College needs checklist

This is a list of essentials that you will need to survive at college. Some of the items will not apply to you, but make sure you bring everything that does!

Clothing

Underwear, Socks, Pajamas, Etc.

Bath robe
Bras
Pajamas
Slips
Socks
Undershirts
Underwear

Casual wear

Baseball caps/hats
Bathing suit
Belts
Shirts
Jeans
Dresses
Lightweight jacket
Long-sleeved shirts
Purses
Shorts
Dress pants
Skirts
Sweaters
Hoodies
Tank tops
T-shirts

Outerwear (for cooler climates)

Earmuffs
Gloves or mittens
Overcoat
Raincoat
Scarf
Umbrella

Formalwear

Dress socks
Evening bag
Evening dress
Pantyhose
Sports jacket and pants
Tie(s)

Shoes

Athletic sneakers
Casual shoes
Dress shoes
Sandals
Heels
Hiking boots

Jewelry

Bracelets
Earrings
Necklaces
Pins
Rings
Watches

Bathroom Buddies: Towels and Cosmetics

Baby powder
Hair ties, etc.
Cologne or perfume
Contacts, solution, and case
Conditioner
Cotton balls
Dental floss
Deodorant
Feminine hygiene products
Hairbrush
Hair spray
Makeup
Makeup remover
Mirror (hand)
Mousse/gel
Nail clippers
Nail file
Nail polish
Nail polish remover
Q-tips
Razors
Retainers and mouth-guards
Shampoo
Shaving cream
Soap (face and body)
Suntan or skin lotion
Tissues
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Towels
Tweezers
Washcloths

Medical Supplies

Ace bandage
Alka Seltzer
Aspirin or other pain reliever
Band-aids
Cough drops
Decongestant
Emergency kit
Hydrogen Peroxide
Laxative
Rubbing alcohol
Sunscreen
Thermometer

Sports Gear

Baseball glove
Baseball
Football
Soccer ball
Frisbee
Badminton, tennis, or racquetball racquets
Skis and appropriate wardrobe

Room Essentials

Bedspread or comforter
Blankets
Mattress pad
Pillow
Sheets and pillowcases
Sleeping bag

Academic Needs

School Supplies

Backpack or bag
Bible
Binders
Book on rules of English grammar
Calculator
Calendar
Envelopes
Foreign language dictionary (if necessary)
Highlighters
Notebook paper
Paper clips
Pencils
Pens
Respected dictionary (e.g. Webster's)
Ruler
Scissors
Stamps
Stapler and staples
Tape
Thesaurus

Lighting

Battery-operated book light
Bed light
Desk light
Makeup light

Computers and accessories

Computer
Portable flash/thumb drive
Printer
Printer paper
Wireless card (if applicable)
Writable CDs
Writable DVDs

Making extra space: Storage and Organization

Blender
Glasses, mugs, and plastic cups
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster oven
Utensils (bottle opener, spoons, forks, knives, can opener, napkins, etc.)

Miscellaneous

Alarm clock
Drying rack for clothing
Extension cords
Fan
Iron and board
Laundry basket
Surge protector
Tool kit (e.g. hammer, nails, screwdrivers, screws, thumbtacks, picture hooks, tape measure)