The Ultimate College List

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These are the essential items to ensure that your child is packed for moving to a university dorm in the US. 

After handling everything to do with Visas the next step forward is buying dorm supplies. I have divided everything a student would need to successfully move in with links to suggested websites. One tip that all parents should keep in mind is to buy all the supplies in the US and not bring anything from their country of residence. 

This is a more detailed list:

Organization and Storage

• Bedside Lamp
• Alarm clock/clock radio
• Mini trash can
• Storage bins
• Under-the-bed storage trays
• Desk lamp
• Mini toolkit

College Linens and Laundry Supplies

• Sheets and pillowcase (2 sets. Check with college for size needed - some college twin beds are extra long.)
• Towels (3 each of bath, hand, and face)
• Pillow (2)
• Mattress Pad (check with the college for size needed)
• Comforter/Bedspread
• Clothes Hangers 
• Laundry bag/basket 
• Laundry detergent, fabric softener, and stain remover
• Lint brush/roller

Electronics and technology 

• Surge protector
• Extension cord
• Adapters (2-3)
• Charging chords
• Fan
• Microwave
• Fridge
• Vacuum Cleaner

Toiletries, Beauty, and Hygiene

• Antacid
• Aspirin or other pain relievers
• Vitamins
• Antidiarrheal medicine
• Adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment
• Cough drops
• Shower caddy
• Shower shoes (flip-flops)
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Hairstyling products
• Bath and face soap
• Travel soap container(s)
• Toothpaste and toothbrush
• Dental floss
• Comb/brush
• Tweezers
• Nail clippers
• Hair dryer/straightener/curling iron
• Razor and shaving cream
• Lotion and/or facial moisturizer
• Cotton swabs
• Feminine hygiene products
• Contact lens supplies

Clothing

• Underwear
• Socks
• Pants/jeans/leggings
• T-shirts/blouses
• Sweats
• Pajamas
• Slippers and/or flip-flops
• Sweaters
• Light/heavy jackets
• Gloves/scarf/hat (and other foul-weather gear as needed)
• 1 pair of boots
• 2 pairs of sneakers or comfortable/walking shoes
• 1 set of business-casual clothes
• 1 pair of dress shoes
• 1 swimsuit
• Bathrobe
• Eye mask for sleeping

Household and Kitchen Items

• Paper towels
• Trash bags
• Lightbulbs
• All-purpose cleaner
• Plastic storage bags
• Food-storage containers
• Dish soap
• Wet wipes
• Tissues
• Bowl, plate, and cup
• Coffee mug
• Water bottle
• Silverware
• Can/bottle opener

Miscellaneous

• Umbrella
• Backpack
• Sports equipment
• Backup pair of eyeglasses

For links to these items click here. 

Written By: Twarita Verma