What to Bring (and not bring)

Recommendations on what to bring:

  • Alarm Clock
  • Pillow
  • Bedding - twin extra long bedding recommended (mattress is 80" long)
  • Bathroom Towels/Mats
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Stereo
  • Computer
  • Dishware
  • Cups
  • Utensils
  • Surge Protectors
  • Fan
  • Calling Card
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Carpet
  • Quarters

What can/can't I bring in regards to:

  • Pets
    • Pets and other animals are not allowed inside any campus facility, with the exception of fish, hermit crabs, and aquatic turtles. All pets must be kept in an aquarium at all times. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after and caring for their pets, and will have to remove them from the halls immediately if there are offensive odors or allergy concerns. Aquariums may not be larger than 15 gallons.
  • Weight Lifting Equipment
    • Barbells, weight lifting equipment, and dumbbells weighing over 5 lbs. each are not allowed in the residence halls. There is a wide assortment of equipment available in the Centenary Fitness Center.
  • Candles and Incense
    • The burning of any substance (other than cigarettes in approved outdoor smoking areas) is not allowed in or around the residence halls.
    • Candles and incense may not be burned.
    • Partially burned candles and/or incense are not allowed in the residence halls.
  • Appliances
    • Appliances with exposed heating elements or hot surfaces (including but not limited to toaster ovens, electric skillets, fryers, electric grills, halogen lights, crock pots and space heaters) are not allowed in the residence halls.
    • Students may have one microwave (no more than 900 watts) and one refrigerator under 1.8 amps per room.
    • Irons and coffee pots are allowed but may not be left plugged in or unattended.
  • Multiple socket plugs
    • Multiple socket plugs are not allowed, and multiple-socket surge protectors should not have several high drain appliances in use simultaneously.
    • Students in areas where circuit breakers need to be reset may be required to reduce their number of outlets or appliances in use to conform to the capacity of the electrical system.
  • More information is available in the online Student Handbook.

Can I bring a car to campus?

  • Yes. Most of our students bring cars with them. However, Centenary is small enough that students can conveniently walk anywhere on campus.
  • All faculty, staff and students must register their vehicles prior to the beginning of the fall semester each year. Vehicles are registered on line through the Department of Public Safety's website and the parking decals are delivered through campus mail. In order to register a motor vehicle, you will need a valid driver's license and the license plate number of your vehicle. Register your vehicle at the Department of Public Safety's website under Vehicle Registration. Your parking permit will be delivered to you through campus mail.
  • Complete information on parking and vehicle registration through the DPS website.