<p>Lots of good advice here. We have also found some stores close to campus sold out near move in…and even some of my pre-ordered BB&B was not at store. (Luckily sent D’s comforter or she would have been out of sorts.) You may want to check college’s policies…D’s did not accept packages for the first week of school…understandable, as it would have been madhouse. We sent some boxes to our hotel; did the Southwest 2bags per; BB&B, Target, Staples…and interestingly, found some items at Lowe’s that Target or Staples were out of…make sure you pack the extra long cord power strip and a basic notebook in luggage.
Second year, D realized she didn’t need 27 pairs of shoes, workout tshirts (they get sooo many on campus) and all the pictures/HS memorabilia. The boas, tiaras, cowboy hats, ugly Xmas sweaters, snow gear, etc., spent the summer in storage…</p>