Off-to-College Checklist
Kitchen Needs:
- Plastic bowl and cup
- Coffee cup
- Fork, knife, spoon
- Can/bottle opener
- Chip clips
Room Needs/Storage:
- Bedside lamp
- Alarm clock/ clock radio
- Wastepaper basket
- Milk crates or sturdy storage cubes
- Stacking baskets
- Under the bed storage trays
- Lots of hangers
- Desk lamp
- Fan
- Adhesive hooks, tacky adhesive, and mounting tape
- Bulletin board and push pins
- Dry erase wall calendar/board
- Toolkit
Electronics:
- Computer and printer
- Phone cord/Ethernet cord for computer
- Headphones
- Surge protector
- Extension cords
- 3-2 prong adapters
- Phone (cellular and/or land line phone if applicable)
- Mp3 player for the gym
- Camera
Linen/Laundry Supplies:
- Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets. Check with school for size needed—many college twins beds are extra long)
- Comforter
- Mattress cover
- Towels (Bath, hand, face)
- Pillows
- Blankets
- Laundry bag/basket
- Laundry stain remover
- Rolls of quarters
- Sewing kit
Toiletries/Misc.:
- Medication (Aspirin or ibuprofen, Imodium®, etc.)
- Neosporin
- Band-Aid® Bandages
- Shower tote
- Body soap
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss
- Comb/brush
- Nail clippers
- Razor and shaving cream
- Hair dryer
Office/Desk Supplies:
- Assignment book
Stapler - Pens, pencils, and highlighters
- Notebooks/binders
- Post-it® notes
- Scissors
- Stamps/envelopes
Shared Items (Check with roommate(s) to avoid duplication.):
- Audio equipment
- TV, DVD/Blu-ray players
- Coffee maker
- Microwave
- Small refrigerator
- Area rug
Source: [http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/9763.html]. Copyright © 2010. The College Board. Reproduced with permission.







