BrokeMeetsCollege

General/Dorm

*–>Optional      !–>Optional, but highly recommended

Refer to your school’s website for guidelines and rules, some have limits on size or power, as well as just having some things banned.

Bed

• 2 Sets of Sheets (1*)
• Bed Spread/Comforter
• Extra Blanket *
• Fan*
• Pillows (#*)
• Pillow Cases
• Alarm Clock (Phone works if loud enough)
• Mattress Pad/Egg Crate Pad !

Bath

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Soap
• Razor
• Shaving Cream
• Toothbrush and Travel Case *
• Deodorant
• Lotion !
• Hair Brush
• Other Hair Products *
• 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 (coffee pot, toaster, …)
• Basic utensils, plates, bowls, cups
• Dish Soap *
• Light-weight vacuum
• All of your charging cords
• Laundry Bin
• Sewing Kit
• Batteries
• Flashlight
• Playing Cards/Board Games*
• Lots of Quarters for Laundry!
• Collapsible boxes for storing various things

Study

• Pens
• Pencils
• Highlighters
• Paper
• Desk Lamp
• Laptop/Computer !
• Printer *
• Paper and Ink *
• Trash Can and Bags
• Surge Protectors (2+) !
• Envelopes/Stamps *
• Dry Erase Calendar *
• Backpack !
• Seat cushion for desk chair *
• Index Cards *
• Memory Device (Flash Drive)

Decor

• Command Strips and Poster Tacky *
• Pictures, Posters … *
• Removable Wall Decals *
• Lights (string ones-like Christmas)
• Cork Board

Apartment

Kitchen

• Dinnerware
• Silverware
• Spices
• Knives
• Cooking utensils (tongs, spatula, …)
• Blender *
• Toaster *
• Canisters (for sugar, flour, …)
• Pots and Pans
• Skillets
• Lids for skillets/pots/pans
• Griddle*