Print this checklist
to make sure you have everything you need for your first year at
college. Each person's needs are different, so tailor this list to
suit your requirements. Also be sure to check with roommates if you
will be sharing any items such as televisions, microwaves, and
refrigerators. Some students also like to coordinate colors when
purchasing comforters, window treatments, and bathroom supplies.
Kitchen
Needs
Plastic bowl and cup
Coffee cup
Fork, knife, spoon
Can/bottle opener
Chip clips
Room
Needs/Storage
Coffee maker
(Can not have an exposed heating element)
Microwave
Small refrigerator
Area rug
Camera
Posters/art
Bedside lamp
Alarm clock/clock radio
Wastepaper basket
Milk crates or other sturdy storage cubes
(a collapsible crate also comes in handy for carrying laundry or other
things)
Stacking baskets
Under-the-bed storage trays
Lots of hangers
Desk lamp
Fan
Umbrella
Drying rack
Adhesive hooks, tacky adhesive, and
mounting tape
Bulletin board and push pins
Dry erase wall calendar/board
Toolkit
Electronics
Audio equipment
TV
Tivo
VCR, DVD, and/or
Blu-Ray player
Computer and printer
Phone cord/Ethernet cord for computer
Headphones
Surge protector
Extension cords
Phone
I-pod, portable CD, or cassette player (great to
use at the gym)
Linens/Laundry
Supplies
Sheets and pillowcases
(2 sets, Extra long twin beds)
Towels (3 each of bath, hand, and
face)
Pillows (2)
Headrest pillow
Mattress pad (Extra
long twin beds.)
Blankets (2)
Comforter and duvet cover (makes laundering
easier)
Clothes hangers (wire takes up less space,
plastic are easier on your clothes)
