DESK ESSENTIALS:

Scissors

Stapler/staples

Tape

Sticky notes

Note cards

Pens and Pencils

Printer Paper

Notebook paper

Highlighters

Rubber bands

Paper clips and Binder clips

Bulletin board / dry erase board

Push pins

Wastebasket

Desk storage bins

Desk lamp

 

WALL ESSENTIALS:

Hammer and nails

Picture Hangers

Posters/art?

Picture frames?

3M hooks

 

ELECTRONICS:

Computer

Printer

Power strip/surge protector

Extension cords

Ethernet/phone cord for computer (some dorms)

2-3 prong adapters

CDs/DVDs, USB flash drives, memory cards, as needed

Headphones

Alarm clock?

TV?

Audio equipment?

 

BED:

Bedside lamp

2 sets of sheets (many schools require XL twin)

Throw

Mattress pad

Comforter (buy a double/queen size for extra comfort)

Under-bed storage

Pillow

Reading pillow

 

CLOSET:

Shoe storage

Hangers

Sweater/t-shirt storage

3M hooks

 

BATH:

Robe/wrap towel

Shower caddy

Shower shoes

Hair dryer/straightener

Personal items:  shampoo, conditioner, shave cream, body wash, hair gel, razor blades, floss, toothpaste, toothbrush, contact solution, etc.

Kleenex

Cotton balls

Qtips

 

LAUNDRY:

Laundry bag or basket

Detergent

Stain remover

Dryer sheets/

Lint brush

Small Sewing kit

Quarters? (some dorms will only require you to scan a card)

 

HOUSEKEEPING

Clorox wipes

Paper towels

Trash bags

Febreze

All-purpose cleaner

 

FOOD/BEVERAGES

Ziplock bags

Food storage containers

Can opener

Personal water bottle

Can opener

Chip clips

Plate and bowl

Silverware

Dish soap

Coffee mug

Water cup

 

BASIC MEDS:

Cough drops

Tylenol or other pain relievers

Emergen-C

Thermometer

Band-aids

Antibiotic ointment

Sunscreen

Antacid

Pepto?

 

OTHER:

Small fan to block out noise

Larger floor fan if dorm doesn’t have AC

Umbrella and/or rain jacket

6 month supply of contact lenses