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Cal Poly Mustang Move-in Checklist

Easily track everything you need to bring or buy.

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How to use this list

Add new items to the list by clicking the ‘+ Add new item’ button or the ‘+New row’ link at the bottom of a category; update the

Category List⁠

if you want to. Click ‘Details’ to view and add notes, comments, product details.

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To Buy: Shopping list⁠

To Borrow or share⁠

pages from your mobile phone.

Scroll down to see prohibited items you should leave at home.

Items already purchased or picked up, or are ready to be packed are highlighted in dark green, while additional eco-friendly, sustainable alternative items are marked in green text.

Packing List

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Group

Item (See 'i' for more details)

Status

Packed

Details

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Bedding

Bedding & pillows (x 2) (see ‘i’ for more details)

Extra blanket

Comforter or duvet

Sheet set (x2)

Mattress Topper

Body pillow w/Cover

Backrest

Bathroom / Shower

Bathrobe

Bath towels

Toiletries (see ‘i’ for more details)

Blow dryer, curling iron, hair straightener(see ‘i’ for more details)

Shower caddy

Washcloths

Shower shoes

Tech

Television

Gaming consoles

Radios & stereos

Computer, tablet (see ‘i’ for more details)

Power strip with surge protector

Printer (see ‘i’ for more details)

Alarm clock

Mobile phone

Headphones/Earbuds

Laptop lock

Charging cords, cables, and adapters

Ethernet cable

Flash drive

Health / Personal Care

Emergency Supply Kit (see ‘i’ for more details)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Cleaners (see ‘i’ for more details)

Healthcare info

Glasses and contact lens supplies

Preferred over-the-counter medications

Hand sanitizer

Thermometer

Tissues

Sunscreen

Over-the-door mirror

Febreeze

Dish soap

Cleaning / Laundry

Laundry supplies (see ‘i’ for more details)

Laundry basket/bag

Dryer sheets and fabric softener

Lint roller

Cleaning wipes

Paper towels

Sponge

Vacuum

Trash bags

Wastebasket

Kitchen / Appliances

Cookware (Campus apartments, Poly Canyon, Cerro Vista, only, NOT Residence halls)

Reusable bowl, plate, cup/mug, and utensils

Reusable food-storage containers

Reusable water bottle and travel mug

Water dispenser with built-in filter

Small microwave (check school for more info)

Chip clips

Keurig/K cups

Disposable plates/napkins

Bowls/Cups/Utensils

Seasonal

Umbrella

Winter coat, hat, gloves

Waterproof/resistant shoes or boots

Sport gear (see 'i’ for more details)

Beach towel/bag

Other

Important documents (see ‘i’ for more details)

Bicycle & U-lock

LED desk lamp (see ‘i’ for more details)

School supplies

Hangers

Small desk fan

Small personal safe

3M adhesive hooks & strips. No nails.

Room decor, like area rugs, art, throw pillows (see ‘i’ for more details)

Bike helmet and headlight

Nightstand lamp

Yoga mat or other wellness/workout items

Underbed storage

Stacking drawers/bins

Closet organizers

Double closet rack

Towel rack

Hangers

Dry erase dots

Command strips

Clear push pins/White map pins

Duct tape

Flashlight & batteries

Door stop

Duffle bag/Backpack/Laptop case

Desk organizer

Lap desk

Bulbs for desk lamp

Power strip

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🏡 What to leave at home

Click dropdown arrow to expand each section to view prohibited items:

𝙓 Prohibited Items in Residence Halls

Air conditioners, space heaters

Coffee makers. Each residence hall will be equipped with a K-cup coffee maker and electric tea kettle.

Electric skillets, grills, toasters/toaster ovens, rice cookers, slow cookers, steamers, hot plates

Microwaves & mini-fridges. Microwaves are provided. Mini-fridges are permitted if approved by the Disability Resource Center.

Extension cords. Instead, bring a power strip with a surge protector.

Flammables. This includes candles, incense, gasoline, fireworks and propane.

Barbecues, charcoal, lighter fluid

Halogen lamps, lava lamps

Furniture of any kind. No need to bring chairs, couches or futons. Rooms come fully furnished. Keep furniture placed away from electrical plugs so that the cords are not sharply bent or pressed.

Plug-in, decorative lighting. Holiday lights are only permitted if they are LED and battery-powered.

Personal Irons. Each laundry room will be equipped with ironing boards and irons.

Lofts, bed risers. Riser kits, blocks and bricks are not permitted. Only furniture provided by University Housing that is designed for lofting may be lofted.

Industrial cleaning solvents

Pets Pets are not permitted, with the exception of fish in an aquarium not to exceed five gallons per resident or 10 gallons per room.

Weapons. Air-soft guns, knives, slingshots, stun guns, BB guns, pellet guns, water guns, firearms, bow and arrows, ammunition, explosives or other weapons are prohibited.

Refrigerators, freezer units. One mini-refrigerator measuring approximately 33” x 18” x 20” with an internal freezer compartment is provided in each residence hall room.

Tobacco, cannabis or smoking products. Cal Poly is a smoke-free, vape-free, drug-free campus

Storage units taller than 48”. If you buy a storage bin before move-in, hang onto the receipt just in case you don’t have enough room. San Luis Obispo also has stores where you can pick up items after moving in: Target, Costco, Home Depot and Bed Bath and Beyond, to name a few.

𝙓 Prohibited Items in Campus Apartments