What to Bring
What Should I Bring?
Based on the advice of the students who have come before you, below is a list of what you will likely need or want in your room. Keep in mind that over the next two years you will be moving at the beginning, middle, and end of every school year. Therefore, we recommend you start by bringing only the necessities.
While we include a list of necessities below, you do not need to have every item in hand on the day you move in. For your first night, be sure that you have bed linens, a blanket, an alarm clock, a towel, essential toiletries, and a jacket. Almost everything on the list below can be purchased locally or online. There are a number of stores (including Wal-Mart, Target, Costco, Ross) located within a few miles of campus, as well as several specialty shops in downtown Prescott.
We have a bin on campus that can be used to store items when we leave campus. Tote boxes will be provided for rent ($5) or purchase ($10) that can be used when storing your extra items.
For Colporteur blitzes you will need a carry on sized suitcase or duffle bag as we have limited space. These can be purchased fairly cheap here in town at Costco/Ross (new) or Goodwill (used).
What is Provided?
Your room will include the following, so you will not need to pack, ship, or purchase these items:
Two twin beds (one for each roommate)
Wall-to-wall carpeting
Small closet or freestanding wardrobe (shared or individual)
Desk and chair (for each roommate)
Window covering
Heating system
The Necessities List
Government-issued ID and necessary cards (e.g., auto insurance card, bank/ATM card, driver’s license, health insurance and prescription cards). Make sure you have your driver’s license and passport ready to show at move-in.
Sleeping bag for colporteur blitzes and regular twin-sized bedding for class time.
Clothing (see dress guidelines; remember a warm coat, as the temperature drops at night)
Toiletries (including a shower caddy with which to transport them to the bathroom)
Medications and/or prescriptions
Towels
Shower sandals (plastic flip-flops)
Laundry supplies (can easily be obtained locally)
Desk lamp
Hangers
Flashlight and batteries (choose an LED flashlight for longer life)
A notebook and wristwatch (for when phones are unavailable during scheduled reflection times)
The You Decide List (strongly suggested items)
Laptop computer (It makes taking notes in class much more efficient).
Small, portable USB (“thumb” or “stick”) drive
Iron/ironing board or steamer
Wastebasket & liners
Book List
Required book list:
NKJV Colporteur Bible (we provide for purchase at $10)
History of Redemption (can be purchased for $29 here)
Suggested books to bring:
Leave at Home List
See below for additional information
Firearms/weapons of any kind
Fireworks (or any similar materials)
Pets
TVs/movies/video games/etc.
Inappropriate posters/decorations
Jewelry of any kind (e.g. earrings, bracelets, necklaces, etc)
Forbidden Items
In no case may firearms, recreational drugs, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, pornography, gang symbols, or occult items be permitted in the housing, car, or possession of SOULS students. Discovery of such items is grounds for immediate dismissal without a refund.
Media items not permitted: video game systems (including violent/inappropriate games on cellular devices), non-Christian movies, anything not classified as easy-listening Christian music (where the rhythm is heavily accentuated over the melody and harmony).