What to Bring

New residents often wonder what they should bring with them to the Residence Center. While the rooms have space for you to live comfortably, it is important to bear in mind you may be sharing a living space and should be prepared to leave things behind.

The following items are examples of things you might bring.

  • Bed linens, including regular twin bed sheets, blanket, pillow and bedspread
  • Toiletries, bathroom supplies, bath towels
  • Laundry supplies, detergent, fabric softener, hamper, basket
  • Clothing (for both warm and cool weather) and clothes hangers, walking shoes
  • Alarm clock
  • School supplies
  • Personal computer
  • Surge protector
  • Cooking and eating utensils
  • Decorations such as posters, plants, and pictures of friends and family, pets, etc.
  • Personal items to help make your new home comfortable, cozy, and yours!

Laundry

Bathroom

Kitchen/Cooking

Bedding/Shower

Laundry basket

Shampoo

Dish pan

Pillows

Detergent

Hair products

Cooking pot

Blankets

Dryer sheets

Toothpaste

Cup

Sheets

 

Toothbrush

Mug

 

 

Hand Sanitizer

Bowl

 

 

Lotion

Plate

 

 

Sponge

Knives

 

 

Dental Floss

Forks

 

 

Towel

Spoons

 

 

Bathrobe

   

(All appliances & electronics must be UL certified)

  • Entertainment electronics (stereo, television, video games, DVD player, etc.)
  • Refrigerator (3 cubic feet or smaller)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Personal size microwave

  • Kitchenette appliances with exposed heating elements/coils/burners. These include open-coiled toasters, toaster ovens, grills, surface cooker/grills (i.e. “George Foreman Grill”), hot plates, deep fryers, electric skillets, halogen lamps, etc.
  • Candles, incense or anything with a flame. Smoking and vaping are not permitted in the hall.
  • Alcohol or empty alcohol containers, illegal drugs.
  • Fireworks or weapons, including large knives (defined as more than 4 inches from tip of blade to handle), guns, ammo, or explosives.
  • Pets

Questions? Contact Us.

Student Residence Center
src@yvcc.edu
509-574-4885

Office
Student Residence Center
Building 30, Room 101
Address
1113 S. 14th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902