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items My daughter went to college this year (class of 2029). I created a Personalized Checklist of essentials and nice to have for college dorm living. Budget friendly with keeping up with dorm style. Most important storage for your college student.
Very handy speaker. Perfect for the desk or shower. Doesn’t get too loud to bother your roommate.
JBL Go4 Portable Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker - White: USB-C, IP67, Rechargeable
Every girl needs a Stanley 💕 Keeps drinks cold or hot all day: The Stanley Quencher has great insulation — ice stays solid for hours and hot drinks stay warm. Perfect for long study days or walks across campus
The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate™ Tumbler | 40 OZ
A soft-sided bag is easier to pack in a car than a bunch of rigid suitcases. You can squish it into tight spots in the trunk or stack it like boxes.
6 Pack Heavy Duty Large Moving Bags w/ Zipper
Transparent clip which can nip photo or other small Items creating excellent illumination and a warm atmosphere, spreading light and cheer across a wide area.
17Ft 50 LED Fairy String Lights with Clips
This was an amazing addition to the storage factor of the college dorm. It fits perfectly over the fridge
Honey-Can-Do BTH-05079 3-Tier Metal Shelf
These fit perfectly on the stand. Very doable. Natural color. Holds pretty much anything to keep your things for your fridge organized
JUNCHU CHERRY Wire Kitchen Storage Basket 4-Pack
Although all college campus has a nurse on site, this extremely helpful to have inside the room. That way if it’s just a small cold it’s easy to get ahead of it by checking temp first.
No-Touch Digital Thermometer for Adults & Kids
Allows for your college student to sit comfortable in the bed while knocking out assignment’s, keeping their phone handy, and plenty of room for the laptop extras.
HUANUO Lap Laptop Desk with Cushion, 15.6" - Grey
Dorm mattresses are often thin, firm, and not very comfortable. A good mattress pad can make a HUGE difference.
Bedsure Twin XL Mattress Pad - Soft, Quilted, White, 39x80
This also serves as storage! My lesson early on, storage, storage, storage.
LINMAGCO Velvet Storage Ottoman Foot Stool
Dorm rooms usually have very few wall outlets — and they’re rarely where you actually need them (like near your bed or desk).
You’ll need to plug in a laptop, phone charger, lamp, fan, mini-fridge, and more — all at once.
Power Strip Tower w/ Wireless Charger, 12 AC, 4 USB, 15W Wireless
Super handy on dorm laundry day
Dalykate Laundry Backpack with Mesh Pocket
College life is nonstop—classes, study sessions, extracurriculars, social events, and long days on campus. A portable charger ensures your college student’s phone, tablet, or laptop stays powered all day, no matter where they are.
VRURC 10000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank
College students are on their own for the first time—and that includes handling minor injuries and illnesses. A first aid kit is a smart, essential item that helps them treat cuts, headaches, allergies, or stomach issues without scrambling for suppli...
Care Science First Aid Kit, 110 Pieces
From work to study, from reading to rest, this desk lamp provides all the lighting you need.
Dorm Room Essentials Pink Power Strip Lamp
Dorm showers are shared by dozens (sometimes hundreds) of people. Without shower shoes, you’re stepping into a mix of bacteria, fungi, and who-knows-what
shevalues Women's Arch Support Shower Shoes
Roll your laundry wherever it needs to go.
TOTANKI 25" Rolling Slim Laundry Basket on Wheels
Always nice to have on hand
Plastic Plates & Bowls Set, 24PCS, BPA-Free
Always keep whiles on hand for the dorm.
Cottonelle Fresh Feel Flushable Wet Wipes, 336 Count
Sometimes the dorms can get a little chilly
Bedsure Queen Fleece Blanket Grey 90x90
Lunch/cooler bag for your student
Stanley All Day Madeleine Mini Backpack Cooler
College students often move between classes, libraries, dorms, and off-campus locations.
A portable charger keeps their devices powered without needing to find an outlet
Mini 5200mAh Portable PD Charger for iPhone
Perfect for the desk to fan directly on the bed
Honeywell HT-904 TurboForce Tabletop Fan
Private room for your college student? No problem. Make sure to grab a shower curtain
Striped Fringe Shower Curtain Off-White - Threshold™: Cotton Fabric, Modern Bathroom Decor, Buttonhole Top
Typing essays, coding, researching, or doing school projects? A physical keyboard makes typing faster and more accurate than a touchscreen. A mouse makes navigation quicker and more precise — no more fumbling with a trackpad or tapping the wrong icon
Wireless Keyboard & Mouse, Retro Typewriter, Blush Pink
If you are looking for a bath rug that can fit under the door, here it is. Our bathroom mat features a thin enough rubber backing at the bottom that can fit under the door.
Ultra Thin Non-Slip Grey Bath Mat 17x27in
College kids love to write things on the dorm doors of their building buddies
U Brands 8.5" x 11" Contempo Magnetic Dry Erase Whiteboard, White Frame
Never can have enough extra straws.
Stanley 1 -fl oz Plastic Tumbler - Clear
