What to Pack for College

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What to Pack for College Checklist Packing for college isn’t like packing for a road trip with the folks or a day at the beach. It’s you and your stuff walking into an empty dorm room and you’re hoping you remembered everything ... No need to panic. This checklist can help you get it all together. There’s no need to have or pack everything on the list. Let it help you remember items that many forget.

Tip

Dorm rooms aren’t spacious. Contact your roommate and coordinate what to pack.

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Vitamins

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Bed Bath Bath towels Bathrobe Bathroom cup Brush & comb Cosmetics Curling iron Dental floss Deodorant Hair dryer Hand towels Hand lotion Mirror Mouthwash Nail clippers

Bed sheets (extra long, if

needed) Blankets Comforter Electric blanket Mattress pad

What medical items do you need?

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Pillow & pillowcase Sleeping bag Under-the-bed storage boxes ________________________

Tip

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You enjoy receiving your favorite magazines and catalogs at home. Why not change your mailing address and get them at college?

Clothing Belts

Razor

Medical

Shampoo & conditioner

Acne cream

Gloves

Shower caddy

Antacid

Hat (summer & winter)

Shower flip flops

Aspirin

Jackets (light, rain, winter)

Soap

Antibiotic cream

Jeans

Tissues

Band-aids

Jewelry & watch

Toothbrush & paste

Contact lense solution

Pajamas

Washcloths

Cotton balls

Purse

Cotton swabs

Robe

Decongestants

Shirts

Eye glasses

Shoes (and comfortable ones)

Eye drops

Shorts

First aid kit

Sneakers

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Hot/cold packs

Socks

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Pain reliever

Sweaters

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Prescription medication

Sweat shirts

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What personal bath items have you used today? What about yesterday?

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Dress clothes

Around your dorm

Swim suit

Scissors

T-shirts

Staple remover

Underwear (and lots of it!)

Stapler & staples

Workout clothes

Tape

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Three-hole punch

Corkboard & stick pins

Waste basket

Erasable memo board & pens

White-out

Fan

Check out your closet. What have you worn in the past two weeks? Or month?

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Tip

When moving to a different climate, bring clothes for all types of weather.

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Alarm clock radio with snooze Area rug Cell phone/telephone

Holiday decorations

Look around. What’s in your desk or study area?

Inflatable chair MP3 player or stereo Night light

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Paper shredder Photos of your family, friends,

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pets

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Posters

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Potted plants

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Snap-on lamp Storage trunk with lock (your

Study supplies Address book Backpack/duffel bag Calculator Calendar Desk lamp Envelopes

Computer Cables Computer (remember the

cord) Diskettes or CDs Keyboard Modem

place to store valuables) Stuffed animal TV Yearbook

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What in your room would make your dorm feel more like home?

Erasers

Mouse & pad

File cabinet

Phone cord

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Folders

Printer

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Glue

Printer paper

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Highlighters

Printer cartridge

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Index cards

Software documentation

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Labels

Speakers

Markers

Surge protector

Notebooks

Word processing software

Notepaper Paper clips Paper shredder Pencil cup

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Tip

Take a look at your computer setup—anything to add to your list?

If you’re taking your cell phone to college—better check your plan. You don’t want any roaming charge surprises!

Food

Pencil sharpener Pens & pencils

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Bottled water

Postage stamps

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Cereal

Reference books

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Condiments

Rubber bands

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Mac & cheese

Ruler

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Juice boxes

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Peanut butter & jelly

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Bug spray

Popcorn

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Camera & film

Power bars Ramen noodles Soda Soup Snacks

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Duct tape

Laundry Clothes hamper/laundry bag Clothes hangers Detergent Drying rack

It’s the middle of the night and you’re starving. What are you going to eat?

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Fabric softener Iron Quarters Stain remover

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DVDs & videos Earplugs Extension cords Fan (can block out noise) Flashlight with fresh batteries Light bulbs Outlet strips Repair kit Safety whistle Safety pins Sewing kit

What laundry products are used at home?

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Sleep mask Sports equipment Sunglasses

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Umbrella

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Water bottle

Can/bottle opener

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Coffee maker

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Dorm refrigerator

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Kitchen

Hot plate Knife Microwave Mug

Tip

A red t-shirt can turn your white laundry pink when washed together!

Pizza cutter Plastic bags Plastic food containers

(various sizes)

Clean up Dish detergent Dish cloth Dish towel

Plastic glasses

Disinfecting cleaner

Plastic plates & bowls

Portable vacuum

Portable water filter

Room freshener

Toaster oven

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Utensils

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You’re standing in your kitchen—any must haves you must remember to pack?

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Oven mitt Paper towels

Think of anything you just couldn’t do without?

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Miscellaneous

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Batteries

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Beach towel

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Board games & cards

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Paperwork Bank info/checks Calling card Debit/prepaid card Driver’s license Financial aid forms Medical insurance card Registration information Renter’s insurance Social security card Student ID

Tip

While you’re still at home, keep track of items you use, wear, and need. Add those items to your list.

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