Notes:
- If you are having difficulty locating certain items or affording certain items, please contact the Admissions Team in advance.
- If a quantity is not mentioned, please pack the reasonable amount needed.
- If you want to bring any items not included on this list, please contact the Admissions Team to request approval in advance.
A doctor's note may be required. - Additional personal/recreation items may be allowed later in the cycle, based on Associate rank or staff discretion.
Required Items
| Qty | Item | Details and Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Underwear | Briefs, boxer briefs, or bikini, solid colors, cotton. |
| 5-9 | Sport bra | Female Associates. Solid colors, preferably no clasp in the back and should provide good support. |
| 10 | T-shirt | Royal or cobalt blue, short sleeve, crew neck. No v-neck, pockets, or tanks. |
| 10 pairs | Athletic socks | Crew length, no ankle-style. |
| 1 pair | Shower shoes | Rubber, slip-on or flip flops. |
| 1 | Swim trunks | Male Associates. One solid color. |
| 1 | One-piece swimsuit | Female Associates. One solid color. |
| Item | Details and Requirements |
|---|---|
| Elastic hair bands | Long hair only. Solid black or neutral color that matches your hair. |
| Bobby pins | Long hair only. Solid black or neutral color that matches your hair. |
| Lotion | |
| Face moisturizer | If needed. |
| Face wash and/or acne cream | If needed. |
| Mesh laundry bag | Draw strings style, no pop-up bags. |
| Personal hygiene kit bag |
Optional Hygiene Items
| Item | Details and Requirements |
|---|---|
| Bath towels | Solid color, standard size. |
| Washcloths | Solid color, standard size. Loufas also allowed. |
| Sunscreen | SPF 30 or higher, must dry clear, no sprays. |
| Chapstick | Plain, no shimmer / lip gloss. |
| Fingernail clippers | No metal file. |
| Razor | Electric razors are permitted. |
| Shaving cream | |
| Bodywash / soap | Bar or liquid is permitted. |
| Shampoo and conditioner | |
| Hairbrush / comb | |
| Hair styling gel/oil | Plain, no glitter / shimmer. |
| Toothbrush / holder / toothpaste | |
| Deodorant | |
| Foot powder | |
| Feminine hygiene products | Female applicants. |
Prohibited Items
Other Permitted/Optional Items
| Item | Details and Requirements |
|---|---|
| AM/FM Radio or MP3 player (no wifi) | No wifi-enabled devices such as tablets / laptops. |
| Watches | No smart watches. |
| Photos of friends and family | Inappropriate photos / images will be confiscated. |
| Religious / personal faith text | |
| Journal / diary | |
| Books / study guides | |
| Contact list | Family or friend addresses / phone numbers on loose leaf paper. |
| 1st Class Postage Stamps | Forever Stamps recommended, amount depends on how many letters you plan to write. |
| Letter Envelopes #10 | Amount depends on how many letters you plan to write. |
| DVDs | Rated R or below. Program staff will determine what is or is not appropriate. |
| Banners/Flags/Posters | Only flags permitted are the American Flag or state flag. Banners/Flags depicting any sort of political agenda are not permitted. Examples of other types of appropriate poster would include music or artwork. Program staff will determine what is or is not appropriate. *No frames/heavy items that require nails.* |
| ***ANY PERSONAL ITEMS BROUGHT WILL BE INVENTORIED AND STORED UNTIL AUTHORIZED BY STAFF.*** | |
| QTY | Item | Details and Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Civilian shirts | T-shirt or long sleeve. No tank tops, no inappropriate messaging/images. |
| 3 | Civilian pants | Jeans/khakis. No rips or holes. |
| 3 | Civilian sweatshits | No innapropriate messaging/images. |
| 3 | Civilian sweatpants | No inappropriate messaging/images, no rips or holes. |
| 3 | Civilian Sleepwear shirts | May only be worn in room. Can only be changed into after lights out. Must be appropriate, full coverage tops. No tank tops. |
| 3 | Civilian Sleepwear shorts or pants | May only be worn in room. Can only be changed into after lights out. Must be appropriate, full coverage shorts or pants. |
| ***CIVILIAN CLOTHES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED UNTIL AUTHORIZED BY STAFF. THIS INCLUDES SLEEPWEAR.*** | ||