Are you moving into residence and are unsure where to start with packing? I’ve got you covered, I have curated a list of dorm essentials you actually need so packing for residence can no longer be a stress.
Sections
4
Living
Miscellaneous
Cooking/Food
Bathroom
Living
A fan is so important to have. Your room will be blazing hot and a fan helps with this immensely
Cooling Fans
These are a must! For going to the dining hall, walking around your room, the bathroom and anywhere in residence.
Slippers
Such an essential as the residence beds are so uncomfortable and these ensure you have good sleeps and your body doesn’t ache from the residence beds
Mattress Toppers – Pillow Top for Mattresses
Good to ensure you don’t get sick and that you are breathing in good air. Many residences are prone to black mold (my res was) so an air purifier is very helpful to ensure you aren’t breathing in harmful bacteria.
Air Purifiers
Laundry bags are good for keeping all your clothes in one place to ensure you don’t loose them after washing them and helps prevent others from seeing your clothes while they are washing and from taking them.
Laundry Bags: Home & Kitchen
Miscellaneous
Make sure you have this as it is very easy to get sick while living in residence and it is always good to be prepared.
TYLENOL® Complete Cold, Cough & Flu
Helpful to take to ensure you are less immune to sickness while everyone else is sick. Also helpful for the winter when you aren’t getting much sun.
Vitamin D For Immune & Bone Health
Cooking/Food
This is essential as you may only have access to tap water, this way you are ensuring the water you are drinking is good for you! (and tastes normal)
Brita Pitcher
This is so helpful when the dining hall has bad food options and all you have to do is put water in the pot and cook up some ramen. This saved me from hunger so many times and I didn’t have to leave my room to use it.
Hot Pots: Home & Kitchen
This is optional but is very helpful to ensure people don’t steal your food and that you can grab your food whenever you want without having to put your food in bags or have to walk to the other end of the hallway to grab your food.
