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Thursdays,
Oct. 9 & 30

11 AM - 12 PM

Fisher Science (Bldg 33) Room 286

 

:: Packing List ::

Cal Poly students who have gone on cruise compiled this list to help future students decide what they may want to bring with them on cruise. This is not a must bring list, but hopefully it will be helpful. Click here for a printable version.

DOCUMENTS and COMMUNICATION
· Student/personal ID and driver's license
· Passport (photo copy)
· Wallet
· Traveler's Checks
· Money belt/passport carrier
· Health insurance card
· Emergency Contact Information
· Credit Cards
· ATM card (4 digit pin)
· Cash
· Checkbook
· Address book
· Phone card(s) - can buy in ports/check to make sure that it is valid for international calls/ATT recommended
· Phrase books and guide books
· Maps
· Cell phone
· Stationery, envelopes, and US stamps
· Travel journal
· Camera & film/memory cards
· Laptop computer
· Computer diskettes / thumb drive

TOILERTIES
· Comb and brush
· Croakies
· Extra glasses/contacts and prescription
· Feminine hygiene products
· Hair spray/mousse
· Kleenex
· Liquid soap
· Make-up
· Medicines and prescriptions
· Razor and blades
· Saline solution
· Shampoo/conditioner
· Shaving cream
· Soap and container
· Sunglasses, 2 pairs
· Sunscreen
· Toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss
· Vitamins
· Anti-fungal cream/powder (foot powder)
· Aftershave
· Air freshener
· Insect repellent
· Beach towel
· Pre-moistened towelettes
· Small towel and washcloth
· Aloe Vera
· Deodorants
· Hand Lotion
· Bath Towel & hand towel
· Hairdryer
· Cologne/perfume
· Lip balm with sun screen
· Contraceptives
· Curling iron
· Q-tips
· Earplugs
· Gold-bond powder
· Paper towels


CLOTHING
(see Uniform and Grooming in handbook)
· Daily Uniform (7am - 6 pm)
· Long, khaki pants with belt loops
· Khaki, shorts
· You will be issued
· 3 CMA T-shirts
· 1 CMA polo shirt
· 1 CMA baseball hat
· 1 CMA sweatshirt
· Khaki belt
· White socks
· Primarily white, closed-toe shoes
· Insoles for shoes
· Denim pants and shorts
· Cal Poly sweatshirt
· Liberty Wear (to & from boat)
· Not tank tops
· No open-toed shoes
· No undershirts or plain white T's

FOR WOMEN
· Hair Accessories (hair must be off neck)
· "Going out" attire
· "Going out" shoes, closed toed
· Small purse

FOR MEN
· Clippers (hair must be off neck and ears)

OTHER
· Seasonal coat (rain) - solid blue (preferred)
· Hawaiian shirt
· Shower shoes
· Swimsuit
· Sarong
· Workout clothes

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
· Tape
· Glue stick
· Scissors
· Index cards
· Small flashlight with red lens (astronomy)
· Highlighters
· Pens, pencils, etc.
· Notebooks
· Art supplies
· Sharpies
· Duct tape
· Mini stapler, staples, paperclips

OTHER USEFUL ITEMS
· Egg crate/mattress pad
· Twin size bed sheets and blanket
· Comforter/bedspread
· Daypack
· Coat hangers
· Lawn chair, fold out full length
· Binoculars
· Batteries
· Small stereo
· CDs
· Walkman, and small speakers
· Portable TV with VCR
· Movies
· Games
· Snacks
· Water bottle
· Cup with secure lid
· Reusable plastic bags
· Laundry bag
· Fabric softener
· Small flashlight
· Battery-powered alarm clock
· Sewing-kit
· Safety pins
· Watch
· Pocket knife
· Combination lock
· Bathroom mat
· Playing cards
· Books/magazines
· Wall hooks/hangers
· Sentimental pictures
· Shower caddy
· 4 heavy duty magnets (to hold beach towel to deck)
· smaller magnets for hanging pictures on the steel walls
· Video camera
· Underwater camera
· Febreeze
· Clorox wipes

OUR FAVORITE SNACKS:
· Nutella
· Peanut Butter
· Jam/jelly
· Sodas
· Dried fruit
· Trail mix
· Gum
· Pretzels
· Honey
· Granola/power bars
· Crackers

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Last Update: 5/2/2006


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