Moving into a new college dorm room can be really exciting, but daunting at the same time because there are so many things you need to bring. This is going to be your new living space. The summer before I moved in, I made a master list of all the things I would be needing. I used it as a check-list. Here is the list I compiled. Obviously some things are catered to girls, since I myself am a female. Otherwise, hopefully the list will prove to be useful and items can always be easily added or deleted to be personalized!

Bedroom

  • Calendar
  • Clip-on lamp (if bunk bed)
  • Comforter/blanket, sheets
  • Desk Lamp
  • Dry-Erase/marker
  • Fan
  • First-Aid (bandages, Neosporin)
  • Flashlight
  • Hamper or Laundry Bag
  • Handi-Tak (for posters)
  • Hand or pocket mirror
  • Hangers
  • Mattress pad
  • Pillows/pillow cases
  • Power strip
  • Trashcan/bags
  • Twin Extra-long mattress sheets

Electronics & etc

  • Alarm clock
  • Camera
  • Cellphone & Charger
  • Earphones
  • iPod (& USB cord)
  • Lap desk
  • Laptop
  • Lock
  • Mouse / pad
  • Printer
  • USB flash drive

School supplies

  • Accordion file folder
  • Binders / folders
  • Blank printer paper
  • Calculator
  • Envelopes/stamps
  • Erasers
  • General Catalogue
  • ID & ID holder
  • Lead
  • Notebook paper
  • Pens & Pencils
  • Purse, tote bag, laptop bag, backpack
  • Scissors
  • Sharpener
  • Sharpie
  • Spiral notebooks or Steno notebooks
  • Wallet (& $$$!)

Clothing

  • Flip flops (shower shoes)
  • Gym clothes
  • Hat
  • Jackets
  • Pajamas & loungewear
  • Pants
  • Professional outfit
  • Shirts
  • Shoes
  • Skirts & shorts
  • Slippers
  • Socks
  • Sunglasses
  • Underwear

Bathroom/Hygiene

  • Bathrobe
  • Blow dryer
  • Bobby pins
  • Body lotion
  • Brush/comb
  • Clips (hair)
  • Conditioner/hair product
  • Deodorant
  • Exfoliant/scrub
  • Eyedrops
  • Face lotion
  • Floss
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hand soap
  • Itch cream
  • Loofah/shower poof
  • Nail clipper
  • Scrunchies/hair ties
  • Shampoo
  • Shower Caddy
  • Shower cap
  • Shower gel
  • Sun screen
  • Tissues
  • Toothbrush case
  • Toothbrushes (charger for electric toothbrush)
  • Towels (face/body towels)
  • Tweezers

Kitchen/Cleaning/Food/etc.

  • Candy
  • Cereal
  • Detergent & Fabric softener
  • Dish soap & Sponge
  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Granola Bars
  • Gum
  • Hot Chocolate and tea bags
  • Mac & Cheese
  • Medicine
  • Mug
  • Paper towels & Napkins
  • Plastic Utensils (cups, plates, utensils)
  • Quarters
  • Thermal mug
  • Umbrella
  • Vitamins
  • Water Filter & Water bottles
  • Ziplock bags