MANDATORY ITEMS14 Underwear (minimum number) - MUST BE WHITE
Men- 7 pairs may be boxers or boxer-briefs.
Women - Sports bras and underpants suitable for strenuous exercise.
14 White crew neck t-shirts (minimum number required for men and women) V-neck or tank-top undershirts are not authorized
10 Pairs of plain white, ankle-length athletic socks (minimum) w/no visible logos
14 Pairs of black or Army green dress socks (minimum) to be worn with low quarter
shoes
10 Pairs of long black socks (minimum) to be worn with combat boots.
2 Pairs of gym shoes (running or cross trainers), predominently white or black
6 Plain white bath towels (minimum)
6 Plain white wash cloths (minimum)
1 Blanket, quilt or comforter (dark solid color), twin size
6 Twin XL white flat sheets (no elastic)
2 White pillow cases (twin or king)
1 White pillow (twin or king to fit pillow cases above)
1 Rubber thong sandals (for showering)*
1 Mouth guard (for boxing class)*
2 Sunscreen (tube or bottle)*
OPTIONAL ITEMS5 Pairs of nylon knee-highs — (helps prevent blisters when worn under socks)
2 Spandex shorts (reduces chafing) - black, red, gray or white (minimum)
1 Small duffle bag for overnight Corps trips*
1 Small fan 12”-16”* since Barracks rooms are not air conditioned
1 Study lamp (black, goose neck 18” maximum height)***
1 Watch
1 Alarm clock without radio*
1 Calculator (scientific or graphing)*
1 Civilian outfit
1 iron and small ironing board (only one per room)
1 lock box
ITEMS THAT MUST BE PURCHASED AT VMI1 Swimming suit (purchased after enrolled in swimming class)**
1 Academic bag (optional)*
* Items available at the VMI Bookstore
** Items available at the Military Store
***Fluorescent-style or traditional-style with compact fluorescent lamps - VMI Bookstore
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Suggested Personal Items You Should Bring*
Tooth Brush(es) Body/Foot powder/shoe spray
Toothpaste Razor(s)
Chap stick Shampoo & Conditioner
Small packages of tissues Body soap
Medication (if required) Deodorant
Shaving Cream Moleskin (type of bandage)
Band-aids
Antibiotic Cream
Suggested Academic Supplies You Should Bring
Pens Notebooks
Pencils Binders
Paper Folders
Flash drives Laptop Computer**
Monitor (22” or smaller)
Prohibited items - DO NOT Bring These Items -They Will Be Confiscated
Weapons of any type
Knives of any type
Electrical equipment and appliances (including microwave ovens, hot pots, heating elements,
etc.)
Plants and pets
Flammable materials including candles, fireworks, incense, etc.
TVs, or any other type of entertainment media
Alcohol, illegal drugs or associated paraphernalia
The following items are not authorized
for Rats until after Breakout:Cell Phones
Electric razors
Radios (to include alarm clock radios)
DVDs, CDs, computer games
I-Pods or similar devices, & MP3 players
Speakers
Clothing with emblems/logos, to include socks, underwear, t-shirts, linens, and towels