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The Ultimate Dorm Room Essentials Checklist for College Students (+ Free Printable List!)

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Make your college moving day easier with this ultimate printable dorm room checklist for students.

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Are you ready for college moving day?

Print out this free printable college dorm checklist of all the college dorm essentials you’ll want to take along! Although every campus offers different amenities and has different rules, it’s SO much easier to remember the essentials while shopping, packing, and moving when you have a list like this!

printable college packing list

To customize this college dorm checklist:

  • Select only the items that you want from the list below.
  • Click on the Print icon at the bottom of this post.
  • Print a list with just those items!

Now if only paying for college were this easy! 😅

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Where can I find the best college dorm essentials?

While we never say no to a great store (or sale), check your local Dollar Tree, Big Lots, Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, and of course Amazon. Some stores will even ship directly to the dorm!

Hip Tip: Check with your specific college or university about what is (and is not) allowed, what is (and is not) provided, and what to expect when you get there. Many schools even provide the dimensions for dorm rooms, beds, and windows to give you a good idea of the sizes you’ll need!


Bed & bath college dorm essentials:

store shelves with new pillowcase sets and sheet sets in bags

Bed risers or blocks (for more under-bed space)

Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, etc)


Office & desk college dorm supplies:

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Printer (if not using computer lab/print center on campus)

Printer paper (if bringing a printer)

Camera (if not using cell phone)

School supplies (pens, pencils, paper, etc)


Dorm room items:

Get ready for college with this back to school moving checklist – assortment of window and desk fans

Fan


Laundry & dorm cleaning supplies:

Tide, Tide Pods, and Bounce

Cleaning supplies (dish soap, etc)

Quarters (if no laundry card)


Dorm kitchen & household items:

Rubbermaid food storage container

Travel coffee mug (for taking to class)

Hot pot or coffee-maker (if allowed)

Microwave (if allowed)

Small fridge (if allowed)


Other important documents:

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Insurance cards

Credit/Debit/Prepaid card

List of emergency contacts

Social Security card

Bank info/checks


Miscellaneous dorm essentials:

Duracell batteries


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