college packing list
from august of last year to this past friday, i lived in two different dorms and i’ll be moving into my first apartment ten days from now. i know moving can be really stressful, especially if you aren’t sure what to bring!! here’s what i would pack if i had to do it over again, i’ll add extras for comfort at the bottom!
bedding:
mattress topper
fitted sheet
flat sheet
blanket
comforter/duvet
sleeping pillow
bathroom:
shower caddy
shower shoes
shampoo
conditioner
soap
toothbrush/toothpaste
skincare products
makeup (if you wear it)
makeup mirror
haircare products
hairdryer (if you use it)
razors (if you shave)
q-tips
towels
robe (if you like)
toilet paper (if you like)
school supplies:
laptop/tablet
charger
phone charger
surge protector
extension cord (if you need it)
pens/pencils (not all professors allow laptops in their classes)
binders/folders
post it notes
planner
room essentials:
laundry hamper/cart
laundry soap/dryer sheets
ottoman storage cube
foldable storage cubes
HANGERS
trash can/trash bags
mini-fridge
coffeemaker
desk lamp
a couple mugs
a measuring cup
extras:
extra pillows/blankets
area rug
shoe rack
pictures of friends/family
calendar
dry erase board
wrapping paper (one of my rooms had a built-in bulletin board so my mom and i covered it with wrapping paper)
pushpins
tv
printer (depends on the person, but i’m glad i bought mine!)
printer paper/ink
paper plates/napkins
plastic silverware/cups
ID holder
card games/game consoles
camera
art/pictures/posters for your walls
string lights
an extra chair (if you want)
seat cover (for your desk chair)
COMMAND STRIPS (be careful with removing them!!)
feel free to add on to this!
















