If you are anything like me, you LOVE to make lists! I make lists for almost everything, but packing is the most important. When moving to college, whether it be a dorm room or an apartment, there is absolutely everything you should need. If you follow this list you will be all ready to take on your year at college!
Bedding
- Sheet set
- Spare sheets
- Comforter
- Memory foam mattress topper
- Pillow
- Pillowcases
- Warm blanket
- Throw pillows
- Step stool (if raising bed)
- Eye mask
- Bed protector (for bedbugs)
- Reading pillow
- Under bed storage
Room
- Wall quotes
- Artwork
- Plants
- Candles (or fake candles if your school does not allow real ones)
- Rug
- Floor lamp
- Picture frames
- String lights
- Command strips
- Pictures
- Curtains (if needed)
- Full body mirror
- TV and TV stand
- Microwave
- Mini fridge
Bathroom - if you have your own!
- Towel
- Rugs
- Hanging shower organizer for soaps
- Trashcan
- Over the door hooks for towels
- Hand towels
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Shower cleaner
- Shower curtain
- Toilet paper (you need more then you think)
- Shower curtain clips
Desk/school supplies
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- Paper clips
- Binder clips
- Lamp
- Desk shelf (if you aren't provided with one)
- Drawer organizers
- Backpack
- Textbooks
- Notebook paper
- Printer, paper, and ink (if needed)
- Planner
- Notebooks
- Binders
- Highlighters
- Pencils
- Pens
- Adaptors/chargers
- Flash drive
- Scissors
- Note cards
- Tape
- 3-hole puncher
- Calculator
- Whiteboard calendar
Closet/laundry
- Laundry basket
- Drying rack – I recommend one that hangs over the door!!
- Shoe rack
- Hangers
- Wrinkle release
- Over the door hanger – I put all my beauty products in it
- Stain remover
- Laundry detergent
- Dryer sheets
- All your clothes and shoes!
Basics
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Face Wash
- Razor
- Tissues
- Q-tips
- Cotton balls
- Paper towels
- Nail polish
- Nail polish remover
- Makeup
- Hair bands
- Lotion
- Deodorant
- Chapstick
- Blow-dryer
- Straightener
- Curling iron
Extras
- Trashcan
- Basic tools
- First aid kit
- Tape measure
- Vitamins and medications
- Fan
- Cups/water bottle
- A case of water bottles
- Snacks
- Umbrella
- Speaker
- Mini vacuum
- Reusable silver wear
- Microwaveable plate and bowl
- Brita
- Power strip/surge protector
- Duffle bag
- Ice cube tray
- Mini safe
- Ziploc bags
- Envelopes and stamps (if you plan on sending any mail)
- Doorstopper
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