Sterling Dollar General stocks most items a student might need, including linens and personal toiletries. New students are encouraged to complete Personal Property Identification sheets at move-in which include model and identification numbers of electronics.

Suggested Items:

  • XL Twin bedding and mattress pad
  • Towels, shower caddy, shower shoes, personal grooming items, and toiletries
  • Hangers
  • Over the counter and prescribed medications
  • Appliances with auto on/off switch and no open coils (fan, coffee maker, electric kettle, etc)
  • Dishes
  • Small fridge
  • Laundry supplies
  • Trashcan and trash bags
  • Small couch, futon or chair (room layouts with measurements available online)
  • Approved surge protector (must have light and plug directly into the wall)
  • Desk lamp (non-halogen)
  • Electronics (laptop, TV, DVD player, and chargers)
  • School Supplies
  • Important Documents (Immunization record, insurance card, driver’s license, social security card, etc)
  • Winter wear, blankets and cold weather items ***fall athletes may not have time to go home to gather these during the semester
  • Personal recreation items (gaming systems, books, movies, etc)
  • 3M removable hanging strips and hooks

Prohibited Items:

  • Weapons and firearms of any kind
    • Weapons or ammunition of any kind cannot be stored in a student’s room or vehicle while parked or driven on campus.
    • fireworks, firearms, air-soft guns, blow darts, stun guns, other weapons, or any explosive device on campus is prohibited.
    • Bows and arrows, knives (other than pocket knife with a blade no longer than a driver’s license), BB guns, paintball guns, and other items that are capable of causing physical harm to others or damage to property.
  • Microwave, space heater and any appliances with an open heating element
  • Extension cords (only surge protectors are allowed)
  • Wireless routers (campus has accessible wifi)
  • Candles, incense, or anything else with an open flame
  • Flammable materials, such as gasoline, kerosene and Coleman fuel products. Flammable décor, including live Christmas Trees.
  • Alcohol, tobacco products (including chew) and illegal substances
  • Pets (only small fish allowed)
  • Large amounts of cash
  • Irreplaceable valuables