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College Dorm Shopping List

 

 

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PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

Antibacterial gel (for room & backpack)

Band Aids 

Basic first aid kit

Birth control

Body wash or soap

Cotton pads

Deodorant

Ear plugs

Eye mask for bright rooms

Facemask(s)

Floss

Hair accessories

Hair brush/combs

Hair dryer/iron/curler

Hand soap for bathroom (if they have a bath attached to their room)

Lotion

Makeup

Makeup remover

Mouthwash

Perfume/cologne

Rubbing alcohol

Shampoo/Conditioner/other hair products

Sports tape/wraps

Tampons/pads

Thermometer

Tissues

Toilet paper*

Toothbrush(es)

Toothpaste

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MEDICINE

Allergy meds

Anti-diarrhea meds

Anti-itch cream

Antibiotic cream

Cough drops

Daytime cold meds

Emergen-C or Airborne packets

Gas-X

Nighttime cold meds

Pain reliever 

Pepto Bismol 

Prescription drugs (with enough refills for semester)

Sudafed

Throat lozenges 

Tums

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Backpack 

Bulletin board and pins*

Dry erase board and dry erase pens*

Envelopes (legal size)

External hard drive

Highlighters

Notebook (multi-subject)

Pens/pencils/erasers

Post-it notes 

Postage stamps 

Printer*

Printer ink and paper

Scissors

Stapler and staples

Tape

Thank you or blank note cards

Thumb drive

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BEDDING/TOWELS

Back rest for bed

Bed lifts*

Comforter

Decorative pillows

Mattress pad

Mattress protector

Pillow protectors

Pillows

Sheets (2 sets) – check if bed is X-long

Stuffed animals/comfort item

Throw blanket

Towels (2 sets)

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LAUNDRY

Dryer sheets

Folding clothes drying rack

Instructions for doing laundry

Iron

Ironing board (folding)

Laundry basket/bag

Laundry detergent/bleach

Spray Starch

Stain remover

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KITCHEN

Bottle/can opener

Chip clips

Microwave*

Microwaveable plates/bowls/mugs

Mini fridge*

Reusable straws

Reusable water bottle

Rolling cart for snacks

Small sharp knife

Thin cutting board

Utensils

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GROCERIES

Breakfast bars, oatmeal, easy options before early AM class

Chicken soup

Favorite condiments like hot sauce, salt & pepper

Honey for tea

Other favorite food/drinks

Saltine crackers for upset stomach

Snacks like popcorn, pretzels, trail mix or nuts

Tea bags (caffeine-free) for when they are sick with a sore throat

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CLEANING SUPPLIES

Air fresheners/odor eliminators

Bottle brush cleaner to clean reusable water bottle

Broom/dustpan

Cleaning cloth

Dish soap

Lysol spray

Lysol wipes

Paper towels

Sponges

Swiffer/pads/liquid

Trash bags for small cans

 

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OTHER STUFF

Area rug

Basic tool kit

Batteries

Bedside caddy (to hold laptop, etc. if you sleep up high)

Desk/clip-on fan

Desk/clip-on lamp* and light bulbs

Door stopper*

Extension cord with multiple plugs and surge protector*

Extra-long phone charging cord

Flashlight and batteries

Foot stool with storage

IKEA shopping bags for moving things in/out

Long mirror*

Personal safe for passport, good jewelry, small high value items

Plastic milk crates for storing stuff like laundry soap on top of wardrobe

Portable cell phone power bank/cord

Shelves (freestanding) for top of desk*

Shower caddy that will dry easily 

Shower curtain/liner*

Shower shoes

Space-savings hangers

Sports equipment

Tape measurer

Tension rod and window curtain*

Three-drawer plastic storage units or other under-bed storage*

Trash can and recycling bin*

Umbrella

Wall art/tapestries/photos of friends and family

Wall-safe adhesive like 3M hooks or putty*

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*Check your college’s website for what items are provided in the room, suggested items to bring and those that are forbidden. Also: coordinate with your student’s roommate to see what they’re bringing to avoid duplicates.

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