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Off-to-College Checklist

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• Room Needs/Storage

• Bedside lamp

• Alarm clock/clock radio

• Mini trash can

• Storage bins

• Under-the-bed storage trays

• Desk lamp

• Fan

• Drying rack for laundry

• Bulletin board and pushpins

• Dry-erase wall calendar/board

• Mini toolkit (including screwdriver, hammer, wrench)

• Picture hangers (double-sided tape for concrete walls) 

• Linens/Laundry Supplies

• Sheets and pillowcases 

• Towels (3 each of bath, hand and face)

• Pillows (2)

•  Mattress pad (check with college for size needed) 

• Blankets (2)

• Comforter/bedspread

• Clothes hangers

• Laundry bag/basket

• Laundry detergent, fabric softener and stain remover

• Lint brush

• Mini sewing kit

• Office/Desk Supplies

• Electronic storage media such as memory cards and USB flash drives

• Stapler and staples

• Printer paper (if you decide to bring a printer)

• Pens and pencils

• Pencil holder and sharpener

• Notebooks

• Folder with pockets

• Labels of various sizes

• 3 × 5 index cards

• Sticky notes

• Paper clips and binder clips 

• Rubber bands

• Tape 

• Scissors

• Highlighter pens (multiple colors)

• Ruler

•  Stackable desk trays (at least 4) 

• Stamps and envelopes

• Electronics

• Laptop (printer is optional; there are usually computer labs where you can print)

• Portable speakers (if you want to play music from laptop/MP3 player) 

• HDMI cord, Ethernet cord for computer (check if your room has wireless) 

• Surge protector

• Extension cords

• 3-2 prong adapters 

• MP3 player

• Headphones

• Camera

• Cell phone

• Shared Items — Check with roommate(s) 

• Audio equipment

• TV and DVD player

• Coffeemaker/hot pot/microwave, if allowed

• Small refrigerator (if one isn’t provided) 

• Area rug

• Posters/art

• Toiletries

• Antacid

• Aspirin or other pain relievers 

• Vitamins 

• Antidiarrheal medicine 

• Adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment

• Cough drops

• Shower caddy

• Shower shoes (flip-flops) 

• Shampoo and conditioner

• Hairstyling products

• Bath and face soap 

• Travel soap container(s) 

• Toothpaste and toothbrush 

• Dental floss

• Comb/brush

• Tweezers

• Nail clippers 

• Hair dryer/straightener/curling iron 

• Razor and shaving cream

• Lotion and/or facial moisturizer 

• Cotton swabs

• Clothing

• Underwear

• Socks

• Pants/jeans

• Shirts/blouses

• Sweats

• Pajamas

• Slippers and/or flip-flops

• Sweaters

• Light/heavy jackets

• Gloves/scarf/hat (and other foul-weather gear as needed) 

• 1 pair of boots

• 2 pairs of sneakers or comfortable/walking shoes 

• 1 set of business-casual clothes 

• 1 pair of dress shoes 

• 1 swimsuit

• Household and Kitchen Items

• Paper towels

• Trash bags

• Lightbulbs

• All-purpose cleaner

• Plastic storage bags

• Food-storage containers 

• Dish soap

• Wet wipes

• Tissues

• Bowl, plate and cup 

• Coffee mug

• Water bottle

• Silverware

• Can/bottle opener 

• Miscellaneous

• Umbrella

• Backpack

• Sports equipment