What to Bring to Campus Checklist

Be prepared. Bring these items with you to campus!

After you pack your essentials, remember not to forget about the possibility that you may get sick at school.

To ensure that you have a safe and healthy start at Iowa State, bring the following items along with you as a first-aid kit:

Thermometer
Band-Aids
First-aid ointment
ACE wrap for muscle strains or minor sprains
Over-the-counter pain reliever and/or fever reducer such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen or both
Over-the-counter allergy product with antihistamine
Over-the-counter cough medicine containing dextromethorphan
Over-the-counter cold product with a decongestant
Over-the-counter anti-diarrhea medication
A list of medications you take regularly
A list of known or suspected medication allergies
Photocopy of health insurance cards

If you run out of any of these items while on campus, the Student Health pharmacy has them available for restocking!