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College Dorm Essentials
21 items
By
Christy Young
Some dorm items that my son needed as a college student plus some that they may not need but liked to have! 🤗
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Bedding Essentials
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Storage Essentials
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Bathroom
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Cleaning supplies, misc
Bedding Essentials
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The beds in dorms are not very comfy so getting a topper will make a difference in your students quality of sleep
Bedsure Twin XL Soft Mattress Pad Topper
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It is helpful to have extra sheets on hand
Twin XL : Sheets & Pillowcases - Bedding - Target
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Need good pillows so they can get quality rest
11 Best Pillows of 2025, Tested for All Sleep Positions
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These are helpful because there is a big gap at the head of the bed
Twin Size Bed Wedge Pillow & Gap Filler
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Great for any sleeper
Coop Sleep Goods: Adjustable Pillows & Quality Sleep Products
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Twin XL bedding is what is needed in dorm rooms
Amazon Basics 5-Piece Microfiber Bed Set, Twin XL
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Twin XL Bedding is what is required in most dorms
Twin XL Bedding
Storage Essentials
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This is great for extra storage inside the closet. You have to get creative with space
TAHAVICE Over The Door Storage Organizer
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Great for bathroom or beside the dresser
Pipishell 2 Pack Slim Rolling Bathroom Cart
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Again you will not have huge closets so these may help if you have lots of clothes
12 Pack Space Saving Hangers for Closet
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Extra storage is a must for dorm life. The rooms are small and so are the closets in most
Under Bed Storage with Wheels, 2-Pack, 60L XXL
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Again storage is a must for dorm life. We put things under the bed and also needed storage in the bathroom because there was none
YFXCVSL 3 Tier 36QT Plastic Storage Bins with Lids & Wheels
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More storage options
IRIS USA 32 Qt Stackable Storage Bins 6 Pack
Bathroom
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Towels and rags will be needed for showering
Member's Mark Hotel Premier 6-Piece Towel Set - Sam's Club
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Shower caddy is a must
BYUNER Portable Shower Caddy Organizer, Black
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Great to have for the dorm, especially for the dorms that don’t have in room showers
Eudele Mesh Shower Caddy 8-Pocket Large
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Will need for bathroom if your room has a personal one
OLANLY 30x20 Grey Chenille Bath Rug
Cleaning supplies, misc
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Unless their room has carpet this will be needed for cleaning
kelamayi Upgrade Broom & Dustpan Set, Gray
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External Hard Drive is a must in case their laptop crashes
UnionSine 500GB 2.5" Slim External HDD USB 3.0
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They will need all essentials
Amazon Basics 2-Ply Paper Towels, 2 Rolls
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A must if they like their coffee 🙂
Keurig K-Express Single Serve Coffee Maker
