot plates and other cocking appliances - we have a kitchen on every floor, and our main lounge has an oven!
- Space heaters (you can rent a space heater through Facilities Management when you get here)
- Your pet/animals
- Microwaves
- Anything with an open flame (e.g. no candles
- The use of removable adhesive putty (blue sticky tack) is no longer permitted in residence.
- If you're wondering about anything else, please Refer to the MTA housing FAQ HERE :)
- www.mta.ca/Community/Housing/Tips_and_resources/FAQ/FAQ/