If you're an incoming college freshmen or a parent of one this list will help you know all the important things you need for this next chapter in life!! Whether you're living on campus or you're a commuter I hope this list helps you!! (coming from a ...
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Bed Essentials
Room Essentials
Class Essentials
Desk Essentials
Cleaning Essentials
Bed Essentials
Important things you'll need for you're bed
You'll most likely have a twin or twin xl bed. Add some stuffed animals to make it more cozy
Comforter Bed Set
The mattress in the dorms are hard and very uncomfortable, get one of these so you can sleep good
Twin XL Mattress Topper
You'll need a mattress cover to put over your mattress topper
Twin XL Mattress Protector
I have this exact blanket and I love it so much!!
Throw Blanket
Room Essentials
Important things you'll need in your room. REMEMBER this will be your new room for a couple months so make it comfortable to you're liking :)
Get a laundry basket WITH WHEELS!! I promise you it is so much easier to roll a basket around than to pick one up.
Laundry Basket With Wheels
It will get hot in your room so make sure you have a fan
Fan
You can choose to rent a mini fridge when picking dorm rooms or bring your own!!
Mini Fridge
Just like with the fridge you can decide to bring your own or rent one
Microwave
I love this extension cord, I can charge all the tings I want at once!!
Extension Cord
It's always good to keep a first aid kit in your dorm, you may or may not use it but its good to be safe!!
First Aid Kit
These mesh shower caddies hold enough space for all your shower essentials
Mesh Shower Caddy
You will NEED flip flops to wear when you take a shower do not put your bare feet on the shower floor!!!
Flip Flop
You will need cold medicine trust me
Tylenol Cold + Flu
These heating pads are so cute and comforting, really helps my cramps
Microwave Heating Pad
This snack cart gives you enough space to organize your snacks and beverages
Snack Cart
I know some people think they look dumb holding an umbrella but trust me you want yourself and backpack to be dry in the rain
Umbrella
Class Essentials
Things you'll need for class
I love these notebooks, they have 3 or 4 dividers so you can use one notebook for multiple classes!!
Notebooks
You may think you won't need a planner but trust me, you will!! Whether it's a physical one on your phone
Academic Planner 2025-2026
It's always good to have pens just in case you need to sign some syllabus
Pens
Mechanical or wooden you will need pencils for taking notes
Pencils
You might want to highlight important parts of your notes
Highlighters
You'll need folders for those handouts in class
Folders with Pockets,
A backpack depending on how many textbooks and other materials you have (I used a tote bag)
Backpack
Absolutely LOVE this tote bag!! It was able to hold all the materials I needed for class
Tote Bag
Desk Essentials
A desk organizer to hold all your study materials
Desk Organizer
To organize things like makeup, perfumes, lotion, jewelry ect
Desk Organizer #2
This mirror is so good for when your doing your makeup or skin care routine and folds easily so you have space on your desk
3 Fold Vanity Mirror
You'll need a lamp on your desk or anywhere else in your room
Lamp
Cleaning Essentials
It's important you keep your room clean
Spraying door handles and other surfaces are good especially around cold and flu season
Lysol Disinfectant Spray
It's good to wipe down surfaces especially around cold and flu season
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
People get sick in college A LOT so make sure you're washing your hands and putting on hand sanatizer
Hand Sanitizer
dust will collect up so it's good to sweep your room every once in awhile
Broom and Dustpan
a small trash bin you can put under or next to your desk
Small Trash Can
Scented trash bags so your trash can wont stink when you open it
Small Trash Bags
You want your room to smell good!! Get some plug ins with a scent that suits you
