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Justin Long
Director of Campus Housing
Eckerd College
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
toll-free: (800) 456-9009
phone: (727) 864-8899
Housing
The first semester . . . what will I need?
The residence halls are your home away from home. Moving in is much like getting a place of your own. To make this easier here are some ideas for things you might want to bring with you.
| Alarm Clock | Mattress pad |
| Blankets | Stapler |
| Aspirin | Surge protector with built-in circuit breaker |
| Stereo | Thumb tacks |
| Comforter | Lamps |
| Band aids | Personal Toiletries |
| Posters | Message board (dry erase) |
| Laundry Detergent | Hair dryer |
| Plants | Books |
| Fabric softener | Microwave |
| Soap | Kleenex |
| Ironing Board | Waste basket |
| Hangers | Microwaveable dishes |
| Shower caddy | Sewing kit |
| Umbrella | TV |
| Stamps | Cups/glasses |
| Flip flops | Telephone |
| Pillows | VCR/DVD player |
| Envelopes | Cooking utensils |
| Sheets (twin extra long) | Computer |
| Stationery | Game console |
| Back pack | Medical insurance card |
| Towels | Can opener |
| Scissors | Tools |
| Bathing suit/swim trunks | Bike |
| Washcloths | Skateboard/Rollerblades |
| Tape | Camera |
| Beach towel | Energy Star rated dorm size fridge (no more than 5 cu. ft.) |
| Suntan lotion | Bug spray |
What Not to Bring
- All firearms (including, but not limited to, handguns, rifles, pellet guns, BB guns, paintball guns)
- All other weapons (including, but not limited to, swords, bows and arrows, balloon slingshots, martial arts weapons, hunting knives)
- Fireworks and other explosives
- Pets
- BBQ grills and toaster ovens
- Waterbeds
- Halogen lamps
- Extension Cords (only surge protectors allowed in Residence Halls)
Communicate with your roommate about what each of you are planning to bring, especially relating to larger items such as refrigerators, microwaves, stereos, TV and VCR/DVD player.
Pet Life
Eckerd has one of the oldest pets-in-residence programs in the country. In fact, other colleges look to Eckerd when writing their own pet policies.
Learn more.
Zeta Lounge Renovations
We recently opened the renovated Zeta Lounge featuring an enhanced kitchen area, flat screen TV with surround sound and ample study and meeting space along with new couches, chairs and barstool seating. Learn more.
