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Packing Tips for 51社区黑料Residence
Before you start packing, carefully review the information on this page to understand what you can and cannot bring to 51社区黑料Residence.. Pack smart and bring only what you need. Residence space is limited, so try to avoid overpacking. Remember, whatever you bring (or accumulate during your stay), you鈥檒l need to take with you when you move out. To make moving easier, consider donating, selling, recycling, or disposing of items you no longer want before you leave.
Room Essentials
- Bedding: Pillows, pillowcases, sheets, blanket/duvet
- Mattress topper (optional)
- Laundry supplies: Laundry bag/bin, detergent, hangers
- Basic cleaning supplies
- Personal trash/recycling bin
- Emergency kit
- Water bottle & travel mug
Electronics (All must be CSA-approved)
- Mobile phone & chargers
- Desk lamp
- Power bar/surge protector (extension cords must not be a tripping hazard)
- Headphones
- Small portable vacuum
- Bluetooth printer (Wi-Fi printers will not work on the Residence Network)
Personal Items
- Government-issued ID & insurance documents
- Prescriptions
- Medications
- Towels, shower shoes/flip-flops
- Toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, etc.)
- Bathrobe & toiletry caddy
- Earplugs (optional)
Kitchen Supplies (For units with kitchens)
- Dishes, utensils, cups
- Pots, pans, bakeware
- Dish soap & sponges
- Trash/recycling bin
- Permitted appliances (only in kitchens/common areas): Rice cooker, Instant Pot, kettle, toaster
Prohibited Electronics
- Personal modems/routers
- Wi-Fi printers (only Bluetooth models allowed)
- Smart home devices (Google Home, Alexa, etc.incompatible with SFU鈥檚 network)
- Amplifiers
- subwoofers (disturbs neighbors)
Appliances & Fire Hazards
- Air conditioners/cooling fans
- Additional fridges/freezers (each room has one)
- Washers/dryers, ovens/stoves
- Fire hazards: Candles, incense, firewood, firecrackers
Other Restrictions
- Pets (service animals permitted with approval)
- Furniture: Do not move lounge/common-area furniture to your room鈥攔earrangement fees apply.
- Wall decor: Use poster putty. Avoid: Tape, nails, screws, adhesive strips, adding mirrors/whiteboards to walls
Decorating your room
Your residence room is your home during your time at SFU, and we encourage you to personalize it. However, please follow these guidelines to ensure a safe, fair, and damage-free environment for everyone.
- Respect your neighbours, the facilities and furniture.
- Leave lounge and common area furniture in its designated place. Moving it to your room violates community standards and prevents others from using it. Note: If furniture is relocated, you will be charged labor fees for its return.
- Use damage-free hanging methods (e.g., poster putty or painter's tape).
- Avoid: adhesive strips, tape, nails, screws, or plugs (even "removable" options often damage walls over time). Additional hooks, mirrors, or whiteboards (these cannot be added to walls or doors). You will be responsible for repair costs for wall damage or paintwork.
- Residents are responsible for ensuring they do not bring prohibited items into residence. For a full list, please review the Residence Handbook for more information.
- Residents are financially responsible for any damages to their room walls or furniture.
- Residence bathrooms are not stocked with paper towels or hand towels. Please bring your own.