Getting Ready for Dorm Living

Refer to this handy checklist when buying and packing for your year in residence.

Important General Stuff

• wallet, purse, hand bag
• ID, license
• cash, change, credit cards, debit cards
• ATM Card
• watch
• glasses, contacts

Basic Kitchen Stuff (even if you won't have a kitchen)

• forks, knives, spoons (plastic and metal)
• microwaveable bowl
• plastic cups
• thermo cup/mug
• paper plates
• food containers
• can opener, bottle opener, corkscrew
• chip clips, clothes pins, twisters
• Ziploc® bags, various sizes
• straws
• cloth for dishwashing
• napkins
• wet wipes

Additional Kitchen Stuff (if you'll have a kitchen)

• dish detergent
• hand soap
• sponge
• paper towels
• kitchen towel
• dish cloth

Food

• non-perishable food: noodle cups, canned foods, soup
• candy, cough drops, gum, mints
• snacks, popcorn, cereal, etc.
• bottled drinks, soda, bottled water
• coffee
• tea bags, powder drink mixes
• vitamins
• general medication (headache, cough, pain reliever, eye drop)
• your prescription medication

Room Needs/Storage

• alarm clock/clock radio
• tissues
• desk chair seat cushion/pad
• desk chair (comfier one?)
• boxes
• storage bins, stacking baskets
• bags: garbage, plastic, paper
• small wastebasket
• bedside lamp, clip-on lamp, desk lamp, decorator lamps, extra light bulbs
• over-the-door hooks, adhesive hooks
• bulletin board and push pins
• dry erase board
• shoe rack
• closet organizer
• closet add-in shelf
• various organizers: CDs, papers, cosmetics
• tools, screwdriver, hammer
• RackRaisers®, bed raisers ??
• air freshener
• dust wipes
• disinfecting wipes
• all-purpose cleaner
• Lysol®
• photos of family, friends, pets
• posters
• decorations

Computer Stuff

• laptop, battery, AC adapter
• laptop case
• mouse, mouse pad
• blank CD-Rs,
• CD cases
• CDs: your favorite software, emergency startup cd, backup of most important files (keep a copy at home)
  ethernet cord
• head phones
• USB key, portable flash storage drive
• laptop lock
• printer (all-in-one), extra ink cartridge, blank printer paper

Electronics

• surge protectors
• extension cords
• 3-2 prong adapaters
• cell phone, cell phone charger, accessories
• camera / digital camera, memory card/stick, upload cable, photo software CDs, camera accessories
• calculator
• battery charger, rechargeable batteries, extra batteries
• favorite movies ???
• iPod®, earbuds, accessories
• audio recording device

Linens/Laundry Supplies

• sheets (extra long twin…)
• pillowcase
• pillows, small pillow, headrest pillow
• mattress pad ??
• blankets
• comforter and duvet cover
• egg crate ???
• clothes hangers
• pop-up hamper
• laundry detergent (liquid or convenient tablets)
• small container to carry just some detergent to the laundry room
• fabric softener
• laundry marking pen
• laundry stain remover
• sewing kit
• lint brush

Bath and Toiletries

• towels: body, hair, hand, face, extras
• shower tote/caddy
• shower shoes, flip-flops
• shampoo, conditioner
• body wash, or soap and soap container
• body sponge, back brush
• toothpaste, toothbrush (and extras), toothbrush case
• mouth wash
• bathroom cup
• dental floss
• comb, brush
• hair gel, mousse
• razors, shaving cream
• deodorant
• facewash, acne cream
• lotion, facial moisturizer
• perfume,
• tweezers
• nail clipper, nail file
• Q-tips®
• cotton swabs/balls
• small mirror
• extra eyeglasses, case, cloth
• contact lens container
• scissors
• sponge
• bath robe
• chapstick
• Band-Aid® bandages
• suction hooks
• pads, tampons
• nail polish, nail polish remover
• hair dryer
• hair straightener
• curling iron
• hairspray
• makeup, cosmetics

Clothes

• pants/jeans
• skirts
• shirts/blouses
• sweaters
• underwear
• bras
• socks
• sweats
• pajamas
• robe
• sneakers, comfortable walking shoes
• slippers, flip-flops, sandals
• jackets: light, heavy, rain
• winter coat
• gloves
• scarf
• hat, cap
• boots
• dress shoes
• dress clothes
• 1-2 set formal/business attire
• 1-2 set semi-formal attire
• dresses
• ties
• belts
• umbrella
• poncho
• jewelry
• bathing suit
• sports equipment: kneepads…
• gym clothes
• hairbands, hairpins
• sunglasses

Office/Desk Supplies

• bookbag
• assignment book, planner
• calendar
• notebooks: new, old, composition
• folders
• binders, dividers
• lined paper
• pens, pencils, pencil holder, sharpener, eraser
• colored pencils, markers, crayons
• highlighter pens (multiple colors)
• Scotch® tape
• heavy duty tape, masking tape, mounting tape, duct tape
• tacky adhesive
• scissors
• stapler, staples, staple remover
• paper clips
• rubber bands
• glue
• ruler
• Wite-out®
• pins
• hole puncher, 3-hole puncher
• index cards
• Post-it® notes
• stamps and envelopes, standard size and paper size
• labels of various sizes
• adhesive hooks, tack
• protractor
• compass
• graph paper
• string
• book light
• small memo books
• typing paper holder/clip
• hanging files or folders, folder storage bin
• chain
• combination lock

Papers, Books, and Documents

• textbooks for your classes
• old notes from previous classes that may be useful
• course catalog
• dictionary, thesaurus
• reference books
• maps of the campus, of the city, and of public transportation
• guides/instructions for laptop, digital camera, cell phone, graphing calculator, etc
• one or two of your favorite books
• high school yearbook,
• checks, bank stuff
• phone card
• social security card
• insurance card/papers/forms
• renter's insurance
• car insurance, registration
• Visa information, citizenship info
• passport
• financial aid forms (leave a copy at home if your parents will need them for reference when they're renewing it in the spring)
• any documents your school told you to bring

Misc Things

• luggage/duffel bag (for going home during short breaks)
• house key
• quarters
• key chain
• favorite memoirs
• stuffed animals
• patches, thermal patches for aches
• beach towel, goggles, swimming gear
• sunscreen
• bug spray
• Neosporin®, Imodium®, Pepto-Bismol®,
• deck of cards
• items for your hobbies (such as musical instruments or sports stuff)

Sports Equipment

• frisbee
• car
• bike, roller blades
• helmet
• bike lock, cover, pump
• any necessary items for specific classes

Shared Items

• microwave
• fridge
• small brush and dustpan
• area rug
• snack tray
• fold-out chair
• full-length mirror
• electric kettle

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VChambers wrote:	Great list! Very detailed list! Some things I didn't even think of Posted on May 08, 2013 at 05:42
Stephanielebfrati wrote:	Very detailed list, which came in very handy. I'm not living on residence this year but this is also very handy for renting a room close to the college/ university as well. Thanks for the helpful list. Posted on Aug 09, 2012 at 03:59
elvee wrote:	Best list I've come across so far! THANK YOU ! Posted on Jun 14, 2012 at 02:30
MartyMcFly wrote:	This is a really fantastic resource! I lived in residence for 3 years of my University career, and you'll need a LOT of these items. Visit your University before you go to see what is and isn't allowed. Every residence is different! Posted on Mar 08, 2012 at 04:27

 

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