Hope move in went smoothly! Now it’s time for that last minute trip to the store for things you forgot- here’s everything you’ll need!
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Dorm essentials
School supplies
Health and wellness
Dorm essentials
You won’t know what you’ll need it for, but I promise you’ll use it by the end of the year for random projects or broken items
Duct Tape
For the random dark corner of your room that gets no natural light, or to prevent waking up your roommate by turning all the lights on when you get back from a late night at the library
Nightlights
The air in dorms gets SO dry, especially when it gets colder out. Best to have a humidifier on hand- and this one will get you so many compliments (I know because I have this one!)
Urban Outfitters Teddy Bear Van Desk Humidifier Blue
Everyone gets sick living in dorms- keep some hand sanitizer by your door to keep the germs at bay!
Scented Hand Sanitizer Pump | Lavender, Citrus, & More - Top Picks
Cleanup after parties can get gross. Keep gloves on hand to help you clean! Never regretted having some.
Rubber Gloves
If you have a futon, rug, or any soft things in your dorm, they will smell weird by the end of semester. Keep them fresh with this spray!
Febreze products at Target
Basic costume pieces (ex. Hawaiian lei, cat ears, fun sunglasses): small and easy costume pieces you will probably use if you are invited to themed parties or want to participate in fun themed events on campus! If there’s a theme, dress for it- it’s ...
Spirit Halloween
For dining hall leftovers!
Ziploc Bags in Food Storage Bags(513)
These are great even if you don’t meal prep- they keep leftovers fresh and can help you store food in your backpack if you don’t have time for lunch!
This is so handy to have especially if you need to put things in binders to organize them!
Hole Punches
Even if you don’t have a printer, you will end up needing a blank piece of paper at some point. They’re surprisingly hard to come across when you need one.
Paper
Health and wellness
You will get a cough. You will not want to go to the store. This will make your life so much easier.
Cough, Cold & Flu Medicine
Have some in your dorm in case you need it!
Ibuprofen : Pain & Fever Treatments
Keep the stress sickness away, take some if you start feeling under the weather especially during midterms
