Moving to college? With this tear-out gear guide, you'll keep tabs on property you've already packed and stuff you've yet to stow. You probably won't take every item on this list, but at least you'll know your room will be well-equipped with the necessities.
Appliances/Electronics
(check to see what's allowed in your dorm)
• alarm clock
• answering machine
• coffee pot
• computer, printer
• extension cords
• hot pot
• lamps
• mini-refrigerator
• microwave
• popcorn popper
• stereo, CDs, cassettes
• surge protector
• TV, VCR, tapes
Bedding/Linens
• bedspread or comforter
• blankets
• mattress pad
• pillows
• sheets, pillow cases
• towels and washcloths
Cleaning Supplies
• abrasive cleaner (like Ajax)
• all-purpose cleaner (like 409)
• glass cleaner (like Windex)
• paper towels
• rags
• sponges, scrub brush
• toilet bowl cleaner, brush, plunger
First Aid Stuff
• adhesive bandages
• antibiotic ointment
• aspirin or other pain medication
• cold or flu medicine (like NyQuil)
• cotton balls
• cotton swabs
• hydrogen peroxide
• nail clippers
• stomach medicine (like Pepto-Bismol)
• sunscreen
• tweezers
Kitchen Stuff
• bowls, plates
• coffee, filters
• cups
• dishwashing soap
• drink mixes
• food storage containers (Ziploc bags, Tupperware)
• hand-held can opener
• mugs
• plastic pitcher
• snacks
• tea bags
• utensils
Laundry Supplies
• detergent, fabric softener
• iron, ironing board
• laundry basket or bag
• quarters
School Supplies
• assorted stationery
• bookends
• calculator
• colored pencils, crayons, markers
• correction fluid
• day planner
• diskettes
• envelopes
• file folders
• glue, tape
• highlighters
• hole punch
• notebooks, looseleaf paper
• paper clips
• pencil sharpener
• pencils, pens
• printer paper
• rubber bands
• scissors
• stamps
• stapler, staples
• thumb tacks, wall adhesive
Miscellaneous
• athletic bag
• backpack
• batteries
• Bible
• bicycle, lock, tire pump
• calendar
• camera, film
• CD or cassette organizer
• clothes appropriate to the environment
• clothes hangers
• games
• photo albums from home
• posters, pictures
• sewing kit
• shower caddy or basket
• sleeping bag
• toiletries
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