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Freshman Dorm Must-Haves
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items As a recent college graduate, here are some things I had in my dorm or wish I had in my dorm to make life easier!!
These are SUPER helpful for transporting laundry in the dorms. Easy to just strap onto your back and go, so you can carry your detergent in your hands.
Canvas Backpack Laundry Bag - Brightroom™: Linen Backpack Hamper, 50L Capacity, Multipurpose, Beige, 1 Handle
This little shelf clamps onto the side of a bunk. Perfect for keeping a phone, water, or book on at night.
LLMRR Bedside Shelf, Foldable Bunk Bed Shelf, Attachable Bedside Table with Hooks, College Dorm Room Essentials, Bedside Caddy Tray Organizer for Loft Bed, Dorm Bed, Grey - Walmart.com
If your bunk doesn’t come with a ladder this is a simple solution!
RV Bunk Bed Ladder 50in Heavy Duty Black
Absolute must have for storage in the dorm
3 Drawer Medium Cart White - Brightroom™: Plastic Storage Drawers, Portable Utility with Casters, No Assembly Required
Helpful for sharing a bathroom! Keeps all your stuff in one place.
Shower Caddy for Dorm Ivory - Room Essentials™
I wore one of these ALL the time coming back and forth from the shower. A lot more breathable than a full bath robe.
Waffle Bath Wrap Striped Blue - Room Essentials™
Use this to organize and store medicine. You’ll get sick in college so it’s nice to have this right on hand.
Sterilite Stack & Carry 2 Tray Handle Box Organizer: Plastic, Stackable, Portable, Universal Storage, Clear, 10.625" x 7.25"
Something you wouldn’t think about but 100% will need
Chip Clips PVC-Coated Steel, Pack of 16
This is the best nightstand because it has a built in charging station. It’s also fairly tall so it doesn’t look horribly awkward by a lofted bed.
Night Stand With Charging Station, LED Nightstand With U-S-B Ports And Outlets, Fabric Storage Drawers With PU Finish, Bed Side Table, White/Black - Walmart.com
A microwave is an absolute must. I used this all the time for breakfast foods when I didn’t like dining hall options.
Chefman 0.7 Cu Ft Microwave Oven 700W Black
Necessity for communal bathrooms!
L Shower Flip Flops Black - Room Essentials™
I didn’t use this a ton but it could be helpful for anyone travelling far from college and bringing important documents such as passports or birth certificate!
Master Lock Personal Safe, Set Your Own Combination Portable SafeSpace, 9-17/32 in. Wide, Pink, 5900DPNK
100% need!! It’s hard to have an iron so a steamer is a life saver, especially for sorority girls and their dresses!
HiLIFE Portable Clothes Steamer 240ml 700W
One of my roommates had this and it was perfect for quick meals.
The Original Fasta Pasta Microwave Cooker with Lid & Built-in Strainer - Perfect Al Dente Pasta Every time - Patented Design
Space maximizing hangers for those small dorm closets
4 Pack Plastic Space Saving Hangers,Household Heavy Duty Clothes-Hanger,Essential Clothes Organizer with 9 Slots,Multipurpose Closet Hangers for Jeans,Pants,Shirts,Sweaters (Random Colors)
Need to have a long charger for those lofted beds!
iPhone 16 15 Charger Cable 10ft, Long USB C to C Charging Cable Cord, 60W Type C to C Charger Cable for Apple iPhone 16/16 Plus/16 Pro/16 Pro Max/15 Plus/15 Pro Max, MacBook Pro/iPad/Mini/Air 5 Case
Shoe rack is a must for college closets!
Iliya 3-Tier Shoe Rack Organizer | Plastic Shoe Storage Shelf for Bedroom, Closet & Entryway | Black or White | 46x47x27cm (18.11x18.5x10.63in) | Easy Assembly - Walmart.com