Ultimate College Packing List

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*Check in advance what your college already provides, and what rules there are on certain
electronics and appliances.
Find out if your local Target, Walmart or Bed, Bath & Beyond will deliver to the closest
location to your school.
FOR THE DORM ROOM
Area rug
Bean bag chair
Command strips
Corkboard and tacks
Curtains (If not provided by school)
Door mirror
Dry erase board and pens
Fan
Lamps: Desk, floor lamp
Laundry basket
Office chair
Photos and decorations / Posters
Tool kit (Small)
FOR SLEEPING
Alarm clock
Blankett / Throw blanket
Comforter and comforter clips
Ear plugs
Lap desk
Mattress pad (Bedbug-protected)
Mattress topper
Pillows
Sleep mask
Extra-long* sheets
Pillowcases (Two sets)
FOR THE BATHROOM
Advil / Tylenol
Antacid
Baby powder
Bath caddy
Bath sheets, hand towels,
wash cloths
Body wash, soap, facial cleanser
Cosmetic / Shaving mirror
Cotton balls / Qtips
Deodorant
Flip flops
Hair dryer
Hand lotion
Hand sanitizer
Hot / Cold packs
Nail file / Nail clippers
Plunger
Shampoo and conditioner
Shaver / Razor
Tissues
Toothbrush, toothpaste
and dental floss
FOR YOUR TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS
Cell phone and charger
Computer and printer
DVDs
Ethernet cable*
Extension cords
Flash drive
Headphones
iPad / Tablet, charger and case
iPhone / Mp3 player, charger
Mouse pad
Mouse pad
Noise machine
Portable cell phone charger
Power strips
Printer and ink
Stereo or compact
iPhone / iPod speakers
Surge protector
TV (Small)
USB hub
ESSENTIALS
Bank card, checks and cash
Books (Favorites, reference, etc.)
Credit card
Driver’s license
Eyeglasses / Contact lenses
Financial aid forms
First aid kit
Flashlight
Medical insurance card
Power outage
light / Flashlight
Prescription medications
Registration information
Social Security Card
Student ID
Umbrella
FOR CLEANING
All-purpose cleanser
Broom / Dust bin
Disinfecting wipes
Drying rack
Febreze room spray / Plug-ins
Garbage and garbage bags
Iron and small ironing board
Laundry detergent and dryer sheets
FOR SUSTENANCE
Lysol
Mini vacuum / Dirt Devil
Mop / Swiffer
Sewing kit, safety pins
Sponges
Stain remover
Static guard
Step stool
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Calendar
Desk lamp
Desk organizer
Highlighters / Markers
Notebooks / Pads
Paper clips
Pens and pencils
Post-it notes
Printer paper
Rubber bands
Scissors
Scotch tape
Stapler, staples and staple remover
FOR ORGANIZING
Drawer organizers
Duct tape
Hangers
Hooks / 3M / Command Strips
Shoe rack
Stacking bins
Storage boxes / Trunk
Under bed storage
Brita filter
Can opener
Cereal
Chip clips
Dish cloth and detergent
Dorm fridge / Microwave*
Favorite snacks
Microwave-safe coffee mug,
bowl and plate
Oven mitts
Peanut butter / Jelly or Jam
Popcorn
Power bars / Protein shakes
Ramen / Soup
Set of flatware
Strainer
Tupperware
Water bottle
Ziplock bags
FOR CLOTHING
At least one cocktail dress, or jacket and tie for semi formal
events, or rushing
If your college is in a cooler climate: clothes that will withstand
autumn temperatures such as fall jacket, raincoat and boots, hat
and gloves, sweaters and turtlenecks (You can switch them out
for heavy winter gear over Thanksgiving break).
If your college is in a warmer climate: bathing suit, beach towel,
swim gear, shorts.
Jeans
Pajamas and bathrobe
Shoes: Sneakers, at least one pair of dress shoes, everyday shoes
T-shirts
Underwear and socks: two weeks’ worth
Workout clothes
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