Nice to have a little one but you should be able to staple for free around campus
PAPERPAL Standard Stapler Set, 20 Sheet, Black
Depends on your study style, but lots of pens and highlighters help make things more fun
Four Candies 39PCS School Supplies Set Pink
No notes needed
500PCS Colored 3x5 Inch Lined Flash Cards
Never run out of pens
Linbsunne 0.5mm Black Gel Pens, 12-Pack
Got these for a copyediting class and still use them!
BIC Velocity Colored Lead Mechanical Pencils, 6-Pack
You gonna get real busy real fast
Lamare Academic Planner 2025-2026 Weekly
Honorable Mentions
Things you will not think of but I did
Don’t care what your meal plan looks like you will need a study snack or two. I recommend asking family to send you these care packages if they can!
Snacks Variety Pack 60 Count Sweet & Salty
SLEPT ON!
DNA MOTORING 39-Piece Household Tool Set Pink
I ALWAYS was scrounging for these bad boys
1000 Mini Soft Elastic Bands for Kid Hair
Wish i had one of these, love doing work in bed
CloudTrip Laptop Desk for Bed or Couch, Pink
Get the correct size, mine was too small and slid all over
SINWEEK 2 Inch Gel Memory Foam Twin XL Topper
Plan for the worst, you never know. As an RA i’ve seen many things.
276PCS First Aid Kit for Home Car Camping
Multiple towels, just in case.
Tens Towels 4-Pack Extra Large 30x60 Cotton
I used a regular hamper and it SUCKED
Laundry Bag with Straps & Mesh Pocket - Black
I liked the mesh one and if you clean it out occasionally it wont mold. The plastic ones get really yucky imo
Eudele Mesh Shower Caddy 8-Pocket Large
I got the larger size because i drink a lot of water but do what works best for you!
Brita Water Filter Pitcher, 6-Cup, BPA Free
Electronics
To make life easier
My friend had one and it was BEAUTIFUL for drinkys.
Antarctic Star Ice Maker, 26lb/Day, Portable
Your room mates and neighbors are going to be loud, they’re human beings. Stop making noise complaints because you hear them walking around and buy a noise machine…
Brown Noise Sound Machine with 30 Sounds & Night Light
Never enough outlets!
Power Strip Tower 12 AC Outlets 4 USB Ports
Dorms get hot
Dr. Prepare 13" Tower Fan, 3-Speed, Oscillating
Never enough outlets
TESSAN Power Strip Surge Protector 8 Outlets 3 USB
I did my work in my bed ALWAYS so i always suggest a lil lamp
Power Strip LED Desk Lamp, 3 Outlets 4 USB
Perfect for getting ready
ROLOVE 8x10 Lighted Vanity Mirror, 3-Color LED
Decorations
I have a boho/hippy style, but i’ll try to stay unbiased :)
Put painters tape between the leds and the wall and you won’t have to worry about peeling paint
DAYBETTER 200ft LED Strip Lights RGB Music Sync
Invest in some good sheets that will last!
BEDELITE Twin XL Comforter Set 5 Pieces Black
My school actually preferred we use tacks, but whatever works best!
