**Key at bottom of list

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T shirts Shorts Jeans Jacket Coat Sweatshirts/Sweatpants Sweater Long-sleeve shirts Accessories Pajamas Workout Clothing Socks Underwear/Bras Tank Tops Swimsuit/Swim trunks* Dress Clothing Shoes

First Aid Kit      

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Band-aids Antibiotic cream Anti-itch cream Cold Medicine Cough Drops Vitamin C packets (these are a lifesaver when you feel a cold coming on) Pain/Headache Medicine Stomach Medicine Hydrogen Peroxide Throat Syrup * Ginger Chews (for an upset stomach)

Food                   

Nuts Granola Bars Crackers Oatmeal Cereal/Granola Peanut butter/Jelly Canned tuna Canned soup/ Ramen Dried Rice/Dried Beans Salt and Pepper Spices/Condiments Coffee/Tea Protein Powder * Multivitamin Eggs Yogurt Milk Sliced Bread Cold Cuts/Sliced Cheese

Electronics          

Cell Phone & Charger Portable Phone Charger* Laptop & Charger Headphones/Earphones Mini Fridge (If one is not provided) Microwave (may also be provided) Electric Kettle/Coffee Maker Iron* Surge Protector Extension Cord

Office Supplies                               

Pencils Pens Pencil Cup Mini Pencil Sharpener Scotch Tape Lined & printer paper Scissors Forever Stamps Desk Calendar Planner * Multicolored Pens Sharpies Dry Erase Board/Markers Highlighters Multi-subject notebooks Wide binder Calculator Post-it note Big Erasers Duck Tape Index Cards (If you like flashcards) Folders Paper Clips Ruler* Printer* Mini Stapler Colored Pencils Safety Goggles Rubber Bands Pencil Case Flash Drives (2)/ SD cards

Furniture and Bedding       

Pillows Storage Cubby Bed Set (Pillow Cases/Sheets/Covers) Throw Blanket/Quilt Rug Curtains Desk Lamp/Bed Lamp

Toiletries                             

Towels (Washcloths, Hand Towels, Bath Towels) Hair Dryer/Flat Iron/Curling Iron* Body Wash Face Wash Toothpaste Toothbrush Mouthwash Floss Tissues Shampoo Conditioner Hand Soap Tweezers Razor Shaving Cream Lotion Sunscreen Bug spray* Hygiene Products Shower Caddy Hand Sanitizer Chapstick Deodorant Makeup/Makeup Remover/Nail Polish/Nail Polish Remover* Hair Ties/Headbands/Hair Products Body Spray/Cologne/Perfume Hairbrush Toilet Paper Q tips*

Laundry   

Laundry Bin/Bag Laundry Detergent Dryer Sheets

Cleaning Supplies          

Inside the Room

Clorox Wipes Glass/Mirror Cleaner Trash Can/Bags All Purpose Cleaner Sponge Broom and Dustpan Mini Vacuum* Toilet Brush Disinfecting Spray Paper Towels

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The Kitchen                    

Tupper wear Ziploc bags Water Filter* Sponge Dish Soap Drying Towel/Drying Rack Silverware Plates/Paper Plates Bowls Cups Mugs Frying Pan* Sauce Pan* Oven Mitts* Can Opener Spatula* Measuring Cup/Spoons* Cookie Sheet/Brownie Pan/Cupcake Pan * Microwave* Blender*

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Spare batteries Big Mirror* Screwdriver Contact Book Hanging strips/hooks Lint Roller* Sewing Kit Earplugs Clear Plastic Bins Shower Curtain and Rings (If not provided) Hangers Shoe Hanger* Decorations* (Pictures, lights, pictures, tack board) Fan*

Easily Forgettable, but Important!          

A reliable water bottle An umbrella/ Rain jacket/Rain Boots Air Freshener Flashlight Light Bulbs Plunger Lanyard for Student ID Nail Clippers Pepper Spray* Defense Whistle

What I didn't use: χ χ χ χ Highlighted = Important for Premed

Ironing Board Alarm Clock (as an alarm) Lots of books My photo album

Asterisk* = Optional/Dependent on person & situation

Clothing Advice ✓ Since I knew that I was going home for school breaks, I decided that it was best to bring my summer clothing to college and then switch it out for warmer clothing when I headed home. For this list, though, I included both summer and winter items

Food Advice ✓ Some dining plan let you eat pretty much whenever you want, but others only allow you a certain number of entries into the dining hall per semester. If you get the limited option, you will have to eat out a lot or prepare meals on your own. I suggest the latter. ✓ I'm not proud of it, but I once spent a whole day studying in my school's dining hall in between eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Okay, I’m a little proud. It’s possible folks. (See Cheap College Tip #1 below) ✓ If, on the other hand, you have an unlimited plan, I would suggest that you cut down on the amount you buy from the store since you are probably already paying a bunch for your dining plan. ✓ Lastly, I would wait to buy any food items until after you get to college, even it's not something that's going to expire any time soon. It's no fun to have to lug extra weight when you're moving in. Cheap College Tip #1: If you have a meal plan with a fixed number of entries to the dining, and you're running out, there's no limit to how long you can stay in the dining hall. This means that if you can find a quiet enough place to study after lunch, you can stay until dinner. Cheap College Tip #2: One thing I would say to anyone buying their own groceries for the first time is to buy generic goods whenever you can. I spent a few days in the summer printing out coupons, but when I finally went shopping, I realized that most of the "deals" I was looking at were still more expensive than the store brands.

Kitchen Advice ✓ The Kitchen depends on what is provided to you. I shared a stove/oven, microwave, and dishwasher with a few other girls, so I brought lots of cooking/baking items. Make sure you know what cooking equipment you have available before buying things you don't need.