What To Bring: Dorm Living

The Essentials

• Mattress Pad
• Twin XL Sheets
• Comforter or Quilt
• Broom/or Small Vacuum
• Laundry Detergent
• Dryer Sheets
• Hamper
• Hangers
• Umbrella
• Headphones
• Desk Lamp
• Clorox Wipes
• Paper Towels
• Clock
• Bath Towels
• Shower Caddy
• Shower Sandals
• Febreze
• Trash Bags
• Tide-to-Go Pen
• Backpack
• Keychain
• Under-bed Storage
• Fan
• Makeup-Storage: I used one of those clear trays and put it in one of my desk drawers, but a lot of people use those small things with three pull-out drawers
• Duffle Bag for going home for weekends/small breaks

Clothing

• Rain Jacket
• Sweatshirt 
• Sweaters
• T-shirts
• Leggings/Sweatpants
• Jeans
• Shorts for beginning of the semester
• Sneakers
• Sandals
• Rainboots/Waterproof shoes
• Slippers/Mocassins
• Bras/Sports Bras
• Robe
• Underwear
• maybe 1 pair of heels
• Pajama Shorts
• Depending on your major or if you'll be going to interviews/business fairs: WORK CLOTHES ARE VERY IMPORTANT. Black slacks/Dress Shirt and/or blazer, black shoes

Electronics

• Laptop
• Cell Phone
• Speaker
• Chargers
• TI-83/TI-84 calculator (if you're taking science or math)
• Extension Cord
• Surge Protector

Misc.

• Mug
• some plastic cups
• Plasticware 
• Dish Soap
• Sponge
• Reusable Water Bottles
• I brought some tea packets
• Cup for Pens/Pencils

I recommend renting a fridge and/or microwave from your college if they allow that because they take up a ton of room in your vehicles 

I also recommend, Do Not Buy your school supplies until you are at school. Most students take notes on their laptops, or they do a mix of laptops and notebooks. 

This is what I used for school supplies the last two years of college:

• Colored Pencils
• Ruler
• Pens
• Pencils
• Pencil Sharpener
• Erasers
• Calculator
• A few notebooks