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Off-to-College Checklist

off-to college

• Room Needs/Storage

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• Bedside lamp

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• Alarm clock/clock radio

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• Mini trash can

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• Storage bins

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• Under-the-bed storage trays

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• Desk lamp

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• Fan

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• Drying rack for laundry

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• Bulletin board and pushpins

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• Dry-erase wall calendar/board

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• Mini toolkit (including screwdriver, hammer, wrench)

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

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• Linens/Laundry Supplies

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• Sheets and pillowcases 

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

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• Pillows (2)

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•  Mattress pad (check with college for size needed) 

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• Blankets (2)

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• Comforter/bedspread

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• Clothes hangers

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• Laundry bag/basket

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• Laundry detergent, fabric softener and stain remover

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• Lint brush

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• Mini sewing kit

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• Office/Desk Supplies

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

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• Stapler and staples

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

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• Pens and pencils

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• Pencil holder and sharpener

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• Notebooks

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• Folder with pockets

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• Labels of various sizes

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• 3 × 5 index cards

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• Sticky notes

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• Paper clips and binder clips 

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• Rubber bands

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• Tape 

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• Scissors

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• Highlighter pens (multiple colors)

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• Ruler

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•  Stackable desk trays (at least 4) 

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• Stamps and envelopes

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• Electronics

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

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

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

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• Surge protector

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• Extension cords

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• 3-2 prong adapters 

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• MP3 player

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• Headphones

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• Camera

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• Cell phone

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• Shared Items — Check with roommate(s) 

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• Audio equipment

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• TV and DVD player

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• Coffeemaker/hot pot/microwave, if allowed

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• Small refrigerator (if one isn’t provided) 

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• Area rug

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• Posters/art

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• Toiletries

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• Antacid

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• Aspirin or other pain relievers 

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• Vitamins 

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• Antidiarrheal medicine 

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• Adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment

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• Cough drops

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• Shower caddy

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• Shower shoes (flip-flops) 

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• Shampoo and conditioner

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• Hairstyling products

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• Bath and face soap 

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• Travel soap container(s) 

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• Toothpaste and toothbrush 

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• Dental floss

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• Comb/brush

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• Tweezers

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• Nail clippers 

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• Hair dryer/straightener/curling iron 

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• Razor and shaving cream

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• Lotion and/or facial moisturizer 

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• Cotton swabs

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• Clothing

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• Underwear

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• Socks

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• Pants/jeans

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• Shirts/blouses

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• Sweats

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• Pajamas

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• Slippers and/or flip-flops

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• Sweaters

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• Light/heavy jackets

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

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• 1 pair of boots

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• 2 pairs of sneakers or comfortable/walking shoes 

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• 1 set of business-casual clothes 

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• 1 pair of dress shoes 

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• 1 swimsuit

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• Household and Kitchen Items

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• Paper towels

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• Trash bags

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• Lightbulbs

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• All-purpose cleaner

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• Plastic storage bags

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• Food-storage containers 

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• Dish soap

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• Wet wipes

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• Tissues

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• Bowl, plate and cup 

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• Coffee mug

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• Water bottle

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• Silverware

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• Can/bottle opener 

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• Miscellaneous

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• Umbrella

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• Backpack

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• Sports equipment

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