Residence Halls
Amenities
Included in your room
Twin extra long bed and mattress
Desk
Desk chair
Closet
Storage space
Recycling bin
All residence hall furniture is moveable so you can configure your space to suit your lifestyle.
Included in the residence hall
Community kitchen
Laundry services
Community lounge areas
Study areas
Recreation areas with billiards and/or ping pong tables
There are also plenty of outdoor spaces to relax, study,
and socialize.
What to Bring
The Basics
- Bedding – sheets, blankets, and pillows to fit size Twin Extra Long mattresses (35” x 80”)
- Charging cables
- Cleaning supplies (paper towels, disinfecting wipes, all-purpose disinfecting spray, etc.)
- Clothing and shoes that give you a variety of options as the weather changes
- Hand soap and hand sanitizer
- Hangers
- Laundry basket and detergent for High Efficiency washing machines
- Mini-refrigerator (6 cubic feet maximum)
- Power strips (multi-outlet with built-in surge protector)
- School supplies like backpack, pens, notebooks, etc.
- Toiletries and a caddy to carry them to the shower
- Toilet paper and tissues
- Towels
- Trash cans (recycling bins are provided)
For Extra Convenience
- Air Fryer
- Bicycle with durable U-lock
- Cooking supplies if you’d like to use your residence hall’s community kitchen
- Computer and printer
- Decorations
- Ethernet cable if you want to use wired internet
- Headphones
- Entertainment or Gaming System
- Microwave
- Night light
- Picture hanging strips
- Quarters for Laundry (or use Aggie Cash)
- Snacks and drinks
- Something fun: board games, a deck of cards, sports equipment, etc.
- Television and/or streaming device
Tips for Move-in Weekend
- Pack light; you can always purchase things like snacks and household goods after you arrive in Las Cruces.
- If you are living in a double room, be sure to contact your roommate to coordinate who will bring shared items like microwave and mini-fridge so you don’t take up extra space in your room with duplicates.
- Pack something that will make your room feel like home. Whether it’s photos of loved ones, a special memento or your favorite poster, having a beloved item will ease your transition to your new campus home.
- Call your insurance company to see if your property is covered while you’re away at school. We encourage all residents to carry personal property or renter’s insurance.
- Check out how your neighbors are setting up their space to get inspiration for how to set up and decorate your room. Believe it or not, your room will look bigger and more inviting once you decorate and get your items organized.
What Not to Bring
Items prohibited in NMSU housing facilities
Alcohol
Appliances or electronics that are not UL-listed
Burners or hot plates
Candles and incense
Drugs and paraphernalia (even with the legalization, all cannabis will continue to be prohibited on campus)
Electric heaters
Extension cords
Fireworks, explosives, unsafe chemicals, flammable fluids
Grills, including George Foreman type
Halogen lamps
Pets
Refrigerators larger than 6 cubic feet
Toasters, toaster ovens, and other open heating elements
Television mounting equipment
Waterbeds
Weapons (see the Resident Handbook for definition)
Window air conditioners