These are just a few suggestions from some upperclassmen. Bring things that will make you feel the most at home! Please look up what is and what is not allowed in the dorm rooms, for instance, NO microwaves, hot plates, or air fryers!
Things to discuss with your roommate:
For all furniture discuss whether you want to bring it from home or purchase it once you’ve arrived in South Bend
Supplies Shopping in South Bend:
South Bend has a Super Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Walmart for all your supply needs.
Some Notre Dame must haves:
Suggestions:
For a complete list click here. The following are just commonly asked about or forgotten items.
Clothing:
Things to discuss with your roommate:
- Television
- Refrigerator
- Carpet (the floor in Ryan is tiled so rugs are great for keeping feet warm in the winter)
- Couch/Futon
- Other small furniture
- Posters
For all furniture discuss whether you want to bring it from home or purchase it once you’ve arrived in South Bend
Supplies Shopping in South Bend:
South Bend has a Super Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Walmart for all your supply needs.
Some Notre Dame must haves:
- A few dresses for formal dances
- Fun, crazy clothes for themed dances (pirate, disco, America, 80’s etc. Or you can always stop by Salvation Army during the year to find these)
- Warm clothes for the winter
- As much blue, gold and green as possible…for football games or any day you want to show your ND pride
Suggestions:
For a complete list click here. The following are just commonly asked about or forgotten items.
Clothing:
- Shower sandals/flip flops
- Rain boots: ND sidewalks are known to have standing water
- Sturdy winter boots
- Warm winter coat: it has been known to snow in October so don’t wait until Thanksgiving to bring your coat
- Business casual & Business formal outfits: the career center hosts plenty of interviews and recruitment events during the year for which appropriate attire is required
- Sheets: twin extra-long
- Mattress Pad
- 3M Command Strip Hooks or 3M adhesive strips: you CANNOT use nails, push pins, scotch or duct tape on the walls, the paint will rip off (masking tape is okay)
- Paper towels
- Dishes/mugs/cups
- Paper plates
- Silverware
- Soap/Sponge
- Lysol Wipes
- Drying rack (there are some great over-the-door folding options to save space)
- Laundry bag
- Laundry basket
- Detergent
- Fabric softener
- Dryer sheets
- Bike & bike lock!: there are bike racks both in front of and behind Ryan in addition to plenty spread out around campus. It’s important to bring a lock, U-locks are recommended!