Fall 2018 Complete College Checklist
College starts later this month, and I decided to edit this compiled list of everything you should consider bringing to college. Feel free to print this out and use it for your college shopping trip! (I was actually in Bed Bath and Beyond yesterday and saw something eerily similar next to their college section.)
Reblog this to help others who are struggling with their college moving/checklist!
Bed:
Bed sheets (try to get 2 sets)
Blankets
Body Pillow
Comforter
Mattress Foam Topper
Mattress Pad
Mattress Protector
Pillowcases
Pillows (2-3)
Shams
Bathroom:
Cup for toothbrush
Paper towels
Shower curtain
Shower curtain hooks
Shower curtain liner
Shower organizer (or shower caddy)
Trashcan
Toilet Paper
Towels
Towel rack (over the door)
Washcloths
Wet wipes
Room:
Command Hooks
Curtains
Desk lamp
Microwave* (optional)
Mini-fridge* (optional)
Rug
Surge protector
Toaster* (optional)
Trash can
Medical:
Advil/Midol/Aleve/Tylenol
Allergy medication
Band aids
Cough drops/syrup
Cotton balls/rounds
Hydrogen Peroxide
Neosporin or other ointment
Pepto bismol
Rubbing alcohol
Laundry:
Delicates bag
Dryer Sheets
Hangers (thin hangers)
Laundry hamper
Tide Pods/Laundry Detergent
Toiletries/Personal:
Brush/Comb
Conditioner
Deodorant
Eyeliner
Floss
Foundation
Lotion
Makeup organizer
Mouthwash
Pads/tampons (for the ladies)
Razors
Shampoo
Shaving Cream
Sunscreen
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Tweezers
Q-Tips
Clothing:
Bras
Cardigans
Dresses (for a banquet, soriority rush, and going out)
Jackets
Jeans
Leggings or yoga pants
Pajamas (are a MUST)
Panties
Pants (dress pants)
PurseÂ
Robe (a MUST)
Shirts (20-25)
Shoes (1-5)
Shorts
Slippers
Socks (24 pairs)
Sweaters
Workout clothesÂ
School Supplies:
Backpack
Binder
Crayons
Cup for pencils
Erasers
Folders
Folder/Letter Holder
Glue
Highlighters
Index cards
Index card holder
Markers
Mechanical pencils
Notebooks (8-10, depending on class load)
[College ruled] paper
Pens
Post-it Notes
Post-it Note Holder
Ruler
Scissors
Staples & Stapler
Tape & tape dispenser
Cleaning Supplies:
Air Freshener
Broom & dustpan
Clorox Wipes
Gloves
Mop & bucket
Swiffer Sweeper* (optional)
Tiny Trash Bags (or grocery store bags)
Toilet Bowl Brush
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Other:
Alarm Clock
Car charger
Computer mouse
Flash Drive/USB/External hard drive
Headphones
Laptop
Laptop Charger
Phone
Phone Charger
Tablet
Extra items:
Keurig
Plates
Bowls
Silver/plastic ware (Forks, Spoons, Knives)
Items marked with (*) are optional and may have rules surrounding them, minifridge, toaster, and microwave policies should be cleared with university housing before deciding to purchase or bring your own. Some universities require them to be under a certain size. Other universities allow only a microwave and a minifridge that are connected (from a rental company) if you want both.Â
If you are going to have a roommate, divide some of the cleaning supplies and bathroom items amongst each other (to avoid having multiple shower curtains/towel racks/mops etcâŠ
Please link others to this checklist to help others out!
























