Every year when first year college students go back to school, schools will send out a list of items needed to live on campus. Some leave out key items that you'll use almost every day, while others list entirely too much or don't send out a list at all. Here are the things that most students will find a necessity after arriving to campus, preventing them from spending too much or calling their parents to send them things that they forgot.
1. Bedding
- Mattress pad, so that your bed won't feel like a slab of rock
- Mattress protector/ bed bug protector
- At least two sets of sheets
- Comforter/duvet/quilt
- Pillows, including a body pillow
- Throw blanket
2. Bathroom
- Shower caddy
- Bathrobe
- Bath towels
- Washcloths and bath pouf
- Shower shoes/ flip flops
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Body wash
- Face wash
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toiletries
3. Technology
- Laptop and charger
- Printer
- Extension cord
- Flash drive
- Headphones
- Surge protector
- Netflix subscription
4. Miscellaneous
- Laundry bag and laundry soap
- Lamp
- Small trash can and trashbags
- Fan
- Storage bins
- Dry erase board
- Umbrella
- Rain boots
- Disinfecting wipes
- Paper plates and plastic silverware
- Water bottle
- Tissues
- Can opener
- Extra seating (chair, bean bag, futon, etc)
- Ibuprofen and/or Tylenol
- Command hooks
- Mini fridge
- Microwave
- Velvet hangers
5. School Supplies
- Backpack
- Notebooks
- Loose leaf paper
- Binders
- Pencils, pens, and highliters
- Stapler
- Scissors
- Calculator
- PLANNER
- Printer paper and ink
- Notecards
- Folders
- Sticky notes


























