As I was creating a list of items I would need to pack for college, I realized a list might be helpful for freshman starting this semester. As a result, I decided to share mine. I hope you find it helpful.
Clothes
- T-shirts
- Long-sleeve shirts
- Jeans
- Dress pants
- Shorts
- Underwear
- Socks
- Gloves
- Hat
- Tennis shoes
- Coats
- Jackets
- Snow boots
- Dress/Suit
- Dress shoes
- Flip flops
- Sandals
- Swimsuit
- Goggles
- Pajamas
- Bathrobe
- Jewelry
- Masks
- Belts
Bedding
- Sheets (twin XL size)
- Pillow cases
- Pillows
- Blankets
- Mattress pad
School Supplies
- Notebooks (At least 1 per class)
- Folders (At least 1 per class)
- Stapler (with extra staples)
- Hole punch
- Paper clips
- Rubber bands
- Post-it notes
- Pens (of many colors, ideally)
- #2 Pencils
- Highlighters
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Scotch tape
- Masking tape
- Eraser
- Sharpener
- Glue
- Super Glue
- Wite-Out
- Thumb tacks
- Lap desk
- Backpack
- Lanyard (for room and mailbox keys)
- Thumbdrive
- Calculator
- Desk Organizer
- Flash cards
- Envelopes
- Stamps
- Thank you Cards
- Birthday Cards
- Command Strips
- Printer paper
- Clipboard
Technology
- Phone
- Phone charger
- Laptop
- Laptop charger
- Printer
- Printer Ink
- Headphones
- Power strip
- Earphones
- Batteries
Household
- Towels
- Washcloths
- Kitchen Towels
- Paper Towels
- Napkins
- Thermos
- Silverware (metal and washable)
- Silverware (disposable)
- Plates & Bowls (washable)
- Plates (disposable)
- Mugs
- Paper Cups
- Detergent
- Tide Pen
- Hangers
- Ziploc bags
- Dish soap
- Trash can
- Trash bags
- Laundry basket
- Sewing kit
- Shower Caddy
- Tupperware
- Lint roller
- Measuring Spoons
- Light bulbs
- Clorox wipes
Food & Drinks
- K-Cups
- Snacks
- Water jugs or bottles
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Mouthwash
- Hair bands (if you have long hair)
- Nail Clippers
- Nail file
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Feminine Pads (if applicable)
- Tampons (if applicable)
- Makeup
- Makeup remover
- Razor
- Deodorant
- Brush
- Comb
- Command Strips
- Hand mirror
- Tweezers
- Tissues
First Aid
- Bandages
- Triple-Antibiotic Cream
- Advil or Tylenol or Motrin
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Q-tips
- Alcohol Wipes
- Cough Drops
- Pepto Bismol
- Prescription Medicines (if applicable)
- Sunscreen
- Ice pack
- Thermometer
- Hand Sanitizer
Furniture & Appliances
- Lamp
- Collapsible Table
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Keurig
- Curling Iron (if applicable)
- Fan
- Hair dryer
Documents
- Debit and/or Credit Card
- Photo ID
- Insurance Cards
- Checkbook
- Password book
Other Supplies
- Umbrella
- Carpet
- Games
- DVDs
- String Lights
