Packing for Your Trip: Some airlines charge a fee to check a bag. Either bring a carry-on bag (included with your ticket) or be prepared with cash or a credit card to pay a fee to check a bag. You can check the airline website for their policy regarding baggage sizes and checked bag fees. A fee for a checked bag will not be paid by Dartmouth, so we recommend bringing a carry-on bag instead.
Warm and likely humid weather is predicted in Hanover during Dartmouth Bound. While your residence halls and many of the spaces we'll utilize during the day will be air-conditioned, some spaces will not be. Please bring clothing you'll be comfortable in. We recommend layers and comfortable shoes.
All linens (pillows, sheets, comforters, and towels) will be provided by the College. No need to bring your own.
No need to bring a computer—we'll have notebooks and pens here for you.
Dartmouth Bound Packing List
ESSENTIALS
🔲 Travel documents (tickets & photo ID)
🔲 Cell phone and charger
🔲 Money (for purchases while in transit and optional shopping while in Hanover)
CLOTHING
🔲 3 sets of clothes (similar to what you wear to school))
🔲 1 set of workout clothes & shoes (optional)
🔲 1 nice outfit for the closing dinner (no need to buy anything new for this)
🔲 Comfortable walking shoes & socks (campus is big)
🔲 Rain jacket
🔲 Light jacket/fleece/sweater
TOILETRIES
🔲 Toothbrush & toothpaste
🔲 Soap & shampoo
🔲 Personal care items (brush/comb, deodorant, contact solution, etc.)
MISCELLANEOUS
🔲 Sunscreen
🔲 Sunglasses
🔲 Hat
🔲 Umbrella
🔲 Medications/Prescriptions
Forget something? There is a 24-hour CVS Pharmacy within walking distance of campus.
If you have any questions about anything on this list, reach out to us by emailing bound@dartmouth.edu, and we'll give you our best advice.