Here is a short list of electonics to remember as you pack for college. We highly recommend that if your items are not covered by your parent's homeowner's insurance that you insure your items yourself!

Also, always lock your door and secure your itmes in your room and around campus. Trust no one and beware of thieves!!!

• Computer/Monitor and cables (we also recommend a lock for your laptop, especially if it is a laptop)
• Printer and cables
• Restore CDs/OS CDs (disks and books that came with your computer when you bought it)
• External hard drive (for backups)
• Warranty information
• UL certified surge protector (Recommended: Uninterrupted Universal Power Supply [UPS] for computer and printer)
• Tech support phone numbers for your PC manufacturer
• Speakers
• Headphones
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Ethernet Category 5 RJ-45 cable (25')
• Blank CD/DVD-R/RW and/or USB thumb drive
• Phone, extra long cord and answering machine for room and/or cell phone
• Coaxial cable for cable TV (if you bring a TV)
• Extension cords (UL approved)
• TV
• Blueray/DVD player
• Remote controls
• Stereo/CD player
• Microwave
• Game console and games
• Digital camera
• Calculator
• Portable MP3 Player/Game Devices
• Alarm clock

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