Packing for Hope 101

We asked students,
“What was your favorite thing you brought to Hope College as a first-year student?”
These are the most frequently recommended items!

Mattress Topper
cjvroom

Futon
Jack Leyden ’27

Tide Stick
Emma Low ’25

Fan, fan, fan!
#1 must-have by students!

The List goes on

• Soft Lighting
  “Whether it’s string lights or a nice lamp, some soft lighting makes a big difference when you are trying to relax at night.”
  –Braley Johnson ’24
• Electric Kettle
  “An electric kettle (good for tea, ramen, and more!)”
  –Carole Chee ’24
• Pictures
  “Pictures of my friends and family from home, but especially pictures of my dog!”
  abscout02
• Mini Fridge
  –Arman Khaledan ’26
• Roku Streaming Stick
  “Keep it in your backpack and use it wherever you and your friends set up camp”
  anna.muma
• Stool or Ottoman
  “To get on my lofted bed”
  miaawaldron
• Keurig
  anna_stowe57

Bookstore

Make sure to stop by the Hope College Bookstore to outfit you, your family and your room with orange and blue!

Packing List

View Student Life’s complete packing checklist!

hope.edu/packinglist