In preparation for an exciting summer filled with learning about your course's topic and participating in exploratory and social programming activities, there are a few items we thought you should keep in mind to make your experience here at UConn run smoothly.
- Clothing: Dress is casual and keep in mind that it can get pretty hot in Connecticut
- Pajamas and personal garments
- Laboratory attire: Long pants, close-toed shoes, and hair tie for long hair
- Light jacket or sweater: The air conditioning indoors can be strong, layering is always a good idea
- Rain gear: a rain jacket and umbrella just in case we get a rainy day
- Walking shoes: UConn is a big campus, you will be walking a lot!
- Sports/workout gear
- Swimsuit
- Shower shoes: flip-flops will do
- Personal toiletries including a shower/bathroom caddy
- Hair dryer
- Waste basket
- Laundry bag/basket, detergent, hangers
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Notebook, pen, backpack
- Alarm clock
- Your favorite snacks
- The one pillow you can't sleep without: We will provide you with one, but is one ever enough?
- Headphones: to use on your walk to class or listen to music on your free time
- Extra contact lenses or glasses
- Cellphone: we use a mobile app to stay in touch with students throughout the week
- Laptop/tablet: Some courses may require you to bring one, check it out here
- Camera to take pictures of the beautiful campus
- White t-shirt or item for tie dye activity
- Spending money: your Resident Manager may plan a visit to the UConn Bookstore, Dairy Bar, or Downtown Storrs Center
- Musical instrument: On Friday nights we have an Open Mic
- Athletic equipment: UConn has basketball and volleyball courts, as well as soccer and tennis fields
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (first meal starts with dinner on each Sunday)
- Room furnishings: XL twin bed, dresser, desk, and chair
- Linen packet: top sheet, fitted sheet, thing cotton blanket, towel, face cloth, pillow, and pillow case
- A lanyard with meal card and room key
- Program t-shirt, backpack, and water bottle
- Wireless Internet
- Laundry machines (How to Operate Laundry Machines)
- Valuables (jewelry, electronics, or expensive items); UConn PCS is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Extension cords
- Motor Vehicles, mopeds, or motorcycles
- Privately owned air conditioners
- Electric heaters, toaster ovens, hot plates, electric grills or skillets
- Firearms, ammunition, any weapons, bows, guns, BB guns, slingshots, and launching devices
- Fireworks, powder, and other explosive or potentially dangerous objects
- Drugs, narcotics, harmful materials
- Any items with exposed heating elements, candles or incense
- Pets