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Packing List

  • Facemasks (optional)
  • Basic cleaning supplies for your dorm room
  • Laptop Computer (no Chromebooks or tablets please)
    • If you have a Chromebook and need a loner laptop, please email us at prep@utk.edu. We will provide you with a computer when you check in at the dorms.
  • Earbuds/headphones
  • School supplies scientific calculator, pens, pencils, paper
  • Backpack
  • Classroom appropriate casual clothing
  • Long pants and closed shoes for labs and lab tours
  • Athletic clothing, sneakers, bathing suit, beach towel, flip flops for pool
  • Dress clothing for special events
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
  • Linens sheets (Twin XL bed size), comforter, blanket, pillow, towels, washcloths
  • Laundry detergent (no pods), laundry basket or bag
  • Toiletries including sunscreen
  • Alarm clock
  • Money, a small amount of spending money and/or ATM card
    • Note: We are a cashless campus: Debit and credit cards are accepted. Apple Pay and Google Pay is also accepted.
  • Cell phone and charger or long distance calling card
  • Camera
  • Hangers
  • Sunglasses
  • Medication a five week supply of any prescription medication
  • Food (meals are provided, but you may bring additional drinks/snacks)
  • Printer (optional you will have access to campus computer labs)
  • Talent show musical instrument, props for other hobbies
  • Telephone for residence hall room if you want to use the landline