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College Dorm Room Essentials
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items Know someone heading to college for the first time—or switching dorms? This hand-picked list has everything you need for a smooth move-in and cozy year on campus. Whether a freshman or a senior, this is the go-to dorm checklist!
Sections
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Shower Must Haves
Bedding
Tech
Storage
Dorm Room Decor
Things You Haven’t Thought Of
Shower Must Haves
All your shower needs for communal or suite style bathrooms
The perfect shower caddy if you'll be sharing a communal shower. This will perfectly keep everything you need organized and in once place.
Portable Shower Caddy Basket with Handle
Perfect for your showering needs. It’s a bit see through but still provides you with some privacy.
Quick Dry Shower Mesh Caddy Bag
Shower shoes are perfect for students sharing communal bathrooms!
Quick-Dry Non-Slip Shower Shoes
Brings your bathroom space alive and keeps the floors dry. Perfect if your dorm room is suite style and you have your own bathroom (or share a bathroom with your suitemate).
Forssils Cherry Non Slip Absorbent Bath Mat
Sol De Janeiro has the best mini sets. The scents are always amazing, and this perfect for all travel needs or for everyday use.
Brazilian Bum Bum Jet Set - Sol de Janeiro | Ulta Beauty
The perfect towels for all of your shower needs. Simple and elegant!
Utopia Towels 8-Piece Premium Set Grey
A simple bath rug is always necessary, especially if you are in a suite style dorm room and have a shared bathroom with one other roommate.
Bathroom Rug Mat 24x17, Non Slip, Black
Bedding
Make your dorm room your “home away from home” by adding items that reflect your style!
This is such a fun way to spruce up your bedding! Keep in kind, you will need to provide a pillow insert as these are only the pillow covers.
18x18 Pink Faux Fur Throw Pillow Covers Set
Perfect for adding extra cozy pillows to your dorm room decor! Adding a pillow cover of your choice will really bring your dorm room or college living space to life.
Basic 18x18 Pillow Inserts Set of 2
What a fun way to spruce up your bedding! You’ll need to provide a pillow insert as these are only the pillow covers.
Stay Cozy Embroidered Throw Pillow Cover 18x18
Highly recommend adding a mattress topper to any dorm room bed! It'll help with the comfortable level.
Twin XL Mattress Topper Pillowtop Plush
Bedsure is one of my favorite bedding brands on Amazon. The material and the longevity of their bedding items are incredible. This would hold up nicely in any setting, especially a dorm room.
Bedsure Twin XL White Comforter Set, 2 Pc
Nothing feels better than the look and feel of hotel sheets, but without the price tag! This set is a sure way to elevate your bedding.
Twin XL 3-Piece Cooling Sheet Set - White
Tech
All your tech needs for school!
There's nothing like having your own printer in your dorm room! This will make printing out projects for convenient because you won’t have to leave your room!
Canon Pixma MG3620 Wireless All-in-One Printer
Perfect way to add a little razzle dazzle to your study area. This mat will help keep things organized.
Logitech Studio Desk Mat
A wireless mouse is perfect if you need to use something other than the mouse pad on your laptop!
Amazon Basics Wireless Ergonomic Mouse, Black
A wireless mouse is perfect if you need to use something other than the mouse pad on your laptop, this one lights up and makes for a fun aesthetic.
Wired Gaming Mouse, RGB, 3600 DPI
Perfect way to elevate your iPad during study hours.
Adjustable Tablet Stand T2, Silver
Perfect size for a dorm room setting! They’re lightweight and can be easily moved.
Amazon Basics Stereo 2.0 PC Speakers, USB
Super compatible with Apple products. I use this with my iPad.
Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil for iPads - Orange
Make sure to bring your TV and your fire stick! Have movie nights on the weekends with your friends after a long week of classes.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (newest) Wi-Fi 6
Storage
College dorms are small, but your dreams are BIG! Don't let those small spaces hold you back from letting your creativity shine.
Perfect for adding additional storage in a dorm room.
3-Drawer Plastic Rolling Cart
These hangers come in a variety of colors. They are lightweight and will hold a few items at once.
Amazon Basics Slim Velvet Non-Slip Suit Hangers, 30 Pack
Perfect for adding additional space for all of your needs!
5-Tier Over Door Organizer, 10 Pockets
Dorm Room Decor
Spruce up your dorm room in style!
From experience, this is a very cozy and comfortable chair. Also, it provides extra seating for all of your study buddies.
Amazon Basics Faux Fur Saucer Chair Foldable
This can be used as decor on the wall or for your jewelry! This is a nice diverse piece of decor for multi-use.
Pink Heart Shaped Mirror 12.6x11in
This compact mirror is the perfect size. It can fit on a desk or be stored away until ready for use.
8" Bamboo Stand Double Sided Mirror
Super cute and compact clock to help you keep track of your next class!
Mainstays By Becky G. & Alejandra 6.3" Tabletop Clock, Off-White
Perfect for desk lighting if you're sitting at a desk. The USB chargers on the lamp make this a very multifunctional lamp.
Bedside Lamp w/ USB C & AC Outlet
This super compact fan is the perfect personal fan for your dorm room, and you won’t disrupt your roommate
Honeywell Turboforce Fan, Ht-900, 11 inch
Things You Haven’t Thought Of
Additional personal dorm room must haves
This travel bag is the perfect size to keep a few personal items on hand for all of your travel needs while away at school.
BAGSMART 24L Women's Travel Duffel Bag
Germs are everywhere, make sure to clean all surfaces before moving into your dorm room!
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, 80 Ct (4pk)
The perfect way to discretely conceal your feminine hygiene products. This is also very cute and would work in any space.
Girl Stuff Tampon & Pad Organizer Box
Super aesthetic and I love a multifunctional piece of decor!
Seagrass Storage Basket with Lid & Sections
Studying Must Haves
Study essentials to help you stay on track.
Definitely need these if you’re into mechanical pencils! Also, it’s so hard to find a pencil sharper these days! These are super handy.
BIC Xtra-Smooth Pastel 0.7mm Mechanical Pencils, 24-Count
The basic colors of highlighters are cute, but these nontraditional colors can be used for notes as well! This set is convenient and you can store additional items if needed.
Four Candies 39PCS School Supplies Set Pink
The best aesthetic sticky notes on the market! My favorite to note taking and leaving the sticky notes inside of the book because they’re transparent.
50 Sheets Pastel Transparent Sticky Notes 3x3” Clear Tabs
Never lose a pen, pencil, or highlighter again! Keep them all stored with a super cute pencil pouch!
Clear Aesthetic Pencil Case Pouch Green
A trusty notebook is always necessary for any college class or study session. This variety pack is perfect because you can have a notebook for each period.
Oxford 1 Subject Spiral Notebook, 5 Pack, Wide Ruled, Assorted Pastel
Very cute and stylist pens for note taking and your homework! Makes learning fun!
6 Pcs 0.5mm Black Gel Pens
Having a staple black pen is a must! I like to keep a pen in my purse in case I ever need to jot something down. This will be perfect for your note taking in class!
Amazon Basics Gel Pens Fine Point 0.7mm, 12 Pack
The Stanley cups are trending for a reason, they’re essential for travel or staying in doors. Stay hydrated all throughout the day— whether walking to class or back to the dorm.
STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Tumbler w/ Handle & Straw
Blog Posts
Explore some blog post that will provide tips and tricks to make your college dorm room a great experience
Need some extra help? Recommend reading a few blogs for some tips!
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