The Essential College Dorm Packing & Planning List:

Essentials:

2 sets Twin XL SheetsTwin XL Mattress TopperTwin XL Mattress PadComforter and/or Blanket2 pillowsPillow covers

First Aid Kit with the following items: Neosporin, Band-Aids, Pepto-Bismol, Calamine Lotion, Acetaminophen, Alka-Seltzer, Gauze, Ben-Gay, tweezers, Ora-Gel

2 Bath Towels2 Hand Towels2 washcloths1 bath caddy

Laundry Bag or HamperLaundry DetergentFabric Softener Sheets

Small Room Cleaning Supplies:Air FreshenerAll Purpose SprayOld Rags or Paper TowelsGarbage Bags (Small and Large)

Alarm ClockSmall Desk FanTissuesSpace Bags to compress Winter Clothing until necessaryDesk LampBulletin board, Cork board or Whiteboard

Study Supplies:BackpackPensPencilsNotebooksHighlightersPaperBindersPaper ClipsStaplerTacksDuct TapeScissorsTransparent TapeShipping TapeBackpackPost Its

3M Adhesive hooks and strips for hanging posters/hooks on walls

Personal Toiletries:MouthwashDeodorant/AntiperspirantSoapShampooBody WashToothpasteToothbrushConditionerLotionBaby Oil

Storage items:Closet hangersShoe organizerUnder bed storageFootlocker or Duffle Bag

Address Book with Family addresses and phone numbersFamily picturesRolls of Quarters for Laundry (if necessary)CardsBoard GamesHealthy convenience foods and powdered drinks

PlateBowl2 Tupperware ContainersFork, Spoon, Knife, small chef knife to cut fruit or penknifeCoffee or Tea Maker, Coffee/Tea and MugTumblerWater BottlePaper Lunch Bags (useful for lots of things)Zip Lock Bags (useful for lots of things)

Ethernet cables (if necessary)Chargers for cell phones, laptops and other electronicsSurge ProtectorPrinter (if necessary)Printer PaperPrinter Ink

Umbrella or RaincoatFlashlight Small ToolkitBoots for Snowy/Icy CampusesSwimsuitWorkout clothing1 or 2 sets dress clothing and shoesJogging PantsTeesHoodies1 light throw (for football games and outdoor sports and events in late fall)Sturdy gym shoes/sneakersFlip FlopsMusical Instruments if your child playsFrisbee, football, any other small outdoor items

Health insurance cardAuto insurance card (if driving)

Title and papers for car (if driving)Driver’s LicensePassport if planning to travel out of the countrySocial Security Card University IDUniversity Parking Pass (if available)

Some Dorms Need:Mini FridgeSmall Microwave

Nice-to-Have:TVXbox or other Game systemBikeBike LockSkateboardTablet system: Kindle, iPad, Nook etc.Cell phoneRoom rugPosters and Wall DécorStereoPersonal Safe for Valuables