New to Grad School? Seasoned Student looking for some guidance? You’re in luck! When it comes to school supplies, I’m That Girl 💅🏾. I promise these recs will have you ready to tackle the school year and beyond. The prices do vary, however, you’re definitely paying for quality. Check out my notes to see if you can save even mor... This Edit is Grad School kit to help you become more organized and confident as you embark (or continue) on your educational journey.
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Agendas/Planners
Pens, Pencils, Paper
Tech
Organization
Campus Survival
Agendas/Planners
Stay ahead so you don’t get behind! Planners are my favorite thing to shop for and there’s so much variety from physical to digital planning. No matter which type you choose, there’s something here for you!
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Custom Planner by So Typical Me
A layout for all students
Happy Planner: Academic Planner 2025-2026
One of my favorite planners in a digital format
2026 Hobonichi Digital Planner for Goodnotes
A sleek planner that’s catching waves on tiktok
Filofax The Original Organizer, Personal Size
The luxe planner
Cloth & Paper
A digital take on a traditional physical planner
Hyperlinked Digital Planner
Pens, Pencils, Paper
Taking notes is essential to understanding the material, but we know all writing utensils aren’t built the same.
The best gel pens hands down! Especially if your handwriting is large like mine
uni-ball Zento Gel Ink Rollerball Pens
Prefer ballpoint pens? These still reign supreme in my bag
Pentel R.S.V.P. Retractable Ballpoint Pen
The only mechanical pencil with an eraser that works well
BIC Velocity Max Mechanical Pencils
Taking a math class? I highly recommend you invest in graph notebooks
Mead Graph Ruled Paper Notebook
Don’t like notebooks, grab a pack of this paper
Loose Leaf Graph Ruled Filler Notebook Paper
The best eraser. Period.
Hi-Polymer Block
Conducting research? Go ahead and invest in these now! Write everything in pencil just in case something spills
Mead Composition Notebook
Tech
reliable tech that’ll last beyond graduation.
Always back that laptop up! This is a reliable and affordable external hard drive.
Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive
Lightweight yet powerful. Great for taking notes on PDFs
Apple iPad 11-inch w/ AppleCare
I’ve had this printer for years and have only refilled the ink tank once. Great investment with very low maintenance
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 Wireless All-in-One Printer
Need a full laptop? This is the best for students on all levels.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC 13" Touch Screen
this is a must have if you do work on campus computers
SanDisk 128GB Ultra Flair USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Already used to Mac? This is the perfect laptop for you. I own the entire Apple EcoSystem and I used this during my Master’s program.
MacBook Pro Laptop w/ AppleCare
you gotta eat right? Make it easy with this air fryer
Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer
In a math-based program? You may want to invest
TI-84 Plus CE Color Graphing Calculator
Organization
whether at home, on campus, or in the lab, you have to stay organized. From backpacks to cable ties; keeping your things neat and tidy won’t be an issue.
My holy grail backpack! I’ve had the same one since 2017 with absolutely NO ISSUES. Well worth your money
The North Face Jester Everyday Laptop Backpack
A slightly larger option from a trusted brand
The North Face Borealis Commuter Laptop Backpack
The women’s option for this backpack has rave reviews for comfortability
The North Face Women's Borealis Laptop Backpack
A sleek way to keep your cords together
Electronics Cord & Cable Organizer
A great all-in-one for your writing utensils, calculator, and cords
Pencil Case Pouch
An affordable way to keep your cords from tangling!
Silicone Cable Organize (10Pcs)
Campus Survival
If you don’t live on campus (and even if you do), these items are a must!
A heavy duty power bank that’ll have your phone and laptop charged in no time
Anker Portable Charger
I attend grad school in the South and let me tell you, there were so many times I wish I had this during my walks to class.
Portable Handheld Fan
Keep those germs away and one in your backpack
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel
Best water bottle that easily fits in your backpack compartment. And no, this doesn’t leak water
Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler
A must have to keep your hands moisturized. I worked in a lab where hand washing was mandatory and this helped so much
Gold Bond Healing Hand Cream
Keeps you aware with their active setting: you’ll hear your tunes and the world around you
