The summer before freshman year of college: characterized by stress, excitement, stress, fear and more stress when you don’t have all the dorm room essentials by August. You’ll have grad parties to attend and if you don’t already know your roommate, you’ll soon find out late July. If you’re like me, everything you have to do may make you want to disappear into a black hole.
However, here at ‘Perhaps, Maybe Not’, we are a calm and stress-less bunch. We will get through this wild time together. To take some of the stress and weight off your shoulders, I have created the ultimate dorm room essentials checklist featuring everything you’ll need while you’re away at college. You’ll feel right at home at your home away from home.
Also, before you buy or pack anything, check your school to see if they have any restrictions. For me, extension cords aren’t allowed which is why power strips are a must.
At the bottom, you can find your FREEBIE which is a checklist with all these items on it! Another added plus to check out are the 200+ discounts you get being a college student.
Bed
Desk Essentials
- Fan
- Lap Desk
- Pen/Pencil Cup
- Printer
- Ink Cartridges
- Calendar
- Sticky Notes
- Calculator
- Stapler + Staples
- Tape
- Flash Drive
- Index Cards
- Rubber Bands
- Desk Lamp
- Vanity Mirror
- Pens + Pencils + Highlighters
- Notebooks + Folders
- Printer Paper
- Desk Organizer
- Dry Erase Board
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Paper Clips
- Seat Cushion
- Envelopes + Stamps
Wall Decor
- Adhesive Hooks
- Pictures
- Tapestry
- Clothespins
- String Lights
- Posters
- Removable Wallpaper
- Adhesive Strips
Storage
The “Kitchen”
- Mini Fridge
- Snack Cart
- Napkins
- Plate + Bowl
- Kettle
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Snack Ziplock Bags
- Microwavable Bowl
- Microwave
- Reusable Utensils
- Paper Towels
- Keurig
- Travel Mug
- Tupperware
- Lunch Box/Bag
Toiletries
- Shower Caddy
- Towels (2-3)
- Hair Towels (2)
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Pads/Tampons
- Dryer/Straightener/Curler
- Shampoo + Conditioner
- Hair Elastics
- Makeup
- Skin Care Items
- Waste Bin
- Tissues
- Nail Polish
- Cotton Balls
- Lotion/Moisturizer
- Shower Flip Flops
- Washcloths (3)
- Toothbrush
- Mouthwash
- Retainer
- Hairbrush
- Body Soap
- Dry Shampoo
- Bobby Pins
- Makeup Remover Wipes
- Deodorant
- Robe
- Nail Clippers
- Nail Polish Remover
- Razor
First Aid + Medications
- Bandaids
- Tweezers
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Vaseline
- Decongestant
- Eye Drops
- Aleve/Advil
- Cough Drops
- Sunscreen
- Cotton Swabs
- Thermometer
- First Aid Kit
- Cold Medicine
- Hot + Cold Packs
- Aloe Lotion
- Vitamins
- Allergy Medicine
Laundry Supplies
- Hamper
- Fabric Softener
- Fabric Refresher
- Lint Roller
- Steamer
- Detergent
- Downy Unstoppables
- Drying Rack
- Intimates Bag
Cleaning Supplies
Electronic Stuff
- Power Strips
- HDMI Cord
- Chargers
- TV Cable Cord
- Batteries
- Speaker
- Surge Protector
- Extension Cord
- TV
- Laptop
- Earphones
Other Stuff
- Area Rug
- Decorative Rug
- Backpack
- Step Stool
- Curtains
- Phone Card Holder
- Slippers
- Rain Coat
- Wristlet
- Deck of Card + Board Games
- Hanging Mirror
- Planner
- Weekend Bag
- Tension Rod
- Flashlight
- Lanyard
- Rain Boots
- Umbrella
- Wallet
- Earplugs