As I'm preparing to go to college next week, I thought it would be helpful to post the essentials of what to bring to the dorm room! This is my first year of school so I'm not a Pro at dorm packing. However, this list is what I think is definitely necessary to bring with you to school!
Keep in mind that everyone list may vary but bring with you what you would typically need back at home and then some! Before I get started I have a few tips that I wish I knew before I started dorm shopping.
1. Talk to your roommate about who is bringing what to cut down on the things you have to buy! Common things to talk about is a TV, rug, printer, and other more expensive purchases.
2. Make a list of what you need/want before going shopping, going in the store blind can be stressful!
3.See if there's any coupons to save a few dollars! It'll help in the long run when purchases start adding up.
4. See what your college provides in each dorm, such as a micro fridge!
Bedding
- Mattress Pad
- Mattress Topper (makes the uncomfortable bed a little more bearable)
- Twin XL sheets (2 sets would be ideal)
- Twin XL Comforter, Duvet, or Quilt
- Duvet Insert
- Comfortable Pillows / Pillow cases or shams
- Decorative Accent Pillow
- Extra Blanket or Quilt
Laundry / Closet Needs
- Laundry Bag or Basket
- Laundry detergent
- Dryer Sheets
- Iron or Steamer
- Ironing Board
- Towels (I bought a lot but 4 or 5 would be fine)
- Wash Cloths(Again I have several but 5-10 is good)
- Hand Towels (2-4 is ideal) * Amounts of towels and washcloths depends on how often you want to do laundry
- Hangers
- Trash Can / Trash Bags
Bathroom
- Broom & Dust pan
- Shower Shoes (The flip flops from Old Navy work perfectly)
- Shower Caddy
- Vanity Mirror
- Hand Held Bathroom
- Air Freshener
- Drying Rack
- Band aids and other first aid supplies
- Soap/ Body Wash
- Soap and Toothbrush holders
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Razors
Storage
- Bedside Organizer
- Trunk (if your dorm has enough space for it)
- Plastic 3 drawer organizer
- Cloth storage cube (mine is from target)
- Additional storage bags and containers : I personally love my "Things" storage bag pictured
Desk
- Backpack
- Planner
- Pens
- Pencils
- Scissors
- Post it notes
- Surge Protector
- Index Cards
- Highlighters
- Printer
- Notebooks
- College Ruled Paper
- Printer Paper
- Ink Cartridges
- Stapler & Staples
- Lamp
- USB
Other /Misc.
- Laptop and accessories
- Command strips
- Picture Frames
- Alarm Clock
- TV
- Bulletin Board
- Futon
- DVD's or books for weekends in the dorm
- Headphones
- Makeup
- Duffle bag for weekends away from the dorm
- Umbrella
- Full length Mirror
Hopefully this was helpful! Feel free to comment and let me know of anything I'm missing! Have fun in college!
