What should I do with my hiking/camping equipment while in college?

[Jordan]

Things like backpacks, waterbottles, first-aid kits etc..... I am not worried about. But I am worried that equipment such as knives, hatchets, lighters (the "dangerous" stuff) will cause problems because I will live in on-campus housing. Does anyone know of any rules that specifically prevent me from bringing this kind of stuff into a dorm room? Any New York State laws that prevent this kind of stuff from being on campus? I really like hiking, and there is even an outdoors club on campus, but I wouldn't feel prepared for a hike in REAL wilderness without that gear.