What to Bring, What to Leave at Home

Choosing to live on campus for your summer internship comes with many benefits. All apartments are furnished with a refrigerator, stove, kitchen table/chairs (depending on apartment layout), and living room/common room furniture. Individual bedrooms come with a twin-XL-size bed, desk and chair, and a closet or wardrobe. In addition, enjoy access to internet and TV connections and laundry facilities.

Items to Bring

Individuals should consider bringing the following items, as they are not provided by BU Housing:

  • Kitchen dinnerware, silverware, glasses, kitchen utensils, pots/pans
  • Standard twin-XL sheets, pillow, pillowcase, mattress cover/pad, comforter/blanket
  • Washcloth and towels
  • Alarm clock
  • Flashlight
  • Power outlet strip (surge-protected only)
  • Desk or floor lamp to supplement in-room lighting
  • Hangers
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Laundry basket/laundry supplies
  • Television
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Small fan
  • Hairdryer

What to Leave at Home

We invite you to bring items that will make your stay enjoyable, but the following items are prohibited:

  • Additional furniture
  • Pets
  • Non-surge-protected extension cords
  • Halogen lamps
  • Candles and incense
  • Hoverboards
  • Cinder blocks
  • Air conditioners (not permitted)
  • Flammable liquids
  • Grills (propane and charcoal)
  • Explosives, including fireworks
  • Weapons, including switchblade and butterfly knives, spears, swords, souvenir weapons, or chemicals
  • Firearms, including ammunition, tasers, or pellet/BB/air/paintball guns
  • Alcohol, if underage
  • Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia

More information about the rules and regulations for living on campus can be found in the Lifebook.