College Checklist for College Dorms and Campus Living

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Bedding

Comforter set, or duvet and duvet cover
Twin XL bed skirt
Pillows
Pillowcases
Under-bed storage 

Room

Additional seating (beanbag chair, folding chair, comfy chair, etc.)
Bedside table
Dining table
Bedside lamp
Floor lamp
Area rug
Bed risers
Bed net
Adhesive hooks and strips (that come off cleanly)
Bulletin board and/or dry erase board
Push pins/magnets/whiteboard markers
Posters
Wall art
Photos
Picture frames or photo clips
Closet organizer
Hangers
Over-the-door storage units
Space bags
Curtains
Fan
Space cooler
Air purifier
Wall mirror/full-length mirror
Jewelry safe
Clothes rack
Trashcan
Candles
Plants
Shelves
Drawers
Shoe rack 

Laundry

Laundry hamper or bag
Laundry detergent
Fabric softener
Stain remover
Dryer sheets
Drying rack
Iron
Ironing board
Lint brush
Portable stain remover pen
Quarters
Sewing kit 

Kitchen Supplies

Blender

Microwave (if your school allows it)

Mini fridge (if your school allows it)

Toaster (if your school allows it)
Coffee maker
Oven mitt
Water boiler
Water filter pitcher
Water filters
Reusable water bottle
Utensils
Dishes
Mugs
Bottle opener
Can opener
Napkins
Food storage containers
Plastic wrap
Paper plates
Sealable plastic bags
Tinfoil
Dish towels
Paper towels
Dishwashing soap
Hand soap
Disinfecting wipes
Sponges
Duster
Broom
Dustpan
Mini vacuum
Mop
Trash bags

Bathroom

Air freshener
Shower curtain and rings (if needed)
Shower mat
Shower organizer (if your school allows it)
Upgraded shower-head (if your school allows it)
Bathroom rug
Shower shoes
Shower cap
Shower caddy
Loofah
Washcloths
Bath towels
Hand towels
Bathrobe

Toiletries

Products 
Bar soap
Body wash
Lotion
Shampo
Conditioner
Cleanser
Moisturizer
Acne medicine/cream
Shaving Cream
Hair removal cream
Deodorant
Sunscreen
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Antibacterial gel
Supplies
Hand mirror
Toothbrush
Floss
Toothbrush holder
Razor
Tweezers
Hairbrush
Comb
Blow dryer
Headbands
Cotton balls
Cotton swabs
Tissues
Nail clippers
Toilet paper

Documents

Bank documents
Credit card
Debit card
Checks
Driver’s license
Car registration and insurance information
AAA card
Copy of birth certificate
Copy of Social Security card
Passport
Student ID
Emergency contact list
Financial aid documents
Health/dental insurance cards

Miscellaneous

Earplugs
Sleep mask
Flashlight
Safety whistle
Pepper spray (if legal in your state)
Tool kit
Duct tape
Weekend bag
Travel organizer for toiletries
Suitcase/duffel bag
Umbrella
Yoga mat
Sports equipment

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