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It’s that time again! Shopping for college is an entire ball game. It’s easy to bring too many items that you aren’t going to use or easily forget an important item. Be sure to collaborate with your roommate(s) if the room is small on who will bring a fridge and mat. If the room is bigger or if you have a common (living) room, then collaborate to figure out who will bring a TV, fridge, microwave, or how many coffee machines/tea kettles are needed.

Below is everything for my dorm:

Room:

Twin XL bed sheet set and comforter (2 sets when washing)

Mattress pad

Pillow- sleeping and decor

Mat

Wheel cart

Mirror

Trash can and garbage bags

Bedroom slippers

Trunks

Lights

Bathroom:

Shower slippers

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Toiletries

Bath robe

Shower caddy

Bath, face, and hand towels ( 2 sets for when the other needs washing)

Shower wrap

Face cleanser and moisturizer

Hair products

Curling iron, Blow dryer, flat iron

Desk:

Pencils and pens

Hole puncher

Binder

Notebooks

Tape

White-out

Sharpie

Planner

Highlighters

Staples

Index cards

Paper clips

Decor

Sticky notes

Washi tape

Pen holder

Lamp

Books

Extension cords and chargers

Scissors

Markers

Desk organizer

Stamps and letters

Expo marker schedule

Cork board and push pins

Personal:

Toiletries

Deodorant

Lotion

Makeup

Nail polish and remover

Clothes:

Dresses

Jeans

Shorts

T-Shirts

Rain jacket

Blouses

Sweaters and jackets

Jumpsuits

Overalls

Pajamas

Swimsuits

Purses and bags

Shoes:

Sneakers

Socks

Slip-on shoes

Sandals

Heels

Closet:

Iron and mini board

Laundry basket and bag

Detergent

Storage bins

Lint remover

Hang in the closet organizers

Collapsable container/boxes

Appliances:

Fridge

Microwave

Panini press

Mini cooker

Food:

Paper plates

Plastic utensils

Roll of napkins

Tea cups and cups

Tea

Granola bars

Reusable cups

Protein shake and shaker

Bulk snacks

Soap and sponge

Other:

Medicine

First aid kit

Mini sewing kit

Cases of water

Photos and decor for wall

Decor light bulb

Command hooks

Painters Tape

Double sided tape

Umbrella

Disinfectant wipes and sanitizer

Backpack

Bike and lock