a comprehensive packing list for college in no particular order

you do not need to get everything on this list, it is just an almost exhaustive
one that you can refer to based on your needs and budget.

❏ mini reusable silverware kit

❏ food storage containers
❏ paper plates and plastic silverware
❏ these plastic plates and bowls
❏ brita filter
❏ mini fridge
❏ microwave
❏ electric kettle
❏ sponges
❏ dish soap
❏ batteries (AA and AAA)
❏ extension/power strip cords
❏ bluetooth speaker
❏ towel hook (command strip)
❏ small mirror
❏ dishrag
❏ laundry detergent
❏ laundry basket
❏ hangers
❏ key nostalgic items (favorite book, stuffed animal, etc)
❏ underwear/bras/socks
❏ card games
❏ leggings/sweats
❏ t-shirts
❏ dress shirts
❏ jeans
❏ athletic clothes
❏ slacks
❏ bathing suit
❏ skirts
❏ shorts
❏ nice sweater
❏ pullovers/hoodies
❏ dorm shoes (slides/birkenstocks)
❏ dress shoes
❏ athletic sneakers
❏ all-around shoes
❏ sports equipment
❏ warm winter jacket
❏ lighter fall/spring jacket
❏ rain slicker
❏ warm hat
❏ boots
❏ whiteboard (put on door)
❏ dry erase markers
❏ ruler
❏ bottle opener
❏ mini vacuum
❏ sun hat
❏ gloves
❏ sleeping clothes
❏ belt
❏ 1 set of nice interview clothes (dress or suit)
❏ standing tower fan
❏ permanent markers
❏ paper/binder clips
❏ stapler
❏ printed out pictures (shutterfly!)
❏ LED or fairy lights
❏ comforter
❏ clorox wipes
❏ windex
❏ paper towels
❏ all-purpose cleaner
❏ padlock
❏ shower caddy
❏ sheets for a twin XL bed (w/ pillowcases!)
❏ mattress pad
❏ pillows
❏ throw blanket (highly recommend a really fuzzy one just to be able to take around the
dorm)
❏ storage bins
❏ mini umbrella
❏ duct tape
❏ reusable water bottle
❏ travel mug
❏ towels
❏ bathrobe
❏ shower shoes
❏ sunscreen
❏ hair brush
❏ hair ties and clips
❏ shampoo and conditioner
❏ toothbrush and toothpaste
❏ your personal skincare products
❏ nail clippers
❏ hair styling products
❏ body wash/soap
❏ deodorant
❏ razor and shaving cream
❏ makeup
❏ qtips, cotton rounds
❏ scissors
❏ first aid kit
❏ bandaids
❏ painkillers
❏ medical tape
❏ masks (cloth and disposable)
❏ benadryl
❏ vick’s vaporub
❏ cold medicine
❏ gauze
❏ heating pad
❏ tweezers
❏ polysporin
❏ condoms
❏ lube
❏ ACE bandage
❏ period products (if applicable)
❏ hand sanitizer
❏ cough drops
❏ thermometer
❏ hydrocortisone cream
❏ diaper rash cream
❏ ziploc bags
❏ wallet
❏ state ID or drivers license
❏ credit card
❏ debit card
❏ health insurance card
❏ registration and insurance (if you have a car on campus)
❏ passport (if applicable)
❏ memorize your social security number!
❏ cash in small denominations
❏ lanyard
❏ ID card badge reel (attaches to lanyard for easy scanning)
❏ keys
❏ chargers for all devices (phone, laptop, ipad, portable charger, headphones, etc) with
backups of most important chargers
❏ wireless earbuds/headphones
❏ textbooks
❏ notebooks
❏ pens/pencils
❏ pencil case
❏ tape
❏ eye mask
❏ lint roller
❏ trash can (if not already supplied)
❏ tissues
❏ sticky notes
❏ flashcards
❏ calculator
❏ highlighters
❏ USB hub
❏ sunglasses
❏ regular glasses (if they apply)
❏ sturdy backpack
❏ duffel bag
❏ small suitcase
❏ large suitcase
❏ important documents
❏ letters of accommodation
❏ emergency contact info
❏ official college documents
❏ medical records
❏ diagnostic paperwork
❏ vaccine record
❏ medication list
❏ doctor list
❏ any other pertinent documentation
❏ purse/small backpack
❏ day planner
❏ expanding file folder
❏ jewelry
❏ perfume/cologne
❏ laptop
❏ cell phone
❏ lip balm
❏ lotion
❏ blowdryer/flat iron/ curling iron/etc
❏ wearable watch
❏ large stash of period supplies (if applicable)
❏ plastic desk organizers
❏ basic food supply
❏ ramen
❏ instant oatmeal
❏ chips, cookies, and other such snacks
❏ gum and mints
❏ granola bars
❏ tea/hot chocolate/instant coffee
❏ microwave popcorn
❏ soup
❏ apple sauce