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Clothing: Students tend to dress pretty casually on campus. However, it’s always nice to have a few fancier outfits for interviews, Martel Events, and Rice-wide events. Remember, Houston’s usual weather is hot and humid! A set of clothes/shoes that you are willing to throw away: The school year, even the first few weeks, has a few events that can get messy, so be sure to bring a set of clothes you wouldn’t miss. A computer: Many Rice students do much of their work on computers. But if you are unable to bring one, there are loaner computers and computer labs. Your roommate’s phone number: Make sure to contact your roommate and suitemates to coordinate what to bring for your room. Copies of important documents (e.g. birth certificate): So your family won’t have to send them later. Family pictures/personal trinkets: Including pet pictures. Face masks: Plenty of places will require them, especially off campus. Personal trinkets: To help remember home. Some money: For emergencies and off campus adventures Your dino trinkets: It’s always fun to look back. |
School supplies: Basic school supplies like pencils, pens, notebooks, and more can all be bought at Target down the street from Rice (there’s a free shuttle!). This will be a good thing to have before O-Week begins. Desk items: An alarm clock, desk lamp, backpack, and extension cord. Bed linens: A pillow, XL twin sheets bedding, and a comforter or blanket. Laundry items: Laundry basket or bag, high-efficiency detergent and dryer sheets. Toiletries: Deodorant is particularly important in hot, hot Houston. Bathroom items: Uniquely colored towels are helpful when you live with other people. Houston specific items: Rain-boots, umbrella, bug spray. This is not a joke. Bicycle: Get a sturdy U-Lock to keep your bike safe! Extra room furniture: All Martel suites have common rooms, so some furniture always helps! Coordinate this with your suitemates so you are sure to not double up on things. Snacks: For all those late night cravings. |
Washers and dryer: Free and easy to use; just bring your own high efficiency detergent and dryer sheets! Vacuums: One on each floor, meaning they’re available when you need them. Trash Cans: One for each suite’s common room and one in each bedroom. Refrigerators, ovens, and microwaves: Martel’s kitchens are fully equipped! (Some students also purchase mini fridges for their suite). TVs: While some students choose to bring their own, we do have a large TV room, as well as a game room! Movies: A rather solid movie collection. Cable: There is a cable TV outlet in each room, so you can access TV online through our provider, Philo, as well as HBO GO. Desk, Wardrobe, and Dresser: Not only are our rooms huge, but they’re also somewhat furnished. Piano: Our rotunda features a wonderful grand piano that all students are welcome to play! Advisors: To help you move all the aforementioned items (minus the piano). |