The Ultimate College Checklist

Avoiding the frustrating, forehead smacking moment of realization that you left something at home is difficult. After lugging boxes and boxes of stuff into your dorm room, the last thing you want to discover is that you have to make a costly and stressful trip to the store to purchase what you left at home. So, in order to help you avoid the ‘Oh No’ moment we’ve created a checklist that will help you remember all of your dorm necessities.

On The Bed

-          Xl Twin sheets

-          Bedspread, comforter, or quilt

-          Extra Blanket

-          Throw/blanket

-          Pillow

-          Extra Pillowcases

-          Throw Pillow(s)

-          Backrest pillow

-          XL Mattress Pad

-          XL Mattress cover

For the Room

-          Alarm Clock

-          Bedside light and/or clip lamp

-          Fan

-          Floor lamp

-          Book shelves

-          Trash can

-          Mirror

-          Beside rug/carpet

-          Surge Protector (check school requirements)

For Storage

-          Trunk w/ lock

-          Hangers (bring more than you need)

-          Under the bed storage containers

-          Laundry hamper

-          Desk drawer organizer

-          Hanging garment organizer

-          Shoe rack

-          Bedside hanging shelf

For your Entertainment

-          TV

-          DVD player

-          Ipod player

-          Video game consoles and controllers

-          Camera and charger

-          DVD’s/Blu-ray’s

-          Cell phone

-          All chargers/connection cordss

For Emergencies

-          First aid kit

-          Sewing Kit

-          Flashlight

-          Tool kit

For Decor

-          Posters

-          Photographs

-          Wall shelf

-          Dry erase board (hang it on the door to leave messages for your roommate(s)

-          Tacks

-          Calendar

-          Tape

Cleanup and Other Supplies

-          Trash bags

-          Window/mirror cleaner

-          Duster

-          Small vacuum

-          Mop/Swiffer

-          Bucket (use your trashcan as a double)

-          Rags

-          Bathroom cleaner (if private bathroom)

-          Paper towels

-          Tissues

-          Light bulbs

-          Batteries

For the Bath

-          Towels

-          Hand towels

-          Soap, razor, lotion etc

-          Shower tote

-          Robe

-          Shower shoes/sandals

-          Hair and makeup supplies

Classroom Supplies

-          Computer and power cord

-          Laptop lock

-          Pens

-          Pencils

-          Highlighters

-          Notebooks

-          Binder

-          Stapler

-          Backpack or tote

-          Folders

-          Hole puncher

-          Portfolio

-          Scissors

-          Printer and USB cord

For the Kitchen

-          Plates (just 2 or 3 will work)

-          Silverware

-          Mugs

-          Glasses

-          Water filter

-          Refrigerator/freezer (if allowed)

-          Microwave (if allowed)

-          Plastic containers

-          Emergency snacks and quick meals

-          Reusable water bottle

-          Pot (preferably microwave and stove-top safe)

-          Coffee pot (if allowed)

For Inclement weather

-          Umbrella

-          Rain jacket

-          Snow boots

-          Rain boots

-          Winter coat