COLLEGE LIFE
WHAT TO PACK
Your plans are made. You are on your way to college. Just make sure you have everything you need when you get there.
We've included this list to help you get started. This is probably more than you'll ever need.
For Everything:
- Common sense
- Money
- Checkbook/Extra checks
- Debit or Credit Card
- Driver's License/ID card
- Insurance card
- Medical alert
- Permission for medical treatment (if needed)
For Class, Homework, and Projects:
- Computer
- Printer
- Blank CDs
- Jump drive
- Backpack
- Table
- Dictionary/Thesaurus
- Pens/Pencils
- Pencil sharpener
- Markers/Highlighters
- Notebooks
- White printer paper
- Paper clips
- Post-it notes
- Stapler
- Hole puncher
- Tape
- Rubber Bands
- Ruler
- Calculator
- White-out
- Scissors
- Glue
- Lap desk
- Study lamp
- Study pillow
- Bookends
- Desk organizers (pencil/pen holders; file folders; file boxes; etc.)
For the Room:
- Pillow(s)
- Pillow case(s)
- Sheets
- Blankets
- Mattress pad
- Vinyl mattress cover
- Egg crate
- Throw pillows
- Dust ruffle
- Window treatment
- Wrapped concrete blocks (for raising the bed)
- Carpet/area rug
- Extra chair
- Bedside table
- Stacking shelves
- Stacking drawers
- Stacking baskets
- Crates
- Under bed storage
- Safe
- Trash can
- Lamp
- Magazine rack/basket
- Phone
- Alarm clock
- Wall clock
- Wall/door mirror
- Makeup mirror
- Jewelry storage
- Refrigerator/dorm refrigerator
- Microwave
For the Walls/Doors:
- Message board (white board or magnet board)
- Dry Erase markers
- Magnets
- Bulletin board/push pins
- Posters
- Pictures/frames
- Calendar
- Hammer
- Nails
- Sticky tack
For Closets/Drawers:
- Hangers
- Hooks
- Over door hooks
- Hinge hooks
- Shoe bag or rack
- Lint brush
- Belt/tie rack
- Drawer dividers
- Drawer liners
For the Bath:
- Shower tote
- Shower shoes
- Shower wrap
- Towels
- Wash cloths/sponge
- Hand towels
- Beach towel
- Towel rack
- Toiletries
For Laundry:
- Laundry bag
- Laundry basket
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Spray starch
- Detergent
- Fabric Softener
- Bleach
- Stain remover
- Quarters
For Trips (Short or Long, Home or Away):
- Luggage
- Hanging garment bag
- Sleeping bag
- Flashlight
- Tire inflator
- Car rod
- Flares
- Atlas
- Hidden key
- Jumper cables
- Emergency kit
For Whatever:
- Tool kit
- Umbrella/rain jacket
- Sewing kit
- Shoeshine kit
- Manicure kit
- Medicine box (thermometer, pain medicine, stomach medicine, band-aids, antibiotic ointment, allergy medicine, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, etc.)
- Dustbuster
- Outlet extenders/splitters
- Extension cords
- Fan
- Surge protector
- Light bulbs
- Batteries
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Plastic containers
- Plastic bags
- Trash bags
- Disposable plates, cups, bowls, cutlery
- Napkins/Paper towels
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
For Fun:
- Deck of Cards
- Bike/Bike Rack
- Golf clubs
- Tennis racket
- Cooler
- Radio/Stereo
- CDs
- iPod
- TV/VCR/DVD
- DVDs
- Bible
- Books
For Keeping in Touch
- Cell phone
- Stationary
- Stamps
- Envelopes
