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, and we'll have notebooks and pens here for you.
Dartmouth Bound Packing List
ESSENTIALS
🔲 Travel documents (tickets & photo ID)
🔲 Cell phone and charger
🔲 Small amount of money – No more than $20 (for incidentals)
CLOTHING
🔲 3 sets of clothes (4x socks, 4x underwear, 3x shirts, 3x pants)
🔲 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
TOILETRIES
🔲 Toothbrush & Toothpaste
🔲 Deodorant
🔲 Body Wash, Shampoo, Conditioner
🔲 Personal Care Items (Hair Brush/Comb)
🔲 Glasses/Contacts if needed
MISCELLANEOUS
🔲 Sunscreen
🔲 Sunglasses
🔲 Hat
🔲 Umbrella
🔲 Medications/Prescriptions
If you forget anything or need any health or beauty aids while you are here, there is a CVS within walking distance.
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.