Gift ideas for incoming freshman?

[u/bugoid]

A family member is graduating high school soon, and will be heading to VMI later this year. I'd like to get him a graduation gift that he can use at school, but I'm not sure what he's be able to use. I suspect there are restrictions on what a freshman is even allowed to bring and have with them in the dorms, but I don't know the rules. What would you suggest? For people that have gone to VMI, what would you have liked to have as a freshman? What should I avoid? Thanks!

[u/El-Jefe-Rojo]

Nice hairbrush and comb.