What to Bring- Dorm Life at Montana Tech

Hello there, Orediggers! We look forward to welcoming you to Montana Tech and the residence halls. We provide the following: wireless internet, community laundry facilities, community kitchen facilities, front desk assistance, secure locks, smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, extra-long twin mattress and bed frame, desk, chair, dresser or armoire, trashcan, vacuum check out, pots and pans check out, toilet paper, trash bags, secure hunting rile storage and locks, and of course – fun and support!

Below are suggested items you may want to pack for your time on campus:

• Everyday items: Blankets, sheets, pillows, under bed storage, clothes (don’t forget interview clothes), alarm clock, over the door full-length mirrors*
• School items- Computer, school supplies, desk lamp, surge protector, calculator, stress ball, calendar, backpack, thumb drive
• Bathroom essentials - Shower shoes, shower tote, bathrobe, wash cloth, towels, toiletries, cosmetics, hand sanitizer
• Laundry essentials- Laundry detergent, fabric softener, bleach, quarters, hamper, hangers, ironing board and iron or clothes steamer*
• To help you feel at home: Photos, wall art, command strips, room decorations, books, games, basic utensils, cleaning supplies, snacks, water bottle, medication, first aid kit, sewing kit
• Extracurricular items: Bike, bike lock, outdoor gear, hunting rifle with lock (must be turned into Tech’s secure storage facility) swimming suit, hiking boots, etc.
• Some other miscellaneous items: Earbuds or noise canceling headphones, speaker, umbrella, windshield scraper, extra long phone charger, microwave*, refrigerator*(max 4.5 cubic feet), coffee maker*, television*, gaming systems*, fan*

To save space you may want to communicate with your roommate prior to arrival regarding who will bring the items with an asterisk(*)

Some items not allowed include: Open coil appliances (electric frying pans, etc.), pressure cookers, crockpots, incense, candles, dart boards, halogen lamps, space heaters, fireworks, combustible liquids and weapons.

Please read through the Residence Hall Handbook for a full list.