What Should I Pack?

This question is the one that every new residential Salem student asks! There are many ways to personalize your room and make it your own. Your room will be furnished with twin beds, two desks, two chairs, and two dressers with four drawers each. All double-sized rooms also have two closets, each to accommodate one student. Before you arrive, we suggest that you contact your roommate to coordinate who is bringing which items.

Window and mattress sizes:

Clewell Hall (First-Years & Transfers)

            1st Floor: 12 x 12’1” – Window: 39’5” x 61’5”
            2nd Floor: 12’ x 13’ – Window: 39’5” x 61’5”
            3rd Floor: 11’ x 13’ – Window: 34’ x 53’5”

*Clewell will have window AC units
**Clewell has regular-length twin mattresses

The following items would be helpful to you:

  • Face masks/covering
  • School supplies (computer, backpack, planner, pens/pencils, notebooks, calculator, etc.)
  • Alarm clock
  • Desk lamp
  • Power strips with built-in circuit breakers (regular extension cords are prohibited)
  • Small refrigerator (2-6 cubic feet)
  • Waste basket and liners
  • Toiletries and cleaning supplies - soap, broom, laundry basket and detergent, etc.
  • Linens - towels, blankets/comforters, pillow, pillowcase, mattress pad, and twin sheets
  • Medications, prescriptions, first aid kit/supplies
  • Important phone numbers and information - identification, insurance, physician
  • Decorative items - pictures, posters, corkboard (nails and screws are prohibited)
  • Area rug - most residence hall rooms have tile or hardwood floors

Questions? Contact:

Residence Life
(336) 721-2627
residencelife@salem.edu

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