Below is a general list of items that are used in the residence halls. Students are encouraged to reach out to their roommate/suitemate to discuss common area items. The list below is not an all-inclusive list. If you are unsure of what items are allowed, please contact the Residential Life Office.
Preparing for Fall 2026
North Carolina Central University Residential Life has partnered with Campus Ready to help you get your residence hall essentials. Campus Ready offers bedding packages to make your transition easier.
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Preparing for college move-in can feel overwhelming for students and families. To help simplify the transition to campus living, North Carolina Central University partners with Campus Ready to provide a convenient way to access essential items for residence halls and student living spaces.
From bedding and bath items to everyday campus living necessities, Campus Ready offers thoughtfully curated comfort packs and student essentials designed to reduce guesswork and support a smoother move-in experience for students and families. Products are selected with quality, value, and convenience in mind — helping students arrive prepared while giving parents added peace of mind.
Students and families can explore Campus Ready’s officially supported move-in and campus living essentials here:
What Can I Bring? Cleaning Equipment
Note: Cleaning supplies are not supplied by the university. Students will need to clean their suites/apartments regularly throughout the year.
- Clothes drying rack
- Laundry basket
- Detergent
- Laundry softener
- Bleach
- Household cleaners
- Broom/mop/dustpan
- Trash can
What Can I Bring? Household Items
- Bedspread
- Sheets (X-long twin)
- Pillow
- Can opener
- Carpet or area rug
- Hangers
- Ironing board
- Pictures/posters
- Storage containers
- Footlockers
- Towels/washcloths
- Utensils
What Can I Bring? Electrical Equipment
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker (automatic shut-off)
- Desk lamp
- Fan
- Iron (automatic shut-off)
- Microwave (800 watts or less)
- Refrigerator (less than 3.5 cubic feet)
- Stereo with headphones
- Television (cable ready)
- Surge protector**
** Our recommended specifications for surge protectors are as follows:
- Minimum surge energy capability of 330 joules
- Response time of one nanosecond or less
- Surge voltage/current capabilities of 6,000 volts/10,000 amps
- EMI/RFI noise filter
- Rating of 125 VAC-15 amps
What Can I Bring? School Supplies
- Backpack
- Binders/notebooks
- Calculator
- Computer
- Highlighters/markers/pens/pencils
What Can I Bring? Personal Supplies
- Bathrobe
- Bicycle/bicycle lock/helmet
- Camera
- Curling irons (automatic shut-off)
- Plants
- Postage stamps
- Shower shoes
- Shower caddy
- Toiletries
- Umbrella
What to Leave at Home? Miscellaneous
Below is a general list of items that should be left at home and should not be brought into the residence halls. Students are encouraged to leave all prohibited items at home. The list below is not an all-inclusive list. If you are unsure of what items are prohibited, please contact the Residential Life Office.
- Air fryers (only allowed in Eagle Landing and Alston Avenue Kitchens)
- Alcoholic containers/trophies (not allowed if under 21)
- Ammunition
- Baby wipes/flushable wipes
- Candles/torches/incense/hookah/pipes/burners
- Ceiling fans/lights
- Crockpots
- Contact wallpaper
- Dartboards
- Drug/drug paraphernalia
- Deep fryers
- E-cigarettes and e-hookahs
- Electrical heaters
- Extension cords
- Electric skillets/woks/grills/griddles/fry pans
- Explosives/fireworks
- Extension cords (any type)
- Furniture (NCCU furniture may not be removed from the space)
- Glow-in-the-dark stickers/stars
- Halogen lamps (any model or style)
- Hanging lights
- Hot oil popcorn poppers/hotplates
- Knives/katanas
- LED light stripes
- Pets (emotional support animals [ESAs] must be approved through Student Accessibility Services)
- Space heaters
- Street signs (or other highway and utility signs)
- Toaster ovens
- Unsafe chemicals (including equipment for nails)
- Water beds/mattresses
- Weapons (knives, bows and arrows, or martial arts)