Dorm Essentials

This is a list of things you’ll be glad you didn’t leave home without

by Published: Aug 25, 2010

Every col­lege stu­dent usu­ally wor­ries over what to bring to cam­pus, and the fol­low­ing is a list of every­thing you would essen­tially need to make your dorm room the best it can be. n

The most basic things you need to bring:
Clothes
Toiletries (Toothpaste, sham­poo, soap, etc.)
Sheets
Comforter
Towels
Alarm Clock
School Supplies (Pens, pen­cils, paper, flash drive, etc.)
Laundry Basket
Money

Things that mom would want you to have:

Medication (Headache, stom­achache, or any other type of ache cur­ing med­i­cine)
Important Documents (Social secu­rity card, birth cer­tifi­cate, etc.)
Cleaning sup­plies
Dish Soap
Hand Soap
First Aid Kit
Laundry Detergent
Dish Scrubber
Paper Towels

With these electronics/appliances you also find it help­ful to bring:
Movies
Ethernet Cord
Cable Cord
Power Strips
Extension Cords

Electronics /appliances that would be nice to have and help make your expe­ri­ence more con­ve­nient:
Laptop
Printer
Mini Fridge
Microwave
TV
DVD Player
Video Game Counsel

Things to make you more com­fort­able and are nice to have:

Mattress Pad
Comfy Chair
Fan
Extra Pillows
Desk Lamp
Snacks and Food
Dishes and Utensils (Don’t for­get a can opener!)
Hangers

For dec­o­rat­ing and cre­at­ing a homey feel:
Adhesive Hooks
Pictures
Dry Erase Message Board
Door Hooks
Posters
Rug
Mirror
Bed Side Table
Books
Curtains