Here are some tips on what items to pack. We recommend speaking with your roommate about this to avoid bringing two of something!
Items to Pack:
Bedding (twin size, standard length)
Pillow
Mattress cover
Extra blanket
Sheets
Comforter
Towels
Shower caddy
Laundry basket
Power strip with surge protector
Alarm clock
Desk lamp
Computer
Radio/stereo
Headphones
TV/VCR/DVD player
Small refrigerator (no larger than 4 cubic feet - one per room)
Microwave (one per room)
Phone
Calendar
Calculator
Dictionary
Dry Erase Board
Posters/pictures
Items NOT to Pack:
• Extension cords
• Multi-outlet adapters
• Space heaters
• Irons
• Halogen lamps
• Incense/candles (even without the wick)
• Holiday string lights
• Animals (except fish in an aquarium not to exceed 15 gallons)
• Cooking appliances other than a microwave (including but not limited to: hot pot, coffee pot, toaster, toaster oven, crock pot, rice cooker, indoor grills)
When does Orientation start? Orientation begins Saturday, August 26. Don't worry about the details. Your First Year Advisor (FYA) will have your Orientation Schedule ready when you arrive!
When do classes start?
Classes begin on Wednesday, August 30, 2006.
Where do I get my mail?
Each student has a mailbox located on the first floor of the Rosemary Ashby Campus Center.
What is my new mailing address?
Student Name
c/o Pine Manor College
340 Heath Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
What about telephone calls?
Each residence hall room is equipped with one phone jack. To activate phone service, students may call the local provider, Verizon, to arrange for services at their own expense. Students living in double rooms may share a phone.
Does the College provide network services and e-mail?
All residence halls are wired for high-speed network connectivity. Through the network you may access the Internet and email. You will need a 10/100 – base – T network interface and an Ethernet cable to connect to the network. More information will be available for students during orientation. All students have free Pine Manor College email accounts and Internet access through the College network.
Where can I do laundry?
Each of the three villages, East, West and South, has a laundry room for students to use with washers, dryers and a folding table.
Is there a campus shuttle?
There is a campus shuttle that runs Sunday through Saturday from 3:30pm until 1:00am. For more information on schedules and updates, call (617) 731-7625 or visit the PMC Shuttle Service Website.
What if I have more questions?!?!?!
Don’t worry! If you have more questions, you can contact the Residence Life Office and someone will be here to help you. You can reach us at (617) 731-7108
