Check List

Items to Bring

Welch Summer Scholar Program

The University of Texas at Arlington

June 8 – July 12, 2008

_____ Linens, towels, and sheets (beds are extra long twin; two flat sheets suggested)

_____ Pillow

_____ Blanket (the dorms are air-conditioned, and a light blanket may be appropriate)

_____ Toiletry items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet paper, etc.)

_____ Laundry soap/softener (laundry facilities are available in dorm)

_____ Hangers

_____ Telephone (optional--the dorms are wired for telephones, but phones are not provided)

Other information which may help you with your planning:

1. If you have a lab coat or apron, please bring it with you. Depending upon the research lab in which you are placed, you may not be allowed to wear shorts or sandals while in the lab.

2. If you wear contact lenses, please bring your glasses (if you have a pair) and your safety goggles. If you do not have safety goggles, we will provide those for you. Some of the research labs may recommend wearing glasses rather than contact lenses while working in the lab, since some fumes and vapors can be very irritating to the contact lens wearer.

3. The swimming pool and activities building will be available for you to use, so bring your swim wear and other active sports wear.

4. Sometimes the air conditioning in the classrooms and labs is a little cooler than the “comfort zone” which means that a sweater may be desirable. “Dress clothes” will probably not be necessary.

5. If you wish to leave campus to attend religious services, your parent must sign a “Permission to Leave Campus” form. Although we encourage all of our Welch Scholars to stay at UTA on the weekends to participate in various activities, if you intend to go home for a particular weekend or if you need to leave the campus for any reason, your parent must sign a Permission to Leave Campus form.

6. If you wish to bring a computer, the dorm rooms are equipped with Ethernet connections, and most buildings on campus (including the Chemistry Research Building) have wireless internet access. However, you are not required to bring a computer; many computers are available for your use on campus and in the Chemistry department.

7. Bring enough money for laundry. You may want to have some spending money, but you don’t need a large amount of cash, since meals and activities are paid for by the Welch Summer Scholar Program. You would only need money for entertainment not sponsored by the program and for food not included in the regularly scheduled meals.