Moving In

The first time away from home and living on a college campus can be intimidating; however, we have made it a bit easier for you with this list of suggested items to consider when packing!

You will want to talk with your roommate(s) as well and see what they might be bringing and what you may choose to share.

Personal Items

• Luggage or plastic tote carriers (easy for bringing home clothes on breaks!)
• Fan
• Pens, pencils, flash drive, other essential school supplies
• Shampoo, soap and other bath products
• Shower caddy
• Shower shoes/flip-flops
• Towels
• Tissues
• First aid kit and any medications (i.e. pain relievers)
• Deodorant
• Comb/brush
• Razors
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Bed sheets, pillows, blankets (standard twin sheets will fit)
• Microwavable foods (i.e. EasyMac, Ramen)
• Mini-fridge (up to 4.5 cubic feet)
• Coffee maker (has to have an automatic shutoff)
• Area rug
• Bowls, cups, plates, silverware
• Wastebasket
• Laundry basket/hamper/bag
• Detergent and fabric softener
• Iron/ironing board
• Umbrella
• Hand sanitizer
• Hangers
• Personal information: health insurance card, banking, passport, and other necessary forms of identification
• …oh and don’t forget your clothes (especially a winter jacket!!)

Electronics

• Ethernet cable
• Power strip (should be UL approved and have a on/off reset button)
• TV, co-axial cable wire and splitter (if using more than one TV in the room)
• DVD/Blu-Ray player
• Desk lamp
• Alarm clock

Under New York State (NYS) Fire Code and Niagara University policy, the items listed below are NOT permitted in the residence halls.

Residence hall staff will conduct regular inspections throughout the year of each student room to ensure compliance with fire code. A NYS fire marshal will also conduct inspections of the residence halls.

• Extension cords…but you CAN bring a UL certified power strip and they come in various lengths
• Holiday lights
• Curtains
• Wall tapestries 
• Bed/mattress (we’re giving you one!)…but you CAN bring things that will make your bed feel like your bed
• Desk and desk chair (we’re giving you those too!)
• Candles (any and all, including incense)
• Weapons of any kind (including toys)
• Pets…but you CAN have fish, which are allowed in tanks under 10 gallons
• Octopus lamps…but you CAN bring desk lamps
• Air conditioners…but you CAN bring a fan
• Gas grills
• Alcohol or any illegal drugs (this also includes paraphernalia)
• Microwaves/toaster ovens/other cooking appliances…but these are available in floor lounges
• Heating blankets…but you CAN bring your favorite blanket
• Fireworks or explosives

A state fire inspector will be conducting resident room inspections.

Here is a list of things that are NOT allowed in residence hall rooms per NYS Fire Code and University policy. Please note this list is NOT exhaustive but will help you prepare for fire inspections and to live in a safe environment.

General:

• No smoke detector, sprinkler or CO2 detector may be covered, disabled or tampered with
• No Christmas lights/holiday lights/string lights of any kind
• No extension cords of any kind
• No items hanging from the ceiling or attached to the ceiling or light fixtures
• No fabric hanging on the walls, doors or over the windows (including flags, tapestries and curtains)
• No more than 50 percent of any given wall or door may be covered with paper items (i.e. posters, pictures, calendars, etc.)
• Power strips MUST: 1) have a surge protector AND 2) have an on/off switch AND 3) have a reset button
• Power strips must EACH be plugged directly into the wall (power strips may not plug into other power strips)
• No outlet extenders are allowed that do not have surge protectors, on/off switch AND reset button
• No candles, incense, etc., are allowed
• No outside furniture is allowed (unless it is flame resistant and has an original tag stating so attached to the item AND the additional furniture does not block fire exit pathways)
• No space heaters
• No octopus lamps
• No lamps with halogen light bulbs
• No heating lamps
• Rugs may not lay underneath the path of the door’s swing
• No electrical cords may run underneath rugs
• The path from each bed to the door and window must be clear and unobstructed

Smoking and smoking devices:

• No e-cigs are allowed to be used in rooms
• No hookahs are allowed to be used in rooms 
• No smoking is allowed in any manner in rooms

Cooking and food items:

• No microwaves allowed in the rooms
• No cooking devices which do not have automatic shutoffs are allowed (i.e. waffle maker, coffee pots that keep coffee warm, etc.)
• No cooking devices with open heating elements (i.e. hot pots, toasters, etc.)

Miscellaneous:

• Pets (except freshwater fish in small (under 10 gal.) tanks or an approved Emotional Support or Service Animal)
• Alcohol (for those under 21)
• Tables used for beer pong or drinking games (even if over 21)
• Alcohol funnels (even if over 21)
• Drug paraphernalia and drugs of any kind
• Air conditioner units
• Explosives/fireworks
• Weapons AND replica weapons (even those that look like toys)
• Samsung Galaxy Note7 (recalled phone)
• Any other illegal items

Each standard room in Seton and O’Shea comes equipped with two beds, two desks, two chairs, two wardrobes, and two two-drawer cabinets. Seton Hall also features triple occupancy rooms.

• Under bed space (highest notch): 31”
• Desk: 41.5” (w) x 65” (h)
• Tackboard on desk: 35” (w) x 13.25” (h)
• Two Above-Desk Shelves: 17” (w) x 12” (h) x 10” (d)
• Nightstand: 15.5” (w) x 24” (h) x 19.5” (d)
• Extra Drawers: 29.75” (w) x 20” (h) x 20” (d)
• Armoire: 41.5” (w) x 75” (h) x 23.5” (d)
• Each Clothing Bar in Armoire:  19” (w)
• Room dimensions: 11’ x 17’ (Seton and O’Shea Doubles only)
• Ceiling height: 8’
• Window: 61 in. (side sill to side sill) x 57 in. (top sill to bottom sill) – BUT please know curtains are not allowed per NYS Fire Code. Room-darkening blinds are provided!

For a triple room in Seton, all furniture dimensions remain the same, however the room dimensions are as follows:

• Main Living Space: 11.5 ft. x 17 ft.
• Adjoining Study Space: 6.5 ft. x 11.5 ft.