What to Bring

NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person event is currently suspended until further notice, but we are currently hosting RAWR6 as a virtual event.

According to the University of Texas at Dallas guest housing website, visitors should plan on bringing the following items with them (subject to final verification with the university):

• Laundry supplies
  • laundry detergent
  • fabric softener
  • dryer sheets
  • laundry bag
• Toiletries
  • razor and shaving cream or soap
  • shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
  • hairbrush, comb, blow dryer, and other grooming supplies
  • tooth brush, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, and other dental supplies
• Pillows
• Towels and washcloths
• Medications, including over-the-counter medications
• Clothes hangars

As part of the cost of the retreat stay, we will provide the following supplies and materials:

• Cleaning supplies
  • Dust wipes, glass cleaner, microfiber towels, trash bags, &c
• Consumable paper supplies
  • Paper towels, toilet paper
• Linens
• Hot water pot (for tea or coffee)

Optionally, we may provide the following amenities as part of the cost of the retreat:

• Small refrigerator*
• Microwave*
• Television*

As part of the retreat, you are expected to bring the following additional items with you to ensure that you get the most out of the retreat experience:

• Laptop computer (or equivalent device)
• Microsoft Office 365, or Scrivener (or equivalent software)
  • Software *must* be able to export DOCX or Word 2019-equivalent documents.
  • Software must be able to work with Word 2019+ comments.

The following items are recommended for your comfort or convenience; some may depend on the activities you choose to perform while at the retreat and where you prefer to write:

• Lap desk or equivalent
• Notepad and writing implements
• Ceramic mug or reusable hot cup (for tea or coffee)
• Reusable plastic or silicone drinking vessel with lid (for cold beverages).
• Ungrounded extension cord (for two-prong, ungrounded devices); or
• Grounded power strip (for three-prong, grounded devices)
• Spare Lightning, USB-C or USB-Micro connector cables
• HDMI cable
• Mini-Display Port cable (depending on equipment)
• Wireless mouse and/or keyboard
• Headphones
• USB key (At least 8 GB)
• Hand sanitizer
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Umbrella or raincoat
• Nice change of clothes
• Athletic/exercise shoes or attire

Items not permitted on the campus include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Candles
• Toasters
• Hot plates
• Cooking appliances
• Weapons
• Alcohol
• Illegal drugs
• Pets
• Tobacco

* subject to availability and cost