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2026 college dorm needs
16 items
By
Leah Miller
Things you ACTUALLY need for college coming up in the fall
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Use as decor, a step stool to get onto your bed, and extra storage
SONGMICS Round Vanity Stool with Storage, White
Makes your dorm bed more decorative and adds comfort
Twin Bed Headboard Pillow
Makes it easy to get ready at your desk and do makeup
ConscioT LED Hollywood Vanity Lights, 10 Bulbs
Perfect for tighter closet space in dorms; can hang multiple items on one hanger
Multi Hangers
Shoes you must wear in dorm showers; has holes that allows water to leave
Joomra Non Slip Quick Drying Shower Slippers
Convenient for saving space with multiple chargers
Tower Power Strip 12AC 4USB 6FT Cord White
Beds in dorms are hard and uncomfortable, so you need a mattress topper to add some cushion
Cloud-Like Twin Mattress Topper - 100% Cotton
If your dorm desk doesn’t come with overhead storage, you need to get this desk hutch
HOOBRO Desktop Bookshelf with LED & Hooks
Dorm rooms can get extremely hot, so you need a fan at all times
IRIS USA WOOZOO Desk Fan with Remote, 3 Speeds
Holds your shower supplies; has holes to let water leave to prevent mold
ALINK Portable Shower Caddy Basket with Handle
For walking to the showers and for comfort
Towel Robe for Women – Soft Absorbent Kimono
Dorm floors and halls can get gross, so easily slip these on when you want to leave your room
EverFoams Women's Fuzzy Slip-on Memory Foam Slippers
You will end up having more trash than you think you will
UUJOLY Small Trash Can Wastebasket Beige
Always good to have a clock around so you won’t miss class and other things
DreamSky Wooden Digital Alarm Clock - Large Numbers, Dimmer, Loud Alarm, Volume Control, DST
Your clothes will get wrinkled from being packed up; easy way to get wrinkles out fast
Handheld 1200W Foldable Travel Clothes Steamer
Good to have on hand when your clothes have a lot of lint and you need to get rid of it
480 Sheet Extra Sticky Lint Roller - 4 Handles + 8 Refills
