Moving away to college?
- agraham202120
- Jan 3, 2021
- 1 min read
This is a list of all the items you would need for a dorm and a few tips I've learned when it comes to living in the dorms. If you are living in an apartment on campus, you'll need more items than this.
BED:
-sheet set
-pillow cases(2)
-comforter
-throw blanket/throw pillows(optional)
-mattress pad
BATH:
-bath towels(2)
-wash cloth
-shower cady/shower bag
-shampoo
-conditioner
-body wash
-body lotion
-perfume
-toothbrush
-toothpaste
-face cleanser
-head wrap(optional)
-bar of soap
-shower shoes(flip flops)
-shaving cream
-shaving razor
-tampons/pads
-hair blow dryer
-hair straightener
-hair curler
-hair gel
CLOTHING:
-laundry basket
-tops(7 minimum)
-bottoms(7 minimum)
-bras/underwear/boxers
-socks
-fashion tops/dresses for going out(optional)
-coats/cardigans/hoodies
-hats/sunglasses(depending on the weather)
-clothing hangers
-tide stick/stain remover
-laundry detergent
-dryer sheets
DESK:
-pens
-pencils
-sticky notes
-pen holder
-desk lamp
-notebooks
-folders
-planner
-whiteboard
STORAGE:
-storage bins
-rolling cart
-plastic storage bins
-bedside end table
CLEANING:
-lysol wipes
-disposable face masks
-broom
-air freshener
-vacuum(optional)
-mini trash can
-trash bags
-paper towels
-tissues
-hand sanitizer
EXTRA:
-fan
-snacks
-backpacks/purses
-extension cords or power strip
-sticky tack
-push pins
-pictures
-tapestries
-posters
-mini fridge
-tv
-led lights/fairy lights/christmas lights
-holiday decorations
-bottled water
-water bottle
-carpet
-laptop
-laptop charger
-phone
-phone charger
-jewelry
-wall decal
Tips:
No pets allowed unless they are an emotional support animal
There are R.As that check your room while you are on break
Go around your floor and try to make friends
If you bring a car to campus, you have to pay parking
The bus to class is always running! Even on the weekends
Full meal plan is worth it even if it is expensive
Work on campus!
Join clubs-especially in your major!
Take advantage of office ours with your professors
Take responsibility when smoking or drinking in the dorms
What my dorm room looked like...(fall 2019/spring 2020)
If you have any more questions. feel free to contact me through my other social media platforms or email me!




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