Housing Hints & Checklist

Helpful Advice

  • The college supplies a twin size bed frame, mattress, power strip, desk, and chair for each resident. (see lofting rules for more information on what is in each room)
  • You really don't need to bring everything you own.
  • Leave your phone number with your parents - you never know when they will need to talk to you while you are gone. 
  • Don't over-pack; Mom and Dad can always ship "care packages" to you!
  • Consult with your roommate(s) ahead of time so you don't bring duplicate items (for example: TV, VCR, DVD, fridge, rugs)
  • You can buy things in Sioux City - IF YOU NEED THEM.  There is no need to panic if you forget something.

What should students remember to bring to Morningside? 

  • Here is a list of items current students found helpful. 
Necessities      
Clothing Toiletries School Supplies Other
  • Boots
  • Gloves
  • Coat/jacket
  • Winter hat
  • Slippers
  • Robe
  • Bathing suit
  • Sunglasses
  • Hangers
  • Body lotion
  • Chap stick
  • Contact solution
  • Cotton balls
  • Q-Tips
  • Tissues
  • Washcloths/towels
  • Tweezers
  • Razors
  • Shaving cream
  • Nail clipper
  • Nail polish/remover
  • Dental Floss
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Mouthwash
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair spray
  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • Soap/dish
  • Shower shoes
  • Perfume/cologne
  • Deodorant
  • Shower caddie
  • Assignment book/planner
  • Notebooks
  • Folders
  • Highlighters
  • Whiteout
  • Pens/pencils
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Ruler
  • Tape
  • Stapler/staples
  • Paperclips
  • Desk organizer
  • Calculator
  • Bedding for twin bed and a pillow
  • Alarm Clock
  • Laundry basket/bag
  • Laundry detergent
  • Quarters
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Message board
  • Desk lamp
  • Address book
  • Stamps/envelopes
  • CD player/MP3 player
  • Wastepaper basket
  • Picture album with friends & family
  • Camera
  • Room decorations
  • Posters w/sticky tac
  • Rug
  • Extension cords/power strips
  • Window fan
  • Cables for TV hook up
  • Needle/thread
  • Phone (If living in Roadman South, Poppen, Waitt, or Lags Hall
  • Bicycle
  • Tools
  • Stackable crate/shelving
  • Iron/Iron Board
 
 
Medication/Health Items
  • Vitamins
  • Cough/cold medicine
  • Antacids
  • Allergy pills
  • Pain reliever
  • Ointment
  • Vaseline
  • Thermometer
  • Heating pad
  • Band-Aids
  • Health insurance card
  • Medications
 
Cleaning Supplies
  • Dish soap
  • Cleaning/dusting rags
  • Multi-surface cleaner
 
Items for your Car
 
  • Jumper cables
  • Ice scraper
  • Winter survival kit
  • Oil
  • Air pressure gage
Kitchen Items
  • Baggies
  • Aluminum foil
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Paper Towels
  • Dishes/Bowls/Plates
  • Silverware
  • Measuring cups
  • Glasses/cups/mugs
  • Plastic containers
  • Butter
  • Salt/Pepper shakers
  • Sugar
  • Crackers
  • Granola bars
  • Hot chocolate
  • Tea bags
  • Peanut Butter/Jelly
  • Soup/Ramen noodles
  • Microwave popcorn
  • Coffee pot/hot pot
  • Kettle/frying pan
 
 
Recreation Equipment
  • Baseball/Softball
  • Bat/Glove
  • Basketball
  • Frisbee
  • Games/Puzzles
  • Playing Cards
  • Tennis Racquet/Balls
  • Movies
 
   
   
   
   
     
       

All traditional residence halls provide:

  • Free cable television hook up
  • Phone number with voice mail access
  • Vending machines
  • Study and TV lounges
  • Information desk
  • Public kitchen facilities with stove, microwave, and fridge
  • Coin laundry facilities ($1.00 to wash or dry)
  • Computer Print Station
  • Game Room
  • Vacuum Cleaners

 

Items to discuss with your roommate
  • TV/VCR/DVD/Video games
  • Small fridge (5.0 cubic feet or less)
  • Additional furniture
  • Lofts (if not provided in room)
 
 

Refrigerators:

Can be brought for use in student's rooms, no larger than 5.0 cubic ft.

Storage

There are NO areas for storage of personal items, furniture, boxes, or bicycles during the school year or the summer months. There are storage units available for rent in Sioux City. Check local listings once you get to campus.

Do NOT bring:

  • Microwaves
  • Air Conditioners/Swamp Coolers
  • Pets (except fish)
  • Halogen lamps
  • Fireworks
  • Waterbed
  • Candles
  • Incense
  • Any appliance with exposed heating elements (i.e. toasters, electric frying pans, hot plates, space heaters, Forman grills)
  • Phones - they are provided in Dimmitt, the Plex, and Roadman North
  • Firearms/Hunting knives
   
   


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