College Dorm Room Needs Checklist

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Here is a checklist of college dorm room needs for your first-time college student. You can print this list out by using the ‘print this page’ option on the right.

Small appliances:

• Alarm clock
• Fan
• Desk lamp
• Floor lamp
• Phone, cell phone or phone card
• Stereo or radio
• Television(optional)
• Refrigerator; can purchase or rent there
• Hand vacuum
• Coffee pot if allowed(optional)
• Hot pot; you don’t need if allowed a microwave
• Microwave if allowed(optional)

School Supplies:

• Pens
• Pencils
• Pencil sharpener
• Paper – lined, plain or graph
• Notebooks
• Sticky notes
• Highlighters
• Scissors
• Calendar
• Backpack
• Calculator
• Computer supplies; printer, surge protector, ink, disks, etc.

Personal care items:

• Soap
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Feminine napkins
• Tampons
• Shower shoes
• Lotion
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Toothbrush holder
• Makeup
• Deodorant
• Contact lens solution
• Hairspray/gel etc.
• Razors
• Shaving Cream
• Cosmetics

Linens:

• Extra long twin sheets; 2 sets
• Extra long twin mattress pad
• Bath towels; 2
• Hand towels; 2
• Wash cloths; 2
• Pillow
• Pillow cases; 2
• Blankets; 2

For the laundry:

• Laundry hamper – collapsible or a bag
• Laundry basket
• Laundry detergent
• Laundry dyer sheets
• Change

Medications and personal needs:

• Glasses
• Contacts and solution
• Headache pills
• Cold and flu medicine
• First aid kit; band aids, alcohol swabs, q-tips, ace bandage, etc.

Other needs:

• Hangers; multi pants and skirt hangers work well in a dorm closet
• Extension cords
• Removable poster adhesive
• Under the bed storage container
• Trash can and bags; small
• Milk crates or other storage type containers
• Throw rugs(optional)
• Dishes; bowl, plate, utensils, mug
• Can opener
• Cutting knife and board
• Dish soap and sponge
• Glass cleaner
• All purpose cleaner
• Paper towels
• Deodorizing spray

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