My College Packing List!!!

I know there are so many college packing lists out there, but I struggled to find one that fit my needs and wants. I will be living in a modular dorm this fall at Texas A&M. This means I share my room and bathroom with one roommate, yay no community style for me!! We are also given four closets for the two of us, so I'll be given a bit more storage room than usual. The only real downside to my dorm is there is no kitchen in my room or community kitchen in the dorm hall, so I'll be eating in the dining hall or making things in the microwave a lot. Side Note: Anyone who knows me, knows I love lists and they're usually super detailed so be ready for a long list. I know some of what is on here is optional, but this is what I came up when I began shopping for my dorm room. I also know that what I need/want might not be something that is essential for you. I just haven't seen a list out there like this one, so I thought I would make it available to y'all!!

Bed-

• Comforter 

• Throw Blankets (dorm rooms tend to get cold)

• Quilt (okay I get super cold)

• Pillow/Pillow Cases

• Throw Pillows

• Sheets (get two sets so you can wash one and still have a set left for your bed)

• Mattress Pad

• Mattress Protector (Hypoallergenic ones... just trust me on this one)

• Curtains 

• Stuffed Animal (if you have a favorite one... only bring one or two though)

• Backrest Pillow (don't really know what they are called)

• Heating Pad 

Décor-

• Rug

• Tapestry 

• Wall Décor

• Floor Lamp

• Pictures

• Desk Lamp

• Command Hooks (most dorms won't let you use nails)

• Bulletin Board/Cork Board

• String Lights

Cleaning-

• Clorox Wipes 

• Kleenex

• Paper Towels

• Vacuum

• Steamer (they take up less space than an iron and board and easier to use)

• Hand Sanitizer

• Air Freshener

• Windex

• Lysol

• Trash Bags

• Dish Soap (I love Dawn)

Laundry-

• Detergent (get the pods detergent bottles get heavy... unless your school says otherwise)

• Dryer Sheets

• Laundry Basket/Hamper

• Stain Remover

• Portable Stain Remover Stick (for your purse you never know when you'll need it)

• Lint Roller

Toiletries-

• Hand Soap

• Shampoo and Conditioner

• Makeup (optional)

• Brush

• Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss

• Contacts/Glasses

• Deodorant

• Nail Stuff (clippers, file, tweezers, polish, polish remover)

• Q-Tips/Cotton Balls

• Razors/Shaving Cream

• Body Wash

• Dry Shampoo

• Makeup Remover Wipes

• Lotion

• Feminine Products

• Toilet Paper (if your in a community style they will provide this for you)

Bathroom-

• Beach Towel (for those lake days or picnics or really anything)

• Shower Head Caddy/Hand Held One (depends on dorm)

• Body Towels

• Hand Towels

• Wash Cloths

• Toothbrush Holder

• Trash Can

• Bath Mat/Curtains (depends on your dorm style) 

• Straightener/ Curling Iron/Hairdryer (optional... I rarely use mine)

• Bobby Pins/Hair Ties

• Shower Shoes (if in a community style)

School Supplies-

• Laptop/Charger

• Stapler/Staples

• Paper Accessories (Paper Clips, Rubber Bands, etc...)

• Three Hole Punch

• Printer/Paper/Ink

• USB

• Batteries (AA and AAA)

• Duck Tape

• Post-its

• Scissors

• Surge Protector

• Glue

• Notebooks

• Planner (I can not stress this one enough get a planner) 

• Pencils (Mechanical and Normal)

• Pens (Blue, Black, Red, and Colorful)

• Highlighters

• Pencil Sharpener

• White-Out

• Binders

• Notebook Paper

• Sharpies

• Index Cards

• Calculator

• Graph Paper

• Backpack

• Textbooks

• Clip Board

Kitchen-

• Keurig (or just any coffee maker)

• Mini Refrigerator and Microwave (check with your school's regulations on these)

• Flatware (spoons, forks, knives) 

• Plastic Containers/Tupperware

• Ziplock Bags

• Ice Tray

• Cups/Mugs

• Dinnerware (bowls, plates)

• Paper plates/bowls

• K-cups

• Tea Bags (I drink a lot of hot tea)

• Travel Water Bottle

• Little Table for eating (if you have enough room in your dorm)

• Coconut Oil (this is good for sunburns, moisturizer, and makeup remover)

• Vitamins (I take Biotin for my hair)

• Vitamin C Drink Mix (this will come in handy when your entire hall starts to get sick during finals)

• Food (I plan on packing a few essential food items before I go that way I don't have to brave the grocery store right away)

• Brita or Other Water Filter

Organization-

• Hangers (velvet takes up less space in the closets)

• 4 Tier Pant Hanger 

• Bed Caddy

• Closet Organizer

• Hanging Jewelry Organizer

• Rolling Storage Cart

• Plastic Drawers

• Drawer Organizers (I get mine from Ikea and they are super cheap... I use them to organize underwear)

• Shoe Organizer

• Over the Toilet Storage/Organizer (for towels and toilet paper)

Clothes-

• Coats/Jackets (classrooms will be cold even if it's 110 degrees outside)

• Rain Coat 

• Socks

• Gloves

• Sweaters

• Hats

• Underwear

• Jeans

• Sweatpants/Yoga Pants/Tights

• T-shirts

• Nike Shorts

• Jean Shorts

• Skirts 

• Dressy Tops

• Dresses (Casual and Dressy)

• Shoes (Tennis Shoes, Chacos, Sandals, and Cold Weather Shoes)

• Nice Shoes (limit the amount of heels you bring)

• Cowboy Boots (for football games and dancing)

• Rain Boots 

• Exercise Clothing (can just be the t-shirts and nike shorts from above)

• Bathing Suit

• PJ's (Both for hot and cold weather)

• Poncho (for those rainy football games)

• Jewelry/Accessories

Leave all the high school apparel at home!!! Also bring your clothes by season so at Thanksgiving you can switch out some of your warm weather clothing for cold weather clothes and it'll save room in your closet. Make sure to pack AT LEAST two weeks worth of clothes, because we're going to get lazy and not want to wash anything. 

Can’t Live Without/Random Stuff that didn't fit in a category-

• UMBRELLA!!!! (keep one in your backpack at all times) 

• Tool Box (with the essentials screw driver, hammer, ice scraper, etc)

• Power Strip/Extension Cord (check with your school's regulations on these)

• Sewing Kit (this is optional especially if you don't know how to use one

• Sun Screen (don't forget this one or you will be running to the local store for it)

• Bug Spray (especially those living in the south)

• First Aid Kit (Band Aids, Aspirin, Cough Drops, Cold Medicine, Ace Bandages, etc..)

• Bike/Parking Pass (optional)

• Duffle Bag (for when you visit home)

• Mini Fan

• Sleeping Bag

• TV/DVD Player (optional especially with your laptop and Netflix)

• Netflix Account 

I know I probably missed a few things, but you can always buy it later or have your parents ship it to you. I hope this helps as you get ready for college!!!!

-With Love

Em