What to bring

Packing tips

Label your boxes with your name
Pack in boxes or containers that are easy to move
Don't overpack! Move in and then assess what you still need to purchase
If you are bringing newly purchased items, where possible, remove them from packaging before you arrive

Helpful items to bring:

Ear plugs and mask for sleeping
Table top fan
Personal portable bidet if you use one

If desired, you can order bedding, bath linens and closet storage from or .

Not permitted in all residence spaces:

Candles, incense, halogen lamps, heaters and heat lamps
Plug in air fresheners
Extra furniture
Large appliances
Open pot deep fryers
Instant Hot Pots (Self-heating)
Cooking or camping fuel canisters
Nails, tacks, masking tape, duct tape, scotch tape or other adhesive products to affix posters to walls
Items that promote unsafe alcohol consumption (drinking game tables, funnels, kegs, etc.)
Illegal substances, non-prescribed drugs/narcotics, or drug paraphernalia (hookahs, bongs, pipes, vaporizers, etc.)
Large stereos, sub-woofers or DJ equipment
Weapons
Pets (Not including service animals)

What to pack

First Year building – Harmony Commons


Provided	What to bring
Bed with twin XL size mattress Desk Chair Small nightstand Bookshelf Wardrobe with drawers, shelves, and rod for hanging clothes Small lockable cupboard Blinds Waste bins Shower curtain Small mini fridge	Bedding (Mattress protector, sheets, pillow cases, blanket) Pillows Bath towels, hand towels, face cloths Clothes hangers Drying rack Laundry basket Bathmat Clothes, footwear, and outerwear for all seasons Storage boxes for under your bed (maximum 20” height) Decorations such as posters, pictures, plants Painters tape only to hang posters Electronics and chargers Personal care, hygiene products Medications Hair dryer Toilet paper Hand soap Shower caddy Combination lock for lockable cupboard Cleaning products

Do not bring:

Cooking appliances including, but not limited to, toasters, hot plates, rice cookers, deep fryers. You are not permitted to use any cooking appliances in your room.
Items listed in the “Not permitted” section above
Personal space heaters

First Year townhouses

Provided	Provided in shared spaces	What to bring
Bed with twin XL size mattress Desk Chair Dresser Closet with rod for hanging clothes Blinds Waste bin	Shower curtain Coffee table Couch Chairs Lamp and table lamp Blinds Vacuum, broom, dustpan, mop and bucket Shared storage room Refrigerator and microwave* Depending on availability of units, some first year students may be placed in units typically assigned to upper years. These units include a stove.	Bedding (Mattress protector, sheets, pillow cases, blanket) Pillows Bath towels, hand towels, face cloths Clothes hangers Laundry basket Bathmat Clothes, footwear, and outerwear for all seasons Decorations such as posters, pictures, plants, Sticky tack or painters tape only to hang posters Electronics and their chargers Personal care, hygiene products, medications Hair dryer Toilet paper Hand soap Shower caddy Optional: Electric kettle with auto shut off, small counter top appliances, kitchenware*

*While light cooking is permitted in spaces where stoves are provided, all first year students are enrolled in a mandatory meal plan regardless of room assignment. First year students should plan to have most meals at the dining hall in Harmony Commons.

Do not bring:

Items listed in the “Not permitted” section above

Upper Year and Graduate townhouses

Provided per student	Provided in shared spaces	What to bring
Bed with twin XL size mattress Desk Chair Dresser Closet with rod for hanging clothes Blinds Waste bin	Shower curtain Coffee table Couch Chairs Lamps Refrigerator, stove and microwave Vacuum, broom, dustpan, mop and bucket Shared storage room	Bedding (Mattress protector, sheets, pillow cases, blanket) Pillows Bath towels, hand towels, face cloths Clothes hangers Laundry basket Bathmat Clothes, footwear, and outerwear for all seasons Decorations such as posters, pictures, plants, Sticky tack or painters tape only to hang posters Electronics and their chargers Personal care, hygiene products, medications Hair dryer Toilet paper Hand soap Shower caddy Small counter top appliances: kettle, rice cooker, toaster, blender, coffee maker Cookware Kitchenware

Do not bring:

Items listed in the “Not permitted” section above

Upper Year apartments – Joan Foley Hall

Provided in bedrooms:	Provided in shared bedrooms:	What to bring:
Bed with twin XL size mattress Desk Chair Dresser Built in wardrobe with drawers, cupboard and rod for hanging clothes Blinds Waste bin	Shower curtain Coffee table Couch Chairs Tall lamp and table lamp Refrigerator, stove and microwave Vacuum, broom, dustpan, mop and bucket Shared storage room	Bedding (Mattress protector, sheets, pillow cases, blanket) Pillows Bath towels, hand towels, face cloths Clothes hangers Laundry basket Bathmat Clothes, footwear, and outerwear for all seasons Storage boxes for under your bed Decorations such as posters, pictures, plants, Sticky tack or painters tape only to hang posters Electronics and their chargers Personal care, hygiene products, medications Hair dryer Toilet paper Hand soap Shower caddy Small counter top appliances: kettle, rice cooker, toaster, blender Cookware Kitchenware

Do not bring:

Items listed in the “Not permitted” section above

Preparing for the Toronto climate

Toronto is a vibrant city home to almost three million people. There are many things to see, do, and eat in this wonderous city, so be sure and take advantage of them. While we do enjoy warm summers, it is important to remember that it can get very cold in the winter months. On average, winter temperatures are between –5°C (23°F) and -20°C (-4°F) in the city, and snowstorms are common from December until April. With the wind chill, it can feel even colder than -30°C (-22°F)!

In the winter, it is important to dress in layers so you can keep warm outside and layer down inside.

Suggested winter clothing items:

Warm winter coat (Label indicates it is fit for –15°C or colder weather)

Waterproof/resistant jacket

Waterproof winter boots

Waterproof rain boots

Thermal underwear/base layers to wear under your sweaters

Warm hat (We call them toques!)

Gloves

Scarves

Sweaters

Long sleeved shirts

Long pants

Plenty of warm socks

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Packing tips

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