Moving to college? With this tear-out checklist, you'll keep tabs on property you've already packed and stuff you've yet to stow. You probably won't take every item, but at least you'll know your room will be well-equipped with the necessities.

(check to see what's allowed in your dorm)

1. alarm clock
2. answering machine
3. coffee pot
4. computer, printer
5. extension cords
6. hot pot
7. lamps
8. mini-refrigerator
9. microwave
10. popcorn popper
11. stereo, CDs, cassettes
12. surge protector
13. TV, DVD/VCR, discs/tapes

1. bedspread or comforter
2. blankets
3. mattress pad
4. pillows
5. sheets, pillow cases
6. towels and washcloths

1. abrasive cleaner (like Ajax)
2. all-purpose cleaner (like 409)
3. glass cleaner (like Windex)
4. paper towels
5. rags
6. sponges, scrub brush
7. toilet bowl cleaner, brush, plunger

1. adhesive bandages
2. antibiotic ointment
3. aspirin or other pain medication
4. cold or flu medicine (like NyQuil)
5. cotton balls and swabs
6. hydrogen peroxide
7. nail clippers
8. stomach medicine (like Pepto-Bismol)
9. sunscreen
10. tweezers

1. bowls, plates
2. coffee, filters
3. cups
4. dishwashing soap
5. drink mixes
6. food storage containers (Ziploc bags, Tupperware)
7. hand-held can opener
8. mugs
9. plastic pitcher
10. snacks
11. tea bags
12. utensils

1. detergent, fabric softener
2. iron, ironing board
3. laundry basket or bag
4. quarters

1. assorted stationery
2. bookends
3. calculator
4. colored pencils, crayons, markers
5. correction fluid
6. day planner
7. diskettes
8. envelopes
9. file folders
10. glue, tape
11. highlighters
12. hole punch
13. notebooks, looseleaf paper
14. paper clips
15. pencil sharpener
16. pencils, pens
17. printer paper
18. rubber bands
19. scissors
20. stamps
21. stapler, staples
22. thumb tacks, wall adhesive

1. athletic bag
2. backpack
3. batteries
4. Bible
5. bicycle, lock, tire pump
6. calendar
7. camera, film
8. CD or cassette organizer
9. clothes appropriate to the environment
10. clothes hangers
11. games
12. photo albums from home
13. posters, pictures
14. sewing kit
15. shower caddy or basket
16. sleeping bag
17. toiletries

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