Things To Bring

Refrigerators

Compact refrigerators are available for rent on a semester or academic year basis. An authorized vendor will be available within the halls during the first few days of each semester. Any refrigerator not obtained from an authorized vendor must be in good working condition, must have a rated amperage of between 1.4 and 3.6 and is subject to inspection. Full-size refrigerators are not permitted.

Telephones

All student rooms have a private telephone line and jack. You should bring your own phone. Two numbers will be assigned to you: Your regular phone number, which should be given to friends and family in order to call you, and a personal authorization code you can use when you make a long distance call. The personal authorization code should be kept confidential to ensure that you are billed only for the calls you make.

Television/Stereo Cable

Each residence hall room is equipped with a cable television/stereo hook-up. You should provide your own coaxial cable. The cost of the basic cable service (72 television and 25 FM radio channels including HBO and Showtime) are included in your room and board charges.

Direct Online Access to the Internet

Residents in all communities are able to access the Minnesota State Mankato computer systems and the internet from two wired outlets in their room. Wireless access is available in the public areas of the residence halls.

Electrical Appliances

The Department of Residential Live reserves the right to restrict appliances that pose a danger to the residence halls. Specifically, the following appliances are not allowed: charcoal grills, gas grills, microwaves over 600 watts, refrigerators over 3.6 amps, toaster ovens, freezers, halogen lamps and appliances with an open heating element or flame.

What Else?

While the rooms are comfortably furnished, most students choose to enhance their rooms by adding their own personal touch. Items that you may want to consider bringing include:
    address book
    alarm clock
    answering machine
    area rug/carpet
    bathrobe
    bike and bike lock
    bedspread/comforter
    clothes hangers
    coffee maker
    computer/printer
    can opener
    curling iron
    dental floss
    dictionary/thesaurus
    drying rack
    envelopes
    fan
    flashlight/batteries
    hair dryer
    hair products
    hot air popper
    iron
    laundry bag/basket
    laundry soap
    metal wastebasket
    microwave
    non-halogen study lamp
    personal care items
    pillow
    plants
    posters
    power strip/surge protector
    radio
    razors
    refrigerator
    school supplies
    sewing kit
    sheets/bedding
    shelves/storage containers
    shower shoes
    shower tote
    soap
    stamps
    stereo (with headphones)
    telephone
    television and coaxial cable
    toaster
    toothbrush
    toothpaste
    towels
    umbrella/raincoat

Be sure to communicate with your roommate before coming to campus. This will help you avoid duplication of some items.