College dorm packing list

A bedside lamp

Alarm clock

Mini trash can

Storage bins

Storage trays for under your bed

Desk lamp

Fan

Clothes drying rack

Cork board & push pins for notes / lists / mail

Dry-erase board for notes, lists, #'s, etc.

Mini toolkit - hammer, some nails, phillips head screw driver, some screws, wrench

Picture hangers - possibly 2-sided tape if the walls are too hard

Fitted and top sheets, pillowcase(s) - get 2 sets so you can laundry one while using the other

Towels, for bath, hand and face

Pillows (1-2 depending on preference)

Mattress pad

Blankets

Comforter or bedspread

Clothing hangers

Dirty laundry bag/basket

Laundry detergent, fabric softener, & stain remover (if you don't have laundry take-out service)

Lint brush

Sewing supplies - needles, pins, safety pins, sewing scissors, thread in basic colors (white, black, red, navy, tan)

Computer memory storage - USB or hard drive

Stapler & staples

Printer paper & ink (if you have a printer)

Pens & pencils

Pencil sharpener and rubber erasers

Notebooks

Folders with pockets

Labels of various sizes

3 x 5 index cards

Sticky notes

Paper clips & binder clips

Rubber bands

Tape

Desk scissors

Highlighters (various colors)

Ruler

Stationary

Stamps & envelopes

Portable speakers

Surge protector for the outlets

Extension cords for more electronics

3-2 prong adapters

Rug

Posters / art

Small refrigerator (if not already in the room)

TV

Medicines (antacid, aspirin/pain reliever, vitamins, antidiarrheal medicine, adhesives/bandages, antibiotic ointment, cough drops)

Shower bin for shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.

Flip flops for the shower

Toothpaste / toothbrush

Comb/brush

Tweezers

Nail clippers

Hair dryer

Razor / shaving cream

Lotion / moisturizer

Cotton swabs

Paper towels

Trash bags / trash can

Lightbulbs

All-purpose cleaner

Dish soap

Wet wipes

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Plates, bowls, and cups, coffee mugs

Water bottle

Silverware

Can/bottle opener

Umbrella

Backpack