Ensure a successful move into East Campus Graduate Apartments by reviewing the recommended, optional and prohibited items for living in the complex. Tour our 3D layouts of different unit types to see what your apartment includes (or doesn’t). All units are furnished and feature kitchen appliances (refrigerator, oven, microwave and dishwasher), private washer and dryers, and spacious bedroom closets with plenty of storage.
The list below is not exhaustive. If you are living in a two bedroom apartment, we encourage you to consult with your roommate to avoid duplication of large items and electronics. Please contact our housing team with specific questions.
Bedding and Bath
All bedrooms include a full-size bedframe and mattress, desk, desk chair, and dresser for each resident.
Bring
- Full-size sheets
- Comforter, blankets and pillows
- Towels (bath, hand, washcloth)
- Toilet paper and hand soap
- Shower curtain (height from shower floor to curtain bar is 6’8” or 80”)
Optional
- Mattress pad
- Shower mat
Leave behind
- Your own bed or mattress. All provided furniture, including the provided mattress, must stay in your room.
- Toilet seat or lid. You will need to use the toilet seat provided in your unit and are not allowed to bring and install your own.
Laundry and Cleaning
All units include full-size private washers, dryers and dishwashers. Residents are responsible for cleaning all areas inside their room/suite, including bathrooms.
Bring
- Laundry basket or hamper
- Low-sudsing laundry detergent designed for high efficiency front-loading washing machines and other laundry supplies (fabric softener, dryer sheets, etc.)
- Clothes hangers
- General cleaning supplies (disinfectant, glass cleaner, a duster or hand vacuum, broom, dustpan, etc.)
- Bathroom cleaning supplies (gloves, shower and toilet cleaners, a toilet brush)
- Dish soap and towel for cleaning dishware
Optional
- Clothes iron or steamer (with auto shut-off features) and ironing board
- Battery-operated air fresheners
Leave behind
- Plug-in air fresheners
- Personal laundry machines (washers or dryers)
Personal Supplies
Bring
- UT ID card. You will need this at check-in to gain building access.
- Personal hygiene items (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush/paste, tissues, etc.)
- Health care products (first aid kit; allergy, headache and stomach medications; bandages; sunscreen; thermometer; etc.)
Optional
- Curling iron, hair dryer, electric blanket, heating pad and other permitted personal care appliances (see Residence Hall Manual for list of permitted appliances in our housing spaces; appliances must be UL approved and/or labeled)
- Bike, bike lock and helmet
Bedroom and Living Room Decor
All living rooms come with a sofa and coffee table. Studio apartments additionally include a table and two chairs. One and two bedroom apartments also include a TV stand and two chairs for the countertop bar. We encourage residents to bring belongings to personalize their rooms and communal spaces. A portion of a living space’s walls can be covered with posters and other wall hangings but please note that any damage to the walls or the paint will result in damage charges when you move out. Additionally, a number of decor items are prohibited for energy and fire safety reasons (see ‘Leave behind’ below).
Bring
- Desk/study lamp. Residents are required to use compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL’s) or LED lights instead of incandescent bulbs for any lighting they bring to their living space.
- Wall decor (bulletin boards, posters, wall hangings, etc.)
- Removable adhesive. This is the only allowable material for hanging posters and pictures on walls. Tape, tacks or nails are not allowed.
Optional
- Additional furniture (lamps, side tables, rugs, etc.)
- Small plants and other decorative accents
- Window covering(s) with spring-hanging tension rods. We recommend that residents measure the specific windows in their room/suite once moved in before purchasing or bringing any window coverings.
Leave behind
- Furniture to replace anything that is provided in your unit (sofa, chairs, coffee table, etc.). All provided furniture must stay in your unit.
- Decorative lighting and other electrical hazards. This includes black light bulbs, glow lights, halogen lamps, holiday lights, lanterns with bulbs, neon lights, paper lamp shades, rope/string/strip lights (including LED) and torchiere lamps.
- Candles (with or without burned wicks) or incense. Open flames are prohibited in East Campus Graduate Apartments for fire safety reasons.
- Flower beds
- Natural, fresh-cut or live holiday or Christmas trees (artificial trees are permitted)
Kitchen and Cooking
All units include a full-size refrigerator, microwave, oven and stove, as well as abundant counter and cabinet space.
Bring
- Pots, pans and cooking utensils
- Dishware (bowls, plates, silverware, cups)
- Food storage containers (Tupperware, mason jars, etc.)
Optional
- Kitchen appliances (blender, coffee grinder and pot, water kettle, toaster/toaster oven, crock/Instant pot, air fryer, sandwich maker, etc.)
Leave behind
- Propane, charcoal and wood-fired grills
- Microwaves, refrigerators and dishwashers (University Housing and Dining provides these)
Study Supplies and Devices
Bring
- Computer/laptop
- Headphones
- Extension cord or power strip. These must be UL-listed with a built-in circuit breaker and be designed for indoor use.
- Pens, pencils, paper and notebooks
Optional
- A personal printer. Otherwise, residents can print documents on campus by using the UT Print system.
Leave behind
- 3D printers
- Wireless router. Units include a router (as well as an Ethernet port) to connect to the internet through the ResNet system.
- Any multi-plug device
- Any device that is not UL-listed
- Voltage transformers that were manufactured outside the United States
Other Items
Optional
- Small fan
- Small step ladder or stool
- Personal television
Leave behind
- Air conditioners, e.g., window units
- Portable space heaters
- Pets; however, fish in a five gallon or less aquarium are permitted.
- Fireworks, explosives and weapons
- Hazardous materials, such as toxic chemicals and flammable or combustible liquids, solids and gases