What to Bring to College 🏫

The most positive attitude!!!!
Bring any items that de-stress you ! 

Forget Pottery Barn • Get Some Stuff to Make You Comfortable !

Think about having enough stuff until Thanksgiving for the weather.

Try to pack a heavy trunk with a lock to put at the foot of your bed for valuables! 

Dorm Room Organization and Storage

  • Bedside lamp
  • Mini trash can
  • Storage bins
  • Under-the-bed storage trays
  • Desk lamp
  • Fan
  • Drying rack for laundry
  • Bulletin board or Dry-erase wall board 
  • Mini toolkit (including screwdriver, hammer, wrench)
  • Picture hangers (double-sided tape for concrete walls)

College Linens and Laundry Supplies

  • Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets -twin beds extra long.)
  • Towels (3 each of bath, hand and face)
  • Pillows (2)
  • Mattress pad (for allergy & comfort) 
  • Blankets/Comforter (2)
  • Clothes hangers
  • Laundry bag/basket
  • detergent, fabric softener, stain remover
  • Lint brush
  • Mini sewing kit

Household and Kitchen Items

  • Paper towels, trash bags, lightbulbs 
  • storage bags, food-storage containers
  • Dish soap, all purpose cleaner 
  • Wet wipes, tissues
  • Bowl, plate, cup, coffee mug, water bottle
  • Silverware ( plastic) 
  • Can/bottle opener
Toiletries & Hygiene
  • Vitamins
  • Cough drops
  • Aspirin or other pain relievers
  • Antidiarrheal medicine,  Antacid
  • Adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment
  • Shower caddy, Flip-Flops
  • Shampoo, conditioner, hair stuff, brush
  • Face/ Shower Soap/ Travel container 
  • Toothpaste, toothbrush, floss 
  • Tweezers, nail clippers
  • Hair dryer/straightener/curling iron
  • Razor, shaving cream, lotion 
  • Cotton swabs
  • female/male specific products 

Clothing

  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Pants/jeans/leggings
  • T-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
  • Bathrobe
  • Eye mask for sleeping

Technology

  • Laptop /printer
  • Portable speakers, MP3 player, Headphones
  • HDMI cord, Ethernet cord for computer (check if your room has wireless)
  • Surge protector, Extension cords, 3-2 prong adapters
  • Camera, Cell phone, Charging cords