Room Contents

Each room comes equipped with the following:

  • desk and chair
  • twin bed and pillow
  • dresser
  • shelving
  • wastepaper basket
  • telephone (free local calling & voice mail)
  • free high speed internet connection
  • closet/wardrobe
  • cable television wiring (N.B. Cable television must be purchased through Rogers Cable directly by the resident)

Residents must provide their own linen for the twin bed (including a standard pillow case) and may also wish to supplement what is provided with items from home.

For more information on the individual houses, please visit Residence Buildings

What To Bring

Although few people will feel the need to bring everything on this list, here are some items for your consideration:

  • twin sized bedding including a pillow case, quilt or duvet. Those planning on purchasing these items may want to consider buying them from www.residencelinens.com
  • coat hangers
  • umbrella
  • alarm clock
  • computer/printer and accessories
  • power bar (with a fuse) for your computer and a small extension cord
  • bar fridge (please, no full-size fridges)
  • a sports jacket/blazer and tie (for men) and dress pants or skirt (for women) will also be necessary for your formal house photo which will be organized in the fall.
  • towels, bathrobe and ‘shower shoes’ (i.e. thongs, flip flops)
  • calculator, ruler, pens, pencils, stationery
  • reading or desk lamp
  • electric kettle / coffee maker
  • basic cleaning supplies for your room (vacuum, brooms and mops are provided)
  • toothbrush, toothpaste, soap (general toiletries)
  • coffee mugs, glasses, plastic spoons
  • iron and small ironing board
  • radio with headphones
  • throw-rug
  • posters for your walls (please do not bring blue tacky adhesive)
  • photos of friends and family
  • TV/VCR/DVD (for use in your room; all common rooms have TV’s)
  • sports equipment (e.g. hockey stick, baseball glove, cleats, etc.)

What NOT to Bring

You are advised not to bring:

  • Halogen floor lamps (although inexpensive they are a serious fire hazard)
  • toasters or toaster ovens
  • cooking ranges or open element burners
  • open element heaters
  • large refrigerators (over 5 cubic feet)
  • large furniture
  • home stereos that have a booster, amplifier or sub-woofer
  • club speakers
  • pets of any kind
  • automobile

Fridge & Appliance Rentals

St Michael’s has an agreement with Campus Coolers to supply fridges, televisions, VCRs and DVD’s at competitive rates to our residents. A contribution is made to the College for every rental. To contact Campus Coolers please call (1-800-265-9196) or visit their web site at http://coolers.ca/catalog/