In an effort to make your move in and living space friendly, we have come up
with two specific lists that will help inform what to bring to the college and what
to leave at home. It is helpful to coordinate with your roommate(s) as to what to
bring so that you do not duplicate things that are only needed once in a room.
If you
are
unsure
about
any
item,
please
check
with
staff
PRIOR
to
arrival.
What To Bring:
o
Alarm
Clock
o Headphones
o Surge Protector (with power switch)
o
Cell Phone Charger
o
Portable cell phone charger for trips
o Broom and Dust Pan
o
Desk Lamp
o
Plastic
Silverware
o Food Storage Containers
o
Lock box/Security Lock for Electronics
o
Hair
Dryer
o
Plastic cups, plates, utensils
o
Water
Bottle
o
Paper
Towels/Tissue
o
Small Trash Can and liners
o
Detergent and Fabric Softener
o Laundry Bag
o Drying Rack
o
Twin-Extra Long Sheets
o Pillows
o Comforter
o Towels
o Fan(s)
o Area Rug
o Shower Caddy
o Adhesive Hooks (removable)
o
Mattress
Pad
o Toiletries
o
Shower
Shoes/Flip-Flops
o
First-Aid Kit
o
Medical
Insurance
Information
o Vitamins
o
Medication
o
Debit/Credit
card
(prepaid or regular to use laundry
facilities/vending machines)
o Optional:
Accessories that make you feel at home
School Supplies (Required):
o
Pen/Pencils/Numerous Colored Highlighters
o
FIVE
1.5” to 2”, 3-Ring Binders/Filler Paper – lined
and graph
o
Dividers for your binders (8 sets of 5-tab)
o
White-out/Stapler and staples/Paper Clips
o
Scientific calculator is used for math courses (e.g.,
TI-30XIIS).
The calculator on a cell phone is not
suitable
o
Assignment Pads
– we will give each student an
assignment pad, so do not purchase one.
RESIDENCE HALL LIST FOR 2023 - THAMES AT MITCHELL
o Laptop (Used in classes, for homework, and during advisory meetings)
o Optional: Printer and paper (Students may print at numerous locations on campus)
o
Optional: Computer “Flash” Drive
o We have devices in the library that we use to support students
Mitchell College Guidelines for Bringing Your Own Devices:
• All systems should have the latest Operating System (OS) or (iOS – for Mac’s)
o We are agnostics of brands – with the exception of Chrome Books which we DO NOT
recommend
• All systems should have an active Antivirus (free or purchased)
o Avast can be downloaded for free from www.avast.com
• iPads and tablets are welcomed for personal use, BUT they are not used in place of laptops for
academics
• Laptop configuration examples:
o Dell Latitude E5570
§ Intel Core i7-6600U (dual core, 2.6GHZ, 4MB cache)
§ Windows 10
§ AMD Radeon R7 M360 2GB graphics card minimum
§ 8GB memory minimum
§ 128GB SATA Class 20 solid state drive minimum
§ Dual band wireless adapter and Bluetooth
§ Non-touch screen (This example does not have a touch screen, but you may wish to have
a touch screen)
§ Camera and microphone
o MAC laptop configuration example:
§ Macbook Air 13.5 inch
§ Intel Core i5, dual core 1.6 GHZ processor
§ Intel graphics card 6000
§ 8 GB memory minimum
§ 256GB flash-based storage minimum
Art Supplies:
It is recommended that you bring typical craft/art supplies with you. This would include scissors,
tape, glue sticks, assorted construction paper, markers, etc. Art supplies are good for being
creative, designing projects for classes or for a club, or developing flyers to help you or your
friends run for the Student Government Association, for example.
Technology:
Textbooks:
Required books for ALL students – Fall 2023/2024 Thames at Mitchell College:
o Please buy ALL the books as new and bring them to campus when you move in.
o We DO NOT recommend renting as you will need new books and will use them for Fall and Spring
semesters- all year (longer than rental agreements).
o Remember to buy the required edition for the books.
o Courses not listed will provide supplement materials for the class.
Course
Title of Course
Book Title
Edition
ISBN
CW100
College Writing
Intersections:
A Thematic
Reader for
Writers.
Bedford/St.
Martin’s
1st Edition
2017
978-1319004962
MA097
Math Experience
Math in Our
World
4
th
Edition
978-1259969690
MA101
Math in Our World
Math in Our
World
4
th
Edition
978-1259969690
Intersections: A Thematic Reader for Writers (on Amazon):
https://www.amazon.com/Intersections-Thematic-Writers-Emily
Isaacs/dp/1319004962/ref=pd_ybh_a_sccl_8/134-6446155-2224742?pd_rd_w=wCuZx&content-
id=amzn1.sym.67f8cf21-ade4-4299-b433-69e404eeecf1&pf_rd_p=67f8cf21-ade4-4299-b433-
69e404eeecf1&pf_rd_r=MKGSA61RJ5FZEYXZTZDB&pd_rd_wg=GBeEi&pd_rd_r=a959c5f9-bee8-496c-a45a-
c05edcc60fa0&pd_rd_i=1319004962&psc=1
Bookstore Information:
Mitchell College Online Bookstore has the books in the Thames at Mitchell College area. They can be
ordered and sent to your home. Buy all new titles. Please remember we DO NOT recommend renting
as you will need new books and will use them all year (longer than the rental agreements).
Link: https://www.bkstr.com/mitchellcollegestore
Notes:
Feel free to shop around to find the titles on Amazon and other book outlets. Please remember to
buy new copies and the required edition for the books you will be using. If you have questions or
need more direction about ordering books, please reach out to Ron Samul [email protected]
What To Leave at Home:
Living with many people in a small space means that certain luxuries are not
permitted to ensure the safety of all. Based on years of operating college
residence halls and yearly input from students, the Mitchell College Student
Affairs Staff must insist that you
DO NOT
bring the following items to campus:
Χ
Χ
Electric Space Heater
Halogen Lamp
Χ
Χ
Horseshoes
Firearms
Χ
Sun Lamp
Χ
BB, Orby, water, or any item
bearing the likeness of a gun
Χ
Toaster
Χ
Paintball/Airsoft
Markers
Χ
Microwave
Χ
Knives, any weapons
Χ
Hot Plate
Χ
Unapproved furniture
Χ
Air
Fryer
Χ
Gasoline/Kerosene
Χ
Electric Frying Pan
Χ
Traffic
Signs
Χ
Grill
Χ
Lawn Ornaments
Χ
Candles
Χ
Real
Estate
Signs
Χ
Incense
Χ
Alcohol
Χ
Pipe/Pipe
Tobacco
Χ
Decorative
Alcohol
Containers
Χ
Cigars
Χ
Drugs/Drug Paraphernalia
Χ
Pets
Χ
Ceiling
Decorations
Χ
Cinder
Block
Χ
Musical Amplifiers
Χ
Extension
Cords
Χ
Air
Conditioner
Χ
Waterbed
Χ
Fireworks
/
Explosives
Χ
Bed Lofting Materials
Χ
Drills
Χ
Free
Weights
Χ
TV
Mount
Χ
Dart
Boards