Dorm Life Necessities

Use this handy checklist to get organized as you pack up for college. Whether you're moving into a dormitory, condo, sorority house, apartment or other quarters where space is tight, these items will help to make your away-from-home experience less stressful and more enjoyable.


A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

— A — address book alarm clock answering machine anti-theft safe — B — backpack or book bag backrest bag clips batteries bean bag chair bike with u-lock board games bottled water breakfast and power bars bulletin board — C — calendar camera can/bottle opener cards CD player/stereo/radio cleaning supplies coffee mug comforter and blankets computer cordless and/or cell phone — D — desk/office supplies desk caddy desk lamp detergent dictionary disinfectant and deodorizer driver's license drying rack — E — earplugs eating utensils egg crate foam mattress extension cords — F — fan first aid kit flashlight flip-flops or sandals floor lamp — G — garbage bags — H — hair dryer hand-vac hangers hanging mirror highlighters hooks hot pot hot and cold packs — I — ice cube trays iron ironing board — J — juice boxes

— L — laundry basket and bag light bulbs — M — magazine subscriptions mattress pad medical insurance card microwavable popcorn mirror multi-plug extension cord — N — night light — P — paper plates and bowls paper towels phone cards pillows, two or more pillowcases plants plastic and ziplock bags postage stamps posters prescriptions push pins — Q — quarters for laundry — R — rain slicker or poncho razors and shaving cream area rug — S — safety whistle scale sewing kit sheets, twin XL shelving unit shopping/grocery gift cards shower tote sleeping bag social security card sponges stain remover surge protectors — T — telephone/modem splitter thesaurus tissues tool kit toiletries towel rack towels — U — umbrella under-bed box — V — vitamins — W — waste basket water bottle