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College Dorm Room Essentials

Always check to see what's allowed in your dorm!

Some dorms disallow microwaves, hot plates, or any other heating appliance without an automatic shut off.

 


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Equipment and Furniture

o   Coffee Maker (to heat water, even if you only drink tea or hot chocolate)- automatic shut off

o   Hangers

o   Can Opener

o   Mini Fridge

o   Microwave

o   Laptop

o   Stereo / Radio / Music / IPod

o   Laptop

o   Printer and printer paper

o   Chest/Trunk with a Lock to prevent stealing

o   A lockable storage Chest or Trunk that can be bolted down or chained to your bed or something, for your valuables, laptop, etc., whatever you think is necessary

o   LoJack or Ztrace computer tracking software, to lock your computer, erase your data, or have it "phone in" if it is stolen

o   Desk Lamp

o   Flash Light

o   Small Fan for Warm Days

o   Television with DVD Player

o   Hard Drive key chain

o   Alarm Clock

o   Umbrella

o   Trash Bags for the Trash Can

o   Framed Posters for the Wall

o   Wall Calendar / Dry Board (White Board for inside of the dorm room for notes and messages)

o   Eating utensils (forks, spoons, napkins, knives…etc)

o   plastic/washable dishes

o   Dirty Clothes Hamper

o   Putty stuff or Tacks to hang personal stuff (check with the school on which you can use)

o   Comfy chair/bean bag chair/futon

o   Organizing drawers/bins (double as night stand/coffee table/hidden storage)

o   Ottoman for decoration & storage

o   Iron and ironing board

o   Your Gaming Systems (will have to be locked up when not in use)

o   Your Cell Phone and Debit Card

o   Extra batteries (for the games and equipment)

o   Milk Crate for Storage (buy the same décor color scheme)

o   Shower Caddy

o   Area Rug (something soft for the feet)

o   Luggage

o   Mirror (Full Length – light weight to hang on the wall)

o   Self-Stick Tags (security) – Tag everything with owner’s name, you can get them on the internet

o   Small whiteboard for the front of the door for messages

o   Car (Transportation) / Car Insurance

 

Bedding

o   Lining for Bed (Extra Long Twin Bed) -- Two sets of sheets is a must - Extra-Long Twin Bed – very important

o   XL Twin sheets

o   Comforter / Heavy Blanket for cold nights

o   Warm blanket or a thermal blanket (something with holes/air pockets to hold heat with a comforter over it, or on top to dissipate heat). If it is in a very cold area, you might need an electric blanket.

o   Extra Pillow and Pillow Cases

o   Mattress Pad for extra comfort

o   Mattress Protector is needed for the bed as the mattress is not covered

o   Towels + wash clothes

 

Clothing

o   Sandals/ Flip Flops for the Bathroom (light-up sandals if you can find them)

o   Bath Robe

o   A good black suit (with dress shirt, tie, and everything else you need to look fancy) is a must for interviews and events on campus).

o   Swim Suit

o   Your Clothes, Shoes, Underwear, Socks, Coat, Jacket, Sweater, Sleepwear, Glasses, Shades, Contacts (smile)

 

Supplies, Food, and Money

o   Toiletry Supplies / Basic Medications (temp taker, cold / pain …etc)

o   First aid kit

o   Sewing kit

o   Facial Soap / Razors

o   Hand sanitizer

o   Basic Cleaning Supplies (Pine Sol …etc)

o   Ear plugs

o   Eye Mask to sleep during the day (keeps out light)

o   School Supplies (cups, bowls, paper…pens…, Highlighters, etc)

o   Pre-paid card for laundry or quarters

o   Snacks and Package Meals (package the will not expire – roman noodles…etc)

o   Bottle Water or Spring Water Machine

o   Fun Reading (books and magazines)

o   Important Numbers Phone Book (somewhere to log Emergency Numbers for the campus and family)

 

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