Toiletries:
Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner: Get HUGE bottle to refill from and then an easier one to take in and out of the shower
Body Spray/Perfume
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Leave-in Conditioner Spray: I love Crack brand (It comes in a white bottle with light blue writing)
Hair Oil: Moroccan oil or Argon Oil works (You will be doing your hair often and the water dries it out as well)
Body Wash
Face Wash
Hairspray
Lip Balm
Lotion
Makeup: Bring your entire collection and get a convenient storage unit for your desk to store it!
Makeup remover wipes
Mouth Wash
Nail Polish
Nail Polish Remover
Shaving Cream
Cotton Balls
Cotton Swabs
Hair Brush and Comb
Nail Clippers
Nail File
Tampons & Pads
Tweezers
Bed:
Bed bug plastic mattress protector
Memory Foam topper: You will need this, I got mine at Kohl’s with a coupon!
Mattress Pad: This helps keep your topper on your bed and adds an inch of extra comfort
Comforter
Pillow Cases
2 Sets of Sheets: You won’t want to wait for your sheets to waste and dry before climbing back into bed
Multiple Pillows
A Husband Pillow
An Extra Comfy Throw: Trust me you’ll want to wrap yourself and walk around
Essentials:
A robe: Both comfy and terrycloth, Mine is Victoria Secret and I live in it!
A Blow Dryer, straightener and Curler: You will use them all, a different look every night!
A Keurig
A Microwave
A Fridge with a freezer: My roommate and I lived for our freezer, all of our friends were jealous! Definitely worth the extra money to have a decent freezer for hot pockets etc…
A ramen noodle cooker: Sold at Walmart for under 5 dollars, a must have college gadget.
Folding Drying Rack: You won’t want to dry everything
Liquid Laundry Detergent: The pods don’t work well in college laundry machines, they aren’t powerful enough.
A steamer: You’ll be surprised how many times a week you will use this when you don’t have your parents to iron and you leave your clean laundry in the hamper for a couple days.
Chip Clips
Small Vacuum: Dust busters are great
Musinex, Dayquil, Nyquil, Ibuprofen, Tylenol: You will get sick and want to feel better quickly, be prepared!
A thermometer
Mugs
A reusable water bottle: I love my camelback!
Trash Bags
Brita
Extension Cords
Power strips
Air Freshener: Glad plugins works wonders and you will definitely need some air freshener spray! Sometimes your dorm just won’t smell good.
Loofah
Shower Cap: Trust me you won’t want to wash your hair everyday
Tumbler Cup
Wash Cloths
Room Décor:
Command Strips and Hooks: We found a lot of use out of the small metal hooks that command makes, perfect for hanging lights and tapestries!
Area Rug: Something cheap, it will get destroyed throughout the year
Lamps: You will want to have lighting options, just the stingy dorm light won’t do!
A bulletin board or dry erase board
A large desk Calendar
Multi-Colored Markers: Sharpies Fine point tips are great
Closet Organizer: I loved the long vertical ones with the cubbies, it housed my hoodies and t shirts.
Full Length Mirror
Box Fan: Perfect for window
Stand up oscillating fan: Good for some air circulation… you’ll need it in August
Hangers: The velvet one’s rock, nothing falls off! I also found great ones for jeans, they have multiple prongs for hanging!
Step Ladder: For hanging and unhanging and the top of our closet
Trash Can: The bigger the better
Push Pins
Pre-made Picture boards: This makes decorating easier
Christmas String lights: Find the longest ones! The longer the better and easier to hang!
Clothes:
Athletic sneakers
Bathing suits
Belts
Boots
Bras
Casual dresses: When its super-hot, dresses are a great cool outfit option!
Costume clothing: For theme parties/extracurricular events
An interview outfit: Just in case, Dress slacks, a nice top and flats!
Flip-flops
Fracket: Frat-Jacket, something you don’t care if it gets lost but will keep you warm when you go out
Gloves
Going-out clothes: Bring at least 5 set outfits and then tons of cute tops!
Going-out purse: Cross bodies are a good choice!
Hats: For Bad Hair Days
Jeans
Jackets
Jewelry
Leggings: You will wear these the most!
Hoodies
Yoga Pants
Sweat Pants
Little black dress
Long-sleeve shirts
Pajamas
Rain boots: Especially if you are going to school upstate!
Raincoat
Short-sleeve shirts
Shorts
Slippers
Snow boots: Sorel are definitely the warmest and most durable!
Socks
Sports bras
Sweaters
Sunglasses
T-shirts
Tank tops
Underwear
Winter coat
Workout clothes
