Web research findings regarding items to take to the college dorm.
Mainly from Collegeboard.com (http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/apply/college-applications/21381.html)
Kitchen Needs
| Plastic bowl and cup | Coffee cup, Drinking glasses | Fork, knife, spoon |
| Can/bottle opener | Plastic containers | Chip clips |
Room Needs/Storage
| Under-the-bed storage trays | Adhesive hooks, tacky adhesive, and mounting tape | Bulletin board and push pins |
| Wastepaper basket | Stacking baskets | Fan |
Electronics
| Computer and printer (printer could be shared) | Ethernet cable | Headphones |
| Surge protector | Extension cords | 3-2 prong adapters |
Linens/Laundry Supplies
| Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets) | Towels (3 each of bath, hand, and face) | Mattress pad (or bed topper) and mattress cover |
| Pillows (2) | (Throw) Blankets (2) | Lots of hangers |
| Laundry bag/basket | Laundry marking pen | Laundry stain remover |
Toiletries/Misc
| Cough Drops | Claritin/Benadryl | Tynenol/Advil | Neosporin | Band-Aid |
| Pepto-Bismol & Imodium | Shampoo and conditioner | Toothpaste and toothbrush | Comb/brush | Nail clippers |
Stationery
| stapler and staples | Printer paper | Pens and pencils | Ruler |
| Notebooks | Pocket folders | 3 x 5 cards | Post-it® notes |
| Paper clips | Rubber bands | Scissors | Highlighters |
| Labels of various sizes | Pencil Sharpner | Stackable desk trays (at least 4) | Pen Holder |
| Binder clips | Glue Stick | Calendar | Bulletin Board & pins |
| Dry-Erase markers | 3 hole punch |
Purchase on arrival/regularly
| Paper towels | Trash Bags | Ziploc bags | Tissues |
| Laundry Detergent (tablets) | Fabric Softener (sheets) | Wet Wipes |
Clothing guidelines
| 21 pairs of underwear | 21 pairs of socks | 7 pairs of pants/jeans | Slippers and/or flip-flops | Light/heavy jackets |
| Pajamas | 2 sweaters | Sneakers | 14 shirts/T shirts | 2 sets of sweats |
Shared Items
| Microwave | Small refrigerator | Area rug |
Optional Items (from various websites)
| laptop lock | Glade Plug-in | First Aid Kit | Small toiletries carry case | Chair cushion |
| Swiss knife | Duct tape | Mirror (if absent) | heavy curtain with tension rod | Board Games |
| Cereals | Coffee machine | Cotton Balls | Deodorant | Febreze |
| Folding chairs | Rival® Electric Hot Pot | Bath Sponge | Lysol | Mint/Gum |
| Mouthwash | Kool Aid | Umbrella | Shower Shoes | 2 pin-3 pin adapter |
| Bathroom cleaning supplies | Vitamins | Closet shoe organizer ( for your toiletries) | Flashlight | Dustbuster |
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You’ve compiled a very complete list but everyone seems to forget about personal safety and security while living in a dorm room. If you read up on college crime reports you might be surprised to learn how important it really is.