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Summer Institute Packing List

The following packing list is provided to help you plan for your arrival to institute. This list is NOT exhaustive, and some of the items below may not apply to you. 

 
All residents must pack:

  • Government-issued proof of identification with photo and signature, such as a passport or driver’s license (should be the same piece of identification used for your institute’s background check, if applicable)

  • Completed pre-institute work

 
Technology:

  • Laptop computer (strongly recommended)

  • Printer (optional)

 
Professional clothing:

  • Each summer clinical placement has its own respective dress code, but frequently, these are business casual environments. Urban Teachers encourages all members of the Urban Teachers community to maintain a high bar and dress in a professional manner at your summer site. We also encourage you to follow these guidelines for the Urban Teachers coursework and professional development opportunities. Dress codes typically include:

    • Collared Shirts

    • Slacks/Suit Pants

    • Blouses

    • Knee-length skirts

    • Dresses

    • Long shorts

    • Cardigans

    • Capris

    • Blazers

    • Khakis  

  • Umbrella or poncho for use in case of inclement weather

  • Any medications you use (enough for the duration of institute)

 
Dorm items (we have found that the following list captures the majority of needs):

  • Alarm clock/radio 

  • Backpack

  • Desk lamp

  • Iron

  • Clothes hangers

  • Linens (sheets, blankets, pillow), towels, and a mattress pad

  • Shower caddy 

  • Footwear for the shower

  • Laundry detergent

  • Cleaning supplies

  • Trashcan and bags 

  • Classroom resources

 
Anything that would aid you in your development as a teacher (ex. dictionary, thesaurus)
Office supplies that would be helpful in preparing lessons, such as:

  • Pens

  • No. 2 pencils

  • Stapler

  • Graphing calculator, if needed for certification testing

  • Notebooks

 
If the following items are applicable to you, remember to pack:

  • Credit card/money order for any institute-specific fees (if applicable, more information to follow)

  • Any materials recommended by the Admissions team for receiving/processing your transitional funding award, if applicable

 

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