Moberly Area Community College Residential Life Handbook 2026-2027

Items to Bring

 

Items You May Need

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Item Description

 

Bedspread or comforter, blankets

 

Twin-size sheets (You do NOT need to purchase specialty sheets for our beds.)

 

Pillows and pillowcases

 

Towels and washcloths

 

Clothes hangers

 

Alarm clock or clock-radio with battery

 

Surge strips or surge protectors only.

Choose units with a 15-amp circuit-breaker and safety reset switch. Standard extension cords are not allowed.

 

Toiletries (Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.)

 

Prescribed medications and prescriptions for renewal at a local pharmacy

 

Backpack

 

School supplies (pens, notebooks, etc.)

 

Umbrella, rain gear

 

Self-Care Items

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Item Description

     

First-aid kit (including bandages, alcohol, etc.)

 

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine

 

Fever reducer

 

Decongestant

 

Cough suppressant

 

Thermometer

 

Adhesive bandages

 

Topical antibiotic cream

 

Current insurance card or two-sided copy from parents' plan covering student

 

Items that May Be Useful

   ✔️    Item Description
  Shower bucket
  Shower shoes/flip-flops
  Bathrobe
  Hair dryer
  Broom, small vacuum
  Laundry basket, iron
  Detergent and fabric softener
  Under-bed storage drawers
  Dishware, dish soap
  Stamps, stationery
  Message board for door
  Desk supplies (stapler, folder, etc.)
  Dictionary, thesaurus
  Bicycle and U-lock
  Fan
  Small sewing and tool kits
  Wastebasket and trash bags
  Checkbook, debit card
  Flashlight and batteries
  Cell phone
  Personal computer
 

Pictures, posters, and other decorative items

(Note: The only approved adhesive is the 3M Command Adhesive line of products on brick walls; use brad nails or thumbtacks on drywall)

  Cooking appliances approved for use: toasters (not toaster ovens), coffee makers, rice steamers, and air-popcorn poppers. All appliances must be UL-approved.
 

Desk/floor lamps

(Note: Halogen lamps can be a fire hazard. Please avoid using them in the residence halls. If you choose to have one, it must use a maximum 300-watt bulb and have an attached glass or wire "safety basket.")

  Students are responsible for all furniture being put back in original order when they leave the dorm at the end of the semester. Furniture missing or located in other rooms will result in a hold and a maintenance charge.