Saint Mary's College Of California

What should you bring to Summer Bridge?

Things you SHOULD bring

1. Medical insurance card/information & medications needed; and
2. Valid identification (state ID or driver’s license).

Clothing (Hot during the day, cool in the evenings)

1. Do not bring ALL of your clothes & shoes;
2. Comfortable for warm weather;
3. Comfortable shoes;
4. Work out gear, if needed;
5. Light jacket or sweatshirt (it gets cool in the evenings); and
6. One change of nice clothing for special event (fellas – slacks, polo shirt; ladies – summer dress/skirt/slacks, heels not necessary).

Room

1. Alarm clock;
2. Bedding (twin extra-long) - pillow, sheets, blanket, mattress pad;
3. Towels and wash cloths/loofas;
4. Toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant;
5. Clothes hangers;
6. Laundry bag and laundry supplies;
7. Fan; and
8. Air freshener.

School Supplies

1. Computer/laptop & printer (if you have them);
2. Desk supplies - paper, pencils, notebooks, stamps, lined paper, computer paper (if you bring a printer), stapler, Post-It notes;
3. Binders;
4. Calculator (graphing calculator if planning to take calculus);
5. Backpack; and
6. Daily planner for the school year.

Camping Trip

1. Flashlight;
2. Sleeping bag (contact the HP Office by July 1, 2008 if you do not have a sleeping bag);
3. Insect repellant;
4. Waterproof shoes;
5. Sunscreen lotion;
6. Swim trunks/bathing suit;
7. Plastic bag for wet clothes;
8. Water bottle (good idea to keep cool throughout summer bridge); and
9. Medical insurance card/information & medications needed

Optional things you MAY bring:

1. You will have access to the campus computer labs, but you may find it easier to work after hours with your own computer;
2. Packaged snacks, in case you get the munchies while studying late at night (There are no refrigerators or microwaves in the rooms);
3. Sports equipment: basketball, football, volleyball, etc.;
4. Cell phone & charger; and
5. Electronics (MP3 players, stereo, etc.).

Things you should NOT bring:

1. Candles;
2. Incense & incense burners;
3. Halogen lamps;
4. Hot plates, toaster ovens, George Foreman grills;
5. Space heaters;
6. Alcohol and/or illegal drugs; and
7. Pets. Not even goldfish are allowed. Don’t even think about it.