Residential Student

All students will have to be cleared by the Business Office, Financial Aid, and screened for temperature checks.

For questions about Move-In and Check-In, please contact us at studentservices@albertus.edu or by phone at (203) 773-8541.

Please note our process is subject to change based on new CDC Guidelines.

This page will be updated with more information as we get closer to Move-In Day.

Students Can Bring

General Items

  • Alarm Clock
  • Blanket, quilts, comforters
  • Cleaning Products
  • Hangers for Clothing
  • Desk lamp/light bulbs
  • Paper towels
  • Pillows and linens (Twin XL recommended)
  • Plates, glasses, utensils
  • First Aid Kit
  • Flip-Flops for showering
  • Bed raisers
  • Shower caddy/tote
  • Blue Painter’s Tape
  • School Supplies
  • Air Freshener
  • Fan(s)
  • Flashlights
  • Iron and ironing board (note: irons must have auto-shutoff)
  • Memo/White Board for your door
  • Small Rugs

Laundry Items

  • Laundry bag or basket
  • Detergent
  • Fabric Softener (either liquid or dryer sheets)

Electronics

  • Cable cords
  • TV/DVD/Blu-ray player
  • Video Game systems (i.e. PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, etc.)
  • Personal computer (either laptop or desktop and must have wireless capabilities; Ethernet or landline connection are not available; students may only bring 1 each)
  • Surge Protectors/3-Prong adapters (must be UL approved) 

Notice: only one of each item per room is permitted to reduce electrical emissions: radio, stereo, computer speakers

Appliances/Futons 

  • Students residing in Dominican Hall are allowed to rent a Micro Fridge.
  • Keurig-style coffee maker
  • Futons (new and inbox upon arrival only)

Notice: only one of each item per room is permitted

Specific questions can be addressed to the Residential Life Office through email: reslife@albertus.edu.

Prohibited Items

The following items are PROHIBITED in the Residence Halls:

Appliances

Including but not limited to:

  • Coffee pots/makers
  • Broilers
  • Electric frying pans
  • George Foreman grills and similar items
  • Heating coils, hot plates/hot pots, and immersion coils
  • Space Heaters
  • Toasters, toaster ovens, griddles, and similar items
  • Candles (with or without wicks) and incense
  • Christmas trees (both live and artificial)
  • Electric Blankets
  • Flammable liquids (gasoline, gas cans, paint thinner, etc.)
  • Window air-conditioner units

Notice: this includes open coils or burners of any kind

Decorative lights

Including but not limited to:

  • Neon lights/signage
  • Halogen lamps/bulbs
  • Lava lamps

Furniture

  • Outside furniture is not permitted.
  • Lofts (bed raisers are permitted, only one set per resident)

Power cords

  • Multi-outlet adapters are not permitted
  • All power/extension cords must be U.L. approved with a surge protector and internal circuit breaker

Weapons, firearms, or explosive devices

Includes but not limited to:

  • Fireworks, sparklers, etc.
  • Knives (except kitchen knives)
  • Example—B.B. and airsoft and paintball guns
  • Other Items to Note:
  • Nails, hooks, duct tape, double-sided tape, or other material that will damage the walls (Blue painter’s tape and “Command products are recommended)
  • Pets (only fish are permitted in a 10-gallon tank or less with no heating elements)
  • Power tools
  • Cinder Blocks
  • Subwoofers/amplifiers/bass equipment
  • Vaporizers
  • Water beds; Water coolers (i.e., coolers with the water jugs)