College Packing List
College Packing List
*Optional
(!) Optional, but highly recommended
-Check your school’s websites on what your dorm has and doesn’t.
-Look at their list of unacceptable things. Some places do not allow certain products or have limits on size or power
Bed
2 Sets of Sheets (1 is *)
Bed Spread/Comforter
Extra Blanket (!)
Fan*
Pillows (# optional)
Pillow Cases (# optional)
Alarm Clock (Phone: if loud enough)*
Mattress Pad and/or Egg Crate (!)
Bath
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Razor (Girls, I recommend the kind with the shaving gel on it)
Shaving Cream (if not on razor)*
Toothbrush And Travel Case
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Lotion (!)
Hair brush
Other Hair Products*
Gel, Mousse, Hair Spray, Pins, Decorative, etc….
Shower Bag/Caddy (!)
Towels
Wash Cloths
Hand Towels (!)
Robe*
Other
Mini-fridge (!)
Microwave*
Television*
First Aid Kit
Febreze (!)
Over the Door Mirror*
Rug*
Other appliances if allowed
Basic utensils and plates/bowls
Light-weight vaccuum
All of your charging cords
Laundry Bin
Sewing Kit
Dish Soap
Batteries
Flashlight
Playing Cards/ Board Games (*)
Study
Basic School Supplies
Pens, Pencils*, Highlighters, Paper (notebooks), Folders, etc*…at your discretion
Desk Lamp
Laptop/ Computer
Printer*
Paper and Ink
Organization for desk (!)
Trash Can and Bags
Surge protectors (2 or 3)(!)
Envelopes/ Stamps*
Dry Erase Calendar*
Backpack (I recommend two: one for good laptop protection, one that is less heavy for
back and forth use. It can be annoying not having a lighter one, but you can get
by.*)
Seat cushion if you have to use furniture
Book Ends (*)
Index Cards (*)
Memory Device (jump drive)
Décor (*-all optional)
Command® Strips and Poster Tacky (Most dorms have strict guidelines on hanging
things on the walls, and require a removable adhesive)(!)
Dry Erase Board (For outside of door for notes)
Pictures (Frame or no frame)
Clock
Removable Wall Decals
Posters
Lights (String ones like X’mas)
Cork Board
Poster Putty
***EXPRESS YOURSELF-this is your home for months!***

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