Elizabeth Hoyt

College Apartment Packing Checklist

college apartment packing

• Dorm Room

• Comforter/Bedspread 

• Pillows

• Sheets (Check to see if they need to be a special size)

• Bed risers (If your bed isn’t a loft)

• Desk/Bed lamp

• Book light

• Hangers

• Crates or stacking storage containers

• Microwave (If allowed in room)

• Mini-Refrigerator (If allowed in room)

• TV/DVD Player

• Fan

• Stereo/Speakers

• Shelving

• Facial Tissues

• Laundry basket/bag

• Laundry detergent

• Stain remover

• Rolls of quarters (If necessary for laundry) 

• Dryer sheets

• Trash can

• Paper plates and cups

• Cups, dishes & silverware for in-room snacks

• Reusable water bottle

• Reusable coffee mug

• Plastic containers with lids for snacks (Bugs, otherwise!)

• Delicious snacks

• Personal Care

• Shower caddy

• Shampoo/conditioner

• Soap/body wash

• Shower pouf/loofah

• Towels (Bath, face, washcloths)

• Shower shoes

• Bathrobe

• Deodorant

• Body lotion

• Shaving Cream / Razors

• Make-up

• Band-Aids

• Feminine Products

• Cold medicine

• Hair dryer (Straightener, Curling Iron)

• Hairbrush/comb

• Cotton swabs, cotton balls, etc.

• Sewing kit (with safety pins)

• Lint brush

• Wrinkle release

• Other Fun Items to Consider:

• Video Game Console/Games

• Posters/art

• Framed photos with family, friends, roommates

• Dry erase board (For messages from friends)

• Deck of cards, Board Games

• Apparel

• Comfortable clothes/shoes for class

• 1 interview outfit

• 1 dressy outfit (For formal events)

• Work out clothing/shoes

• 1 bathing suit/beach towel

• Light jacket for early fall/spring

• Raincoat, rain boots, umbrella

• Slippers

• Winter coat

• Winter hat, scarf, gloves, boots

• School, Computer & Tech

• Computer/laptop

• Computer/laptop case

• Wireless mouse

• Mousepad

• Keyboard

• Lap desk

• iPod/MP3 Player

• Stereo/Speakers

• Tablet or E-reader

• Blank discs or drives for the computer labs

• Desk organizer

• Binders, folders

• Printer

• Printer and ink cartridges

• Printer paper

• Pens, pencils

• Highlighters

• Dictionary/ Thesaurus (Apps work, too!)

• Backpack or messenger bag

• Calculator

• Day planner

• White-out

• Post-It notes

• Scissors

• Three-hole punch

• Tape

• Ruler

• Stapler

• Paper/binder clips

• Rubber bands

• Extra Phone Charger(s)

• Handy Things to Have

• Area maps

• Safe with a lock (For valuables)

• Envelopes/Stamps

• Flashlight

• Toolbox/Basic tool set

• Batteries

• Weekend bag or small suitcase

• Extra Power strip(s)

• Extra Extension cord(s)

• Poster putty for hanging up decorations (Most schools don’t allow nails)

• Stepladder

• If You Have a Private or Shared Bathroom with Roommates  

• Bathroom rug

• Shower/bath mat

• Shower curtain

• Shower curtain/tension rod

• Shower curtain hooks

• Towel hooks

• Shelves

• Full-length mirror

• Air freshener

• Toilet brush

• Toilet cleaner

• Plunger

• Cleaning Supplies

• Rags, sponges, scrub-brushes

• Swiffer/Swiffer pads

• Mini Vacuum

• Cleaning wipes

• Rubber gloves

• Dish soap