July 28, 2015

As your child prepares to leave home for his or her first year away at college, you may be enlisted to help pack since your child may be unsure of the specifics of what to take.

Before you begin packing, however, you may want your child to coordinate with his or her future roommate so that they avoid having duplicates of large items that could be shared, such as a television set, microwave oven, or small refrigerator.

Now you can get down to packing the essentials. To help you and your child avoid overlooking anything, you may find it helpful to refer to this dorm packing list, to which you can add or delete any items to match your needs.

Bed Linens

Pillows
Pillow cases
Sheets (2 sets)
Comforter or blankets
Mattress pad

Room

Alarm clock
Bedside lamp
Small waste basket
Chargers (phone, laptop, camera)
Storage containers
Desk or floor fan
Bulletin board/dry erase board
Mini tool kit
Curtains and curtain rods
Closet and/or shoe organizers

Toiletries / Bath

Toothbrush and toothpaste
Dental floss
Mouthwash
Deodorant
Soap
Shampoo and conditioner
Hair products
Razors
Shaving cream
Towels
Washcloths
Shower caddy
Shower shoes
Q-tips
Cotton balls
Aspirin
Bandages
Tissues

Laundry

Laundry detergent
Laundry bag/hamper
Sew-on or iron-on name labels
Quarters for the washing machine and dryer
Clothes hangers
Stain removal pen or liquid
Fabric softener if desired
Dryer sheets if desired

Desk

Laptop
Laptop case/lock
Printer
Printer paper
Printer ink/toner
Power strip with surge protector
Music device and headphones
Stapler
Staples
Staple remover
Sticky notes
Index cards
Scissors
Ruler
Calculator
Pencils and pens
Highlighters
Folders
Notebooks
Masking and cellophane tape

Kitchen

Plates, cups, bowls
Plastic silverware
Can opener
Containers for food storage
Dish towels
Dish soap
Sponges
Paper towels
Trash bags
Plastic bags

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Categories: College Planning

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