Me being me, I started making my college list WAY before I needed to (thanks anxiety). When making this list, I did a lot of google searching to find one that included EVERYTHING. Nothing seemed to satisfy me (no surprise), so I made my own. I decided to share this with you guys so others could feel that one list will have everything they will ever need. Here it is:
Bedding:
- Sheets
- Comforter
- Pillowcase
- Pillow(s)
- Mattress Pad
- Throw blanket
- Rugs
- Other blankets (I’m a cold person)
Decoration / accessories
- Adhesive Hooks
- Dry erase board calendar
- Dry erase markers
- Wall art (tapestry, lights, etc)
- Closet organizer
- Over-the-door storage
- Hangers
- Fan
- Mirror
- Jewelry organizer
- Trash can
- Plastic drawers
- Clothespins
- Plug-ins (if your school allows)
- Lamp (desk, bed)
Laundry
- Detergent (or tide pods)
- Dryer sheets
- Drying rack
- Garment bag
- Lint roller
- Stain remover pen
- Steamer
Food
- Peanut butter
- Granola bars
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Oatmeal
- Coffee
- Popcorn
- Water
- Yogurt*
- Cheese*
- Milk*
- Fruit*
- Ice pack*
- Bread
- Cereal
- Fruit snacks
- Pretzels
- Belvita
- Plastic bags (gallon, snack, sandwich)
- Salt (for food or if you have a new piercing)
* items are for if you have a fridge / freezer
School supplies
- Backpack
- Page markers
- Tote bag (for taking home clothes)
- Binders
- Folders
- Notebooks
- Paper clips
- Calculator
- Calendar / Planner
- Lamp
- Desk organizer
- Laptop
- Notes paper
- File folder
- Sticky notes
- Highlighters
- Pens
- Pencils
- Laptop desk
- Pencil case
- Sharpies
- White out
- Lunch box (if you ever need to pack a lunch)
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Multi-use labels
- Staples
- Tape
- Textbooks
- Hole punch
- Phone
- Chargers
- Power strip
- Extension cord (if your school allows it)
- Flash drive
- Headphones
- TV
- Notecards
- Rubber bands
- Erasers
- Extra led (if you have mechanical pencils)
- Pencil sharpener (if you have regular pencils)
- Batteries
- Loose leaf
- Reading books (for fun, because reading is fun :))
Kitchen
- Mini fridge
- Keriug
- Water bottles
- Foil
- Plastic wrap (good for leftover pizza)
- Mugs
- Utensils
- Dishware
- Chip Clip
- Food storage containers
- Plastic bags / garbage bags
- Dishsoap
- Disinfecting wipes
- Fridge shelf
- Paper towel / napkins
- Washcloth and towel for washing dishes
- Water filter
Bathroom (you may not need some of these depending if you have your own bathroom or not)
- Shower organizer / caddy
- Shower shoes
- Washcloths
- Towel wrap
- Towels
- Hand towels
- Robe
- Body wash
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Lotion
- Face cleanser
- Makeup
- Face lotion
- Acne cream
- Razors
- Deodorant
- Sunscreen
- Chapstick
- Makeup remover
- Straightener
- Mouthwash
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Heat protectant
- Hand mirror
- Toothbrush holder
- Tweezers
- Comb
- Bobby pins
- Blow dryer
- Hair ties
- Sunglasses
- Glasses
- Cotton balls
- Nail polish
- Kleenex
- Makeup brushes
- Nail clippers
- Feminine products
- Shower curtain
- Hand soap
- Rug
- Q-tips
- Flushable wipes
- Cleaning supplies (clorox, swiffer)
- Toilet paper
- Febreze
- Dry shampoo
Clothes
- Bras
- Underwear
- Sports bras
- Pajamas
- Dress / nice outfit
- Going out clothes
- Long sleeves
- T-shirts
- tank tops
- Jeans
- Leggings
- Shorts
- Professional outfit
- Belt
- Tights (?)
- Sweaters
- Sweatpants
- Jacket (s)
- Rain coat
- Winter coat
- Gloves
- Workout clothes
- Tennis shoes
- Boots
- Casual shoes
- Flip flops/birks
- A pair of heels
- Socks
- Swimsuit
- Hat
- Scarf
- Watch
- Wristlet
- Purse
- Gym bag
- Jewelry
Medical
- Allergy medicine
- Aloe
- First aid kit
- Prescriptions
- Ibuprofen
- Benadryl
- Cold medicine
- Cough drops
- Insect repellant
- Supplements
- Retainer
- Digital thermometer
Misc
- Bike
- Bike lock
- Helmet
- Books
- Cards / board games
- Flashlight
- Umbrella
- Camera
- Yoga mat
- Screwdriver / pliers
- Portable charger
- Laptop accessories (extra plugs)
- Step stool
- Safety pins
- Lanyard (for ID)
- Noise machine
- Echo dot
- Gaming system (xbox, etc)
Furniture
- Futon
- Coffee table
- Microwave