Realistic Packing List for College

Dorm Room Stuff

• Mattress Topper

• Twin XL Bedding (sheets, comforter, pillow cases)

• ONE big pillow

• Fuzzy throw blanket

• Laundry Hamper that rolls or has a strap

• Full Length Mirror (share with roommate)

• ONE tower fan if you have no AC (share with roommate)

• Desk Lamp (a small cheap one does the job)

• Hangers (the space saving ones are great)

• Small ottoman bed stool

• Small Rug for the middle (share with roommate)

• Command Hooks

• Reusable Bowls & Plates (2 sets)

• 2 Mugs

• Bed Risers (helps you get extra storage under your bed)

• Trash can

• CLOTHES (this depends per person)

Bathroom Stuff

• 2 Bath Towels

• 2 Hand Towels

• Hair Towel

• Hanging Shower Caddy

• Door hanging Towel Rack (you need a place for your wet towel)

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Floss

• Tampons/Pads (if relevant)

• Makeup (if relevant)

  • makeup wipes as a must if you wear makeup

• Skincare (if relevant)

  • cotton rounds

• Haircare Products (if relevant)

  • hair ties

  • curling iron/straightener

  • hairspray/mousse

  • hair dryer

  • bobby pins dry shampoo

• Body Wash

• Shampoo

• Conditioner

• Hair Brush

• Perfume/Cologne

• Nail Cutter

• White Nail Polish (if relevant)

• Lotion

• Q-tips

• Febreeze

• Makeup mirror (if relevant)

Health & Wellness Stuff

• Sunscreen

• Pimple Patches

• Ibuprofen

• Bandaids & Neosporin

• Cough Drops & Cough meds

• 2-in-1 Air Purifier + Humidifier (this was so worth it for me)

• Any specifics medication you take

• Allergy medication (Claritin/Zyrtex)

• Hand Sanitizer (mini for on the go)

• Birth Control (if relevant)

• Liquid IV & Vitamin C Emergen Packets (comes in handy during frat flu sun)

• Thermometer

• Tums/Antacids

• Umbrella

Cleaning Supplies

• Handheld Vacuum

• Clorox Wipes

• Clothes Steamer

• Laundry Detergent

• Tide Pen

• Dryer Sheets

• Coins for the Laundry Machine

• Small Trash Bags

• Big Trash Bags (for clean up day)

• Paper Towels

• Lint Roller

• Kleenex Tissue Box

• Chip Clips

• Ziplock Bags

Studying Stuff

• White Board and Markers

• On-the-go snacks

• Headphones & Headphones Charger

• Laptop

• Laptop Charger

• Phone

• Phone Charger

• Surge Protected Power Strip

• Backpack

• Calculator

• Pens & Pencils

• Pencil Case

• Bluetooth Speaker (nice to have not a must)

NOTE : don’t overshoot for stationery, college supplies are very different from high school. You won’t need a ton of binders and folders, it’s very dependent on class.

Life Stuff

• License

• Copy of SSN card

• Financial Aid Documents

• Health Insurance Card