Boarding students need to bring clothing for classes and recreation, with enough changes to last a week until laundering. The dress code lists clothing needed. Dorms have twin beds, desks, chairs, dressers or shelves, closet areas, and a combination-lock safe that can hold two laptops; a recreation room or living room at or near each dorm has television. Our California dorms have online computer connections. Broadband Wi-Fi is provided at both campuses. Any dorm requirement can be purchased after arrival at school. Dorm parents will help with purchases when students enter Southwestern.
What to Bring
Needed
- Twin-bed sheets (36×75″)
- Pillow and pillow cases
- Blankets, beadspread
- Mattress cover (required by law)
- Bathrobe
- Pajamas or nightgown
- Slippers and/or shower thongs
- Personal toiletries
- Bath towels; washcloths
- Clothes hangers
- Alarm clock or clock radio
- Padlocks for book and gym lockers
Options
- Clothes hangers
- Small throw rug
- Desk lamp (fluorescent or LED only)
- Posters or pictures to decorate room (G or PG only, please)
- Small stereo player with earphones
- Hair dryer, iron
- Laptop, tablet, or notebook computer with earphones (but no speakers)
- Padlocks for book & gym lockers
- Small desk fan
- Cellular phone
Not Allowed In Dorms
- Any heating, cooling, or cooking devices (including halogen or incandescent lamps)
- Hotpots, rice pots, refrigerators, coffee makers, etc. – (not allowed for fire and health safety)
- PCs, large stereos, large TV’s, desktop computers or external monitors
- Other furniture
- Suitcases or trunks (there are storage rooms available near all dorms for your luggage)