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My Ultimate List of Must-Have

Items for Your College Dorm

by Maria Gracia

Join our newsletter to be notified when the newest “A Sneak Peek of Maria’s Life” content is available. My daughter is off to college this fall (out- of-state) and there is a long list of what needs to go with her. Here is my ultimate list of must-have items for your dorm shopping list…I’ve linked a few specifics for you.

DORM ROOM Area Rug Bed-Blanket Bed-Comforter Bed-Mattress Cover Bed-Mattress Pad Bed-Pillow Bed-Sheets/Pillowcases Boot Tray Chair Pad Clothes Steamer Decor Dehumidifier (or DampRid) Desk Organizer Fan (Tower and/or Tabletop) Iron/Steamer (Auto Turn-Off) Hangers/Space-Saving Hangers Lamp (Desk/Bed) Laundry Bag (Backpack Style) Laundry Basket Laundry Drying Rack Lawn Chair for Sitting Outside Make-Up Mirror Mini Vac with Handle Mirror (Full Length) Reusable Water Bottle Shoe Rack Shower Caddy Step Stool Storage-Collapsible Suitcase (Travel) Trash Can (Small) Garbage CLOTHING Bras Bubble Umbrella Business Outfit (Presentations/Interviews) with Shoes Coat/Jacket (Fall/Winter) Gloves Hat/Cap Jeans Jewelry/Jewelry Box Lanyard Pajamas Pants/Skirts-Casual Purse Rain Coat Rain Poncho Scarf Shirts-Casual Shorts Shoes/Sneakers/Boots Slippers Socks Sunglasses Statement Outfit (For Going Out) with Shoes Sweatshirts/Sweatpants Sets Swim Cap Swim Shorts Swim Suits Underwear Workout Clothes COMFORT ITEMS Photos Room Decor Stuffed Animals HEALTH/MEDS Antibiotic Ointment Benadryl Cortizone First-Aid Kit Feminine Products Hand Sanitizer Ice Packs Lozenges Masks (In case of Covid) Microwave Heating Pad Motrin Prescription Meds Thermometer Tums Tylenol Vicks Vitamins Zyrtec SCHOOL SUPPLIES Academic Planner Accordion Folder Index Cards Highlighters Notebooks Paper Clips Pens Pencils (Regular and Colored) Post it Notes/Tabs Ruler Scissors Sharpies Stapler/Staples ELECTRONICS AirPods/Head Phones/Charger Computer/Charger iPad/Charger Phone/Charger Portable Travel Charger Surge Protector (UL Listed) Watch/Charger GROOMING Body Wash/Soap Crocs/Flip Flops for Shower Curling Iron Deodorant Hair Brush/Comb Hair Crimper Hair Dryer Hair-Conditioner Hair-Shampoo Hair Straightener Hair Ties/Clips Loofah Lotion Make-Up Make-Up Brushes Make-Up Mirror Make-Up Remover Nail Clippers Nail File Perfume/Cologne Q-Tips Razors Skin Care Toothbrush Toothpaste Towels (Bath, Face, Hand, Hair) Tweezers CLEANING/ORGANIZING Command Strips Command Strip Towel Hook Clorox Wipes Dryer Sheets or Dryer Balls Dust Rags/Feather Duster Laundry PODS Lint Roller/Brush Lysol Spray Micofiber Clothes Paper Towels Toilet Brush Toilet Cleaner Toilet Paper IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS Driver's License ATM Card Credit Card Student ID Health Insurance Card Passport (for International Travel) Social Security Card (Employment) GROCERIES Bottled Water Dry Popcorn Crackers Flavored Sparkling Water Goldfish Granola Bars/Protein Bars Paper Lunch Bags (For Popcorn) Paper Dishes/Plastic Utensils Paper Towels Peanut Butter Pretzels Salt/Pepper Food Storage Containers Tissues Ziploc Bags (All Sizes) Back to A Sneak Peek into Maria’s Life Index