Stuff

If traveling a distance, consider purchasing some of these supplies when arriving. If you can communicate with your roommate prior to arrival, it may not be necessary to duplicate all of the appliances. There may also be microwaves, refrigerators and televisions available for communal use in the dorm. Keep in mind these are merely suggestions.

Clothes: Consider the seasons and little storage space

Personal Care Products:

• Hair Care:
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioners
  • Hair Gel
  • Hair spray
  • Hair dryer
  • Curling iron or brush
  • Electric curlers
  • Combs and brushes
• Showering:
  • Soap
  • Acne washes
• Dental Care:
  • Tooth paste
  • Mouth wash
  • Floss
• Skin Care:
  • Acne lotions/creams
  • Moisturizers
  • Sunscreens
  • Make-up
  • Deodorant
  • Shaver(s), and shaving gels, creams, pre/after shave
  • Cotton Balls
• Other:
  • Facial tissue (consider small packs for backpack)
  • Tampons, mini pads, panty liners
  • Cleaning Products:
  • Laundry supplies (see the Art of Doing Laundry)
  • Dish soap
  • All purpose spray cleaner
• Appliances:
  • Iron
  • lock radio or alarm clock
  • Telephone (if needed)
  • Answering machine
  • Stereo
  • Television
  • Refrigerator or check on rental fees
  • Microwave or check on rental fees
  • Hot Pot for boiling water (good inexpensive option instead of microwave)
• Food:
  • Instant soups, noodle cups, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, hot cider, popcorn
• Utensils:
  • Can opener, Ceramic mug, plastic spoons, forks, knives, paper plates
  • Thermal paper cups, paper towels or napkins
• Linens:
  • Towels (2 sets with bath, hand and wash cloth)
  • Sheets, pillow cases (check size i.e. extra long twin)
  • Blankets (2)
  • Bedspread (talk to roommate if considering matching)
  • Pillow
  • Storage Supplies: (The Dorm Closet)
• Medications:
  • Prescriptive Medications
  • Over the counter medications (Link: The College Student’s Medicine Cabinet)
• School and Office Supplies:
  • Sturdy back pack
  • Loose leaf college rule paper
  • Pens and pencils
  • Scotch tape
  • Stapler
  • Staple remover
  • Correction fluid
  • Scissors
  • Three Hole punch
  • Ruler
  • Binders, notebooks (best purchased after class starts)
  • Calculator (depends on math class)
  • Calendar or electronic organizer
• Recreational Equipment:
  • Bike
  • Tennis racket
  • Golf clubs
  • Skis, snow board
  • Basket, soccer or volley balls
  • Other sports stuff