With college coming in the fall there will be a lot of us who have to go dorm shopping! One of my friends from school gave me the idea to buy a few items each month so she wouldn’t have to buy everything all at once! Over the last few months I’ve looked at a bunch of the essential college packing lists on Pinterest and have compiled them all into one!
~Please note that not everybody will need everything on this list! I also have it super broken down so that I won’t forget a single thing! You may need other things or less things depending on your dorm and where you’re going!
Bed/Bedding
o Twin XL Sheets
o 2 Pillows
o Decorative Pillows
o Throw blankets
o Stuffed animals
o Mattress pad
o Mattress cover
o Comforter
o Mirror
Laundry/Clothing
o Tide-to-go sticks
o Laundry hamper
o Tide pods/detergent
o Lint Roller
o Hangers
Clothes
o Casual clothing
o Dressy clothing
o Pajamas
o Bathing Suit
o Jackets
o Coat (depending)
o Jewlery
o Rainboots
Bathroom
o Shampoo
o Conditioner
o Dry shampoo
o Hairspray
o Heat protectant
o Hair ties
o Bobbi pins
o Shower Shoes
o Makeup
o Makeup Remover
o Cotton balls
o Q-Tips
o Face wash
o Exfoliant
o Mousse
o Body towels
o Bath towels
o Shower caddy (depending if you need it or not)
o Scrubbie
o Razors
o Body wash
o Hair dryer
o Straightener
o Curling iron
o Tweezers
o Nail Polish
o Nail Polish remover
o Brush
o Hand sanitizer
o Sunscreen
o Bug spray
o Tooth bush
o Tooth paste
o Tissues
o Hair towel wrap
Electronics
o Laptop & Charger
o Laptop case
o Laptop Mouse
o Extension chord
o Calculator
o Bluetooth speaker
o Tv & remotes
o Dvd player
o Dvds
o Headphones
o Batteries
o USB ports
o Microwave
o Fridge
o Printer
o Printer Paper
o Ink
o Record player
o Records
Cleaning
o Clorox wipes
o Paper towels
o Air freshener
o Tooth brush
o Handheld vacuum cleaner
- All purpose cleaner
- Windex
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Plunger
- Toilet bowl brush
- Dusting products
Desk Supplies
o Pens
o Pencils
o Binders
o Folders
o Binder dividers
o Post it notes
o Paper clips
o Binder clips
o Saftey pins
o Index cards
o Stapler
o Staples
o Index card holder
o Clip lamp
o Stamps
o Envelopes
o Hole punch
o Highlighters
o Sharpies
o Scissors
o Calculator
o White out
o Pencil pouch
o Backpack
o Tape
o Binder hole enforcers
o Pocket planner
o Big planner
o White board
Dining
o Coffee cup
o Travel mug
o Mugs
o K cups
o Kuerig
o Paper plates
o Plastic spoons
o Plastic forks
o Plastic knives
o Plastic cups
o Can opener
o Ziploc bags
o Bottle opener
o Chip clips
o Tupperware
o Bowls
o Napkins
Storage
o Makeup holder
o Pencil cups
o Clothes organizer
Medicine
o Perscriptions
o Nyquil
o Dayquil
o First aid
o Band aids
o Heating pad
o Antibiotic cream
o Vitamins
o Ear drops
o Eye drops
Decorations
o String lights
o Pictures
o Rugs
o Tapestry
o Command clips/strips
o Poster putty
Misc
o Fan
o Carry-on bag
o Gym bag
o Umbrella
o Poncho
o Flash light
o Pepper spray
o Bike
o Lock
o Purse
o Wallet
o Insurance cards
o ID
- Trash can
- Trash bag
Good luck to everybody entering college! I’m so excited to continue my education. If there’s anything I forgot let me know so I can add it! And if this list helped at all let me know as well!
Morgan Murphy 