Ultimate College Packing List

Bedroom

• Rug 
• Behind the door mirror 
• Posters and decor 
• Twin XL duvet or quilt 
• Duffle bag 
• Pillows (+ pillow case) 
• Two sets of twin XL sheet sets
  • I recommend bringing two so that, if one set needs to be washed and you can’t wash them right away, you have a backup. 
• Throw blanket 
• Table top mirror
  • I have a smaller mirror for putting in my contacts or eye make up. 
• Desk lamp 
• Desk organizer bins

Desk/School supplies 

• Notebooks
• Pencil case
• Folders 
• Highlighters
• Mechanical Pencils  
• Pens 
• Tape
• Backpack  
• Scissors 

Kitchen needs

• Water bottles
• Water filter/Brita
  • I put this on my list because I have one, but I only use it to fill my ice trays. Otherwise, I use the water fountains in my hallway, just so I’m not constantly filling up my Brita. 
• Bowls (paper)
• Plates (paper)
• Silverware (plastic) 

This is much debate about what bowls and plates to bring, and it truly is personal preference. I don’t have a kitchen, so paper and plastic bowls work easily, but I like reusable silverware because it’s easy to clean. 

Bathroom needs

• Heating pad 
• Tissues 
• Shower shoes 
• Towels (more than one set) 
• Hard plastic shower caddy
  • Hard plastic ones are easier to handle, since they aren’t flimsy like the other ones. 

• Toiletries
  • Hand sanitizer 
  • Hair ties 
  • Q tips 
  • Nail clippers
  • Body wash
  • Shampoo + conditioner 
  • Dry shampoo 
  • Claw clips
  • Toothbrush 
  • Toothpaste 
  • Floss sticks
  • Deodorant 
  • Perfumes
  • Hairbrush 
  • Face wash
  • Moisturizer 
• First aid stuff
  • Cough drops
  • Cold medicine 
  • Vicks 
  • Advil
  • Tums
  • Gas X
  • Band-Aids

Appliances/electronics 

• Air purifier
  • Dorms can get very stuffy in the warmer months; one of these will certainly prevent stuffiness. 
• Mini vacuum
  • I have a mini one to clean my carpet, just because it’s easier to store than a big one. 
• Phone & laptop charger 
• Airpods & headphones 
• Extension blocks (power strips) 

Cleaning/Laundry

• Paper towels 
• Shower spray
  • I have a communal shower, so I spray it down to disinfect it. 
• Disinfectant wipes
• Trash bags + trash can 
• Wrinkle spray
  • So much easier than bringing an iron. 
• Stain sticks 
• Lint roller 
• Fabric spray
  • I like having this for when I can’t wash things right away. 
• Detergent
  • I bought a big thing of detergent and then just put some in a container with a lid when I have to do laundry. Sometimes Tide Pods don’t work the best in school washers. 
• Hamper  
• Dryer balls
  • Much easier than having to buy dryer sheets. 

Organization 

• Hangers 
• Rolling caddy 
• Folding crates 
• Hooks for closet door 
• Hanging storage for closet
  • Adds extra storage in a smaller closet. I use one of these to store my pants. 

Misc 

• Password book
• Tote bags/reusable bags
• Sunglasses 
• Umbrella 
• Raincoat 
• Speaker

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