A jampacked list of things for the dorm room? Check.
Move- in day tool kit
3M interlocking fasteners with adhesive ( for attaching things to walls)
Museum putty to help hold items in place ( mirrors, power strips)
Zip ties for bundling cords and cables Box cutter and scissors Tape measure Rubber mallet to use for lofting the bed Duct tape Small tool kit
Cleaning supplies
Laundry detergent Hamper or laundry bag Drying rack Over- the- door towel rack Iron and/ or steamer Travel- sized ironing board Wastebasket Cleaning cloth Handheld vacuum Stick vacuum Step stool Disposable gloves Small bucket Broom and dustpan Paper towels Glass cleaner Toilet brush and toilet bowl cleaner Antibacterial wipes Trash bags Gallon- size plastic bags Multipurpose cleaner Clothespins, food clips, binder clips, for closing bags of food Sponges Dish soap Dish brush Plunger
Electronics and audio
Surge protector with USB hub
Extension cord ( if allowed) USB wall adapters Laptop lock Laptop accessories Ear buds and/ or headphones Bluetooth speakers Portable charger Cellphone charging cable Tablet charging cable Alarm clock Coaxial cable HDMI cable Extra- long ethernet cable TV Gaming systems and games
Laptop, computer or tablet External hard drive Docking station with speakers
Power strips with surge protectors ( 2)
Batteries
Bedding
Extra- long twin comforter Pillows and pillow protectors
Extra- long twin mattress pad
Extra- long twin foam mattress topper or featherbed Extra- long twin sheets Bed skirt Duvet cover with duvet clips Body pillow and cover Extra blanket or throw Backrest Sleep mask Attaching bed shelf Mattress protector
Bed bug protection kit
Desktop
Desk lamp Clip lamp Light bulbs ( CFL only in California) Desk organizer Calendar Lap desk Book light Stapler Pencil sharpener Stacking letter tray Magazine holder Desk chair
Storage and organization
Hooks or hook racks ( professional organizer Geralin Thomas recommends 3M Command Hooks in all sizes)
Dry- erase peel- and- stick wall sheet Shoe storage Closet rod Clip rings Under- bed storage Stacking drawers Bed lifts or risers Storage cart Storage tote Drawer organizer Bedside shelf or caddy Shelving Storage trunk Over- the- door full- length mirror ( use museum putty to secure it to door so it doesn’t swing) Magnifying mirror Lockbox or personal safe
The closet
Space- saving “low profile” hangers
Hangers with clips for shorts, slacks, skirts Closet organizers Double closet rod Garment storage Shoe racks Accessory organizer Shelf dividers
Bath and shower
Towels and washcloths Shower tote or caddy Shower shoes or flip- flops Toothbrush and soap cases Mesh sponge Bath rug Scale Slippers Toiletries
Kitchen and dining
Plates and bowls Cups and mugs Eating utensils Water bottle Travel mug Food storage Can and bottle opener Bag clips Coffeemaker ( if permitted)
Microwave, 750 watts or less ( if permitted)
Electric kettle or hot pot ( if permitted)
Toaster oven ( if permitted) Personal blender Pot holder Mini fridge, 4.5 cubic feet or less ( if permitted)
Room decor
Decorative pillows Pouf Poster frames Tapestries Canvas art Floor lamp Ottoman with storage Picture frames Room fragrance or odor eliminator String lights ( if permitted) Wall art Window curtains Futon Futon cover Peel- and- stick wallpaper Peel- and- stick wall decals
Personal style
Lanyard for keys and student ID Dental care Hairbrush and comb Hair dryer and tools Hair care caddy Nail care kit Razor and shaving kit Shower caddy Shower shoes Towel wrap or bathrobe Duffel or weekend bag
Also
Sunscreen, bug spray First- aid kit Umbrella Door stop Fan Flashlight Sewing kit Earplugs
Finally
Find out if the school offers insurance coverage for belongings or if your homeowner’s insurance extends to dorm possessions. Determine the closest pharmacy and transfer any prescriptions for refills.