Packing for College Checklist
by Jeff Flott
August 16, 2007
Packing for college can be overwhelming, and students usually arrive at campus only to find they have forgotten something. For example, forgetting their window fan on move in day when it's 95 degrees in their residence hall. Hopefully, this list helps.
Money
Phone with long receiver cord
Wallet
Computer
Checkbook
Crates – for package and storage
Quarters for wash
Fan
Drivers license
T.V. and cable
Calling card
Rug
Dry erase board for door
Clothes
Floor lamp
Shirts
Stereo
Swimsuit
Pants
Outside / Dress clothes
Gloves Jeans
Scarf Socks
Jacket Exercise clothes
Sandals
Umbrella
Running shoes
Bedding
Dress shoes Pillow cases Sheets – regular or long
Bathroom supplies
Bedspread
Brush / Combs
Pillow
Shower sandals
Mattress pad
Mirror Blankets
Hair Dyer
Deodorant
Laundry Supplies
Face soap
Mesh bag
Tooth brush
Hangers
Kleenex
Detergent
Soap Fabric Softener
Soap container
Stain Stick
Contact solution and case
Tooth Paste Miscellaneous Supplies
Razors
Band-Aids
Plastic carrier for bathroom supplies Paper towels
Towels
Envelopes
Stamps
Computer Supplies
Drinking glasses
Printer
Tupperware containers
Flashlight
CDs
Iron
Mouse pad
Pledge
Ink cartridges
Paper plates
Room Supplies
School Supplies
Garbage can
Alarm clock
Pencil sharpener
Notebook for each class
Desk lamp
Folders
Spare light bulbs
Highlighters
Power strips
Pens
Extension cords
Pencils
Calendar
Computer paper
Post-its
Note cards
Pushpins Backpack / Messenger bag
Hangers
Flashlight
