<p>Here’s a list broken down by category of what you will need.</p>
<p>College Dorm Checklist</p>
<p>Bedding: The average dorm bed is 80" in length. This means you want to purchase basic Twin XL bedding accessories.
What you will need: mattress pad, mattress protector, egg Crate, bedskirt, fitted and flat sheets, comforter, pillows, and pillow cases.
Additional options: Bed riser, Bedside Organizer, Bed clip-on light or fan</p>
<p>Shower Accessories: To make the trip to the showers an easier experience, here’s the necessities worth getting.
What you will need: 1 pair shower sandals, multiple bath towels, bath tote bag or organizer, shower caddy, wash cloth set, and cosmetic or grooming essentials.
Additional options: Portable shower radio, toothpaste squeezer, cosmetic organizer</p>
<p>Decor: Dorm rooms are made to be unisex and bland. Here’s some ideas to create a better environment.
What you will need: Area rug, Floor & desk lamps, lightbulbs, Door hanging or wall mount mirror, Posters, Poster frames, Blackout Curtains
Additional options: Tapestries, Dry Erase Board, Cork Board, clock</p>
<p>Appliances: A lot of time, especially freshman year, will be spent in your dorm room. These appliances will make life more enjoyable.
What you will need: Small refridgerator, microwave, coffee maker, vacuum, iron, ironing board, fan, Water purifier
Additional options: Toaster oven, hot pot, air conditioner, blender/mixer, george forman grill</p>
<p>Electronics: Unless you plan on living in the library the whole time your in college, you will need a few electronics and gadgets to get you through.
What you will need: Alarm Clock, Laptop or Desktop computer, Printer, Surge Protectors, power strips, extension cords, TV (preferably flat pannel)
Additional options: DVD player, game system, phone, ipod or mp3 player, headphones, computer speakers, wireless mouse</p>
<p>Furniture: If you have the room all to your own or share it with other people, you will want to have some additional dorm furniture.
What you will need: Desk, desk chair, futon, tv stand, dresser
Additional options: Beanbag, night stand, ottoman, rocker, small table</p>
<p>Storage and Organization: College Dorm Rooms aren’t meant to be open and spacious. They are very limited on space. These things will help keep everything clean and organized.
What you will need: Hamper (pop-up), laundry basket or bag, trash can, underbed storage, shirt and pants hangers
Additional options: storage shelves, shoe organizer, vacuum air tight bags</p>
<p>School Supplies: Getting ready for the semester means new school supplies. This is pretty standard for what to have in preparation for class.
What you will need: Bookbag, notebooks, pencils, pens, calculator, printer paper, sticky notes, scissors, glue, whiteout, stapler, paper clips
Additional options: Day planner, spell checker, index cards, push pins</p>
<p>Additional Essentials: These are some additional options you may want to consider also
Microwavable foods, random snacks, plastic plates and bowls, plastic cups, food storage containers, plastic utensils, dorm room safe, duster </p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
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