Dorm ESSENTIALS. These got me through freshman year and made my room feel like home.
Sections
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Bedding
Kitchen
Laundry
Beauty
School
Organization
Bedding
So so comfy. I bought this in white for my dorm as a Twin XL and also in Beige as a Queen for my bedroom at home!
Bedding Comforters
You’ll get the best night of sleep with this. Fits on your dorm bed and makes the bed so comfortable.
SINWEEK 3 Inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper Twin XL
This fan was on 24/7 for 8 months and I had zero problems with it. Still working and going to use it sophomore year as well.
Dreo Tower Fan 25ft/s Quiet Oscillating
A luxury, but my favorite piece on my bedside table. I used it for music, alarms, time, and my calendar.
Amazon Echo Show 5, Glacier White, New
Kitchen
Seems silly, but you'll want this. Didn't have a sink in my dorm room and had to walk upstairs to the kitchen when my dishes needed to be washed. This stored all my dishes until I was ready to wash them as well.
MontNorth 2.4 Gal Collapsible Wash Basin
To wash your dishes. I'll only ever buy this brand.
Scrub Daddy Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Sponges (3)
Sprayed this on my dishes, scrubbed them, and then walked them to the kitchen to rinse. SO convenient when you don't have a sink in your dorm.
Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray, 16oz
Laundry
The most dreaded part of college… trying to make it a little better by recommending some helpful products.
If you have a rug, you NEED this. The amount of my hair that I got out of the carpet in the whole year should be illegal.
VIWIK Pet Hair Remover for Couch & Clothes
Laundry bag!! Was so helpful with walking my laundry to the laundry room. The spot for the laundry soap and dryer sheets was so convenient.
Dalykate Laundry Backpack with Mesh Pocket
You need more than one towel and these are oversized
Pack of 4 Extra Large Bath Towels
Beauty
Reset your face after classes. This miscellar water is the best for makeup removal and pore cleansing.
Garnier Micellar Water, Hydrating Cleanser 13.5oz
This three-pack of cotton rounds lasted me the entire school year! So perfect if you're looking for a one-time purchase. So soft and pair perfectly with the Garnier Miscellar Water
Cliganic Premium Cotton Rounds 300 Ct
Not necessarily dorm-related, but it's hard for me to get my lashes done while at school. These lashes are the BEST! SO cheap, but high quality.
Natural Wispy Lash Extension Kit 180pcs
My HOLY GRAIL
FENNIO 15x12.6" LED Lighted Vanity Mirror
GET A MESH SHOWER CADDY, otherwise it will mold. This one held up so well and also held so many products at once. Plus, you can hang it wherever you want.
Mesh Shower Caddy 7 Pockets
School
Cute set of notebooks! Comes in two different color schemes.
SUNEE Spiral Notebooks, 1-Subject, 4 Pack
Not the exact bookbag that I got… but get a Vera Bradley bookbag. So durable and so many pockets for storage. Plus they have super cute colors and designs all year round.
Bancroft Backpack
My favorite macbook case to keep your macbook protected.
2022-2025 MacBook Air 13" Hardshell Case
Organization
SO MUCH STORAGE. Plus it's perfect to put next to your lofted bed to hold your phone and alarm clock at night!
Tall 6 Drawer Fabric White Dresser
The best under bed storage for clothes! Fits perfectly under a lofted dorm bed. I put 2 under my bed and used them for clothes!
3 Drawer Wide Tower White - Brightroom™
Cable organizers. Kept my cords looking so clean in my dorm. Used them on every surface and left no residue. So simple, but definitely a need.
Adhesive Cord Organizer
SO MUCH STORAGE for jewelry. Being a jewelry fanatic, I needed a jewelry box that would hold everything…. and this is it!
Stackable Jewelry Tray 4 Tier White
Hear me out… used this to hold all my medicine and first aid components. Labeled each box and put related medications together.
Clear Storage Box w/Handle
Hold so much stuff! The best organization hack
Rebrilliant Oleatha 56.5" H x 23" W x 15.75" D Shelving Unit & Reviews | Wayfair
Used this rug in my freshman dorm and absolutely adored it!
Grandview 700 Performance Abstract Rug
You NEED a candle warmer! Allowed in most dorms and makes your room smell good and feel like home
LMLTLULU Gold Electric Candle Warmer Lamp with Crystal Base, Wax Warmers with 2 Bulbs Timer and Dimmer, Adjustable Height for All Jar Candles, Home Decor, Gifts for Housewarming - Walmart.com
Packing
If I had to recommend one item for packing, this would be it. I vacuumed sealed EVERYTHING and it made packing so much easier and faster.
HIBAG 30-Pack Vacuum Storage Bags for Clothes
Moving bags. Sturdy and fit so much stuff! Made move in a breeze.
