What to Bring
CCS can take no responsibility for students personal property. If you do not have insurance through your own and/or your parents' homeowners policy, the Office of Student Life can provide information about other programs. We also suggest keeping a list of valuables and their identification numbers in a safe place.
Art Center Building Furnishings Includes:
- 1 twin (single) bed per student
- 1 dresser per student
- 1 night stand in every bedroom
- 2 couches
- 1 coffee table
- 2 end tables
- 1 dining room table
- 1 dining chair per student
- Wall to wall carpeting (in most suites)
- Full size refrigerator
- Electric stove
Taubman Furnishings Includes:
- Twin (single) bed per student
- Under-bed storage unit (which includes flat file storage!) or a dresser per student
- Wardrobe or closet per student
- Sofa per unit
- Coffee table per unit
- Carpeting
- 1 bedside table per unit
What to Bring
Residents may wish to discuss bringing some of the larger/more expensive items on the list with suitemates so they do not end up with multiple items.
Linens: standard size twin sheets, blankets, pillow, comforter, mattress pad,
towels, bath mat.
Electronics: TV/VCR/DVD, radio/stereo, alarm clock, computer, power strips/surge protectors (for all electronic equipment), 3 to 2 prong outlet converters (ACB only)
Kitchen:
ACB: Talk with your suitemates before you bring these items. Pots & pans, silverware and utensils, dishes, glassware, storage containers, cutting board, towels, microwave, hot pads, toaster, and food. We recommend bringing 3 garbage cans for your suite. One for trash and then the other two for separating recycling.
TC: One dorm sized refrigerator and one microwave is allowed per suite. You may also want to bring some dishes if you plan on eating in your room. You may also want to bring a coffee pot, crock pot, and rice cooker. George Foreman type grills, toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, pizza ovens, or any other items that have open coils are not allowed. If you have questions on whether something is allowed, please ask. Items not allowed will be confiscated.
Cleaning Supplies: Mop, broom, sponges, bucket, cleaning solutions, VACUUM, plunger, toilet brush, and laundry supplies. You will need this to prepare for the monthly suite inspections.
Miscellaneous: Shelving units, trunk with a lock, fan, first aid kit, flashlight, iron/board, laundry basket, lamps (no halogen bulbs allowed), desk, easel, or drafting table and chair, shower organizer, shower curtain (plain white liner and rings are provided), toiletries, toilet paper, small personal refrigerator (optional), money, hangers, tension rods (window coverings are provided in ACB bedroom windows and in the Taubman).
What NOT to Bring
Pets (other than fish-max 10 gal. tank)
Weapons
Drugs & drug paraphernalia
Hookahs & Water pipes
Alcohol (CCS is a dry campus and alcohol is not allowed regardless of age or residence location.)
Water beds
Nails, screws, drills, or anything that will put holes in the walls
FIRE HAZARDS such as halogen lamps, candles, incense, or open flame devices.
Some kitchen items in the Taubman Center, please see above for more details.
Please note: these items will be confiscated and not returned.
