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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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