Definitely check with the college first. For example, my college has a mini fridge/microwave in every dorm room. I was allowed to bring a toaster, which helped when I was tired of on-campus school food. If you can find one, a microwave cookbook is a life saver for “homecooked” food cravings. We can’t have candles, but candle warmers were allowed, and that’ll make your room smell great. A can of lysol is a must for first moving in. Also a bottle of Febreze can be a college life saver for when you don’t have quarters to do laundry. I found some neat mesh hanging organizers that I could hang from the ceiling for a space saver. Also, under the bed storage is great.

Don’t forget random basics like paper towels/plates/utensils for when you microwave food. I got a new bed set, fun pillows, and new towels in bright colors. There usually isn’t room for an extra chair, but I did make room for an exercise ball. Fun to use and sit on. Or you can try storage that’ll double as a seat. Basic cleaning products are handy for dorm room cleanliness checks.

Most dorm beds are extremely uncomfortable/unsupportive so I’d recommend buying a foam egg crate or memory foam mattress pad to put under sheets. Also, check with the school to find out if you’ll need twin sheets or twin extra long sheets. A lamp proved invaluable to me. I got a small desk lamp, and hung string lights on my side of the room. Get a desk organizer and a wall calendar. I’ve found a lap desk was helpful when I wanted to sit on my bed and do homework. Some colleges will let you hang things if you fill in the holes when you leave. Mine did, and I got basic, cheap shelves from Wal-Mart to put things like my binders/textbooks on. A tv/dvd player can be good for boredom. You may want to get a fan if you like it cool at night and your roommate doesn’t. On the other hand, bring a blanket in case you’re cold and don’t want to climb into bed when you’re just sitting around. Also, if you’re modest, a bathrobe can be handy. I brought a phone, but never used it; I just used my cell phone. Plastic drawers can be cute and give you more storage. CD player/radio can be good. Also, a tip for your wardrobe: I bring clothes seasonally; example-in the spring I have my summer clothes and few winter pieces in case we have a random cold day.

Important, but often overlooked things: extension cord, ethernet cord for computer(if you college has high speed not wireless internet), umbrella, rain boots(cute and good for flooding sidewalks), your preferred type of power strip to extend the amount of electrical outlets in your room (I swear, it seems like there’s never enough), the basic desk supplies: (pens, pencil, calculator, scissors, glue, tape), laundry detergent and dryer sheets, first aid kit, tool kit, alarm clock (a 10am class sounds late now, but in college for some reason things change,lol), batteries, flashlight, nightlight if you have your own bathroom, spray air freshener (what if your roomie is a slob?), and a snack stash (candy, pretzels, etc., just something to snack on so you don’t have to leave your room).

Of course basic towels, toiletries, and bedding.

I know that’s a lot to think of, but trust me when I say you’ll be glad to have all of it.

Good luck, I’ve been in college for 4+ years (associates and now bachelors) and I can tell you I hated the dorms…

But heres my advice..

Besides the hygiene stuff, clothes and bedding,

1. earplugs – if your a light sleeper, because your likely to get an inconsiderate roommate who doesn’t care if they keep you awake late when you have an 8 am class or work..

If you can afford it, a mini fridge and microwave..

Don’t take valuables… they will probably get stolen by a room mate or visitor… if you do bring them, keep them under your bed…

Be careful with hygiene products, they can get stolen too, its sad and petty when people steal them but it can happen.

Cleaning products, towels, a door hanger for your towels, Toilet paper- unless your dorm supplies it.

the place i’m from public practise isn’t very good so in case you opt for a good practise you’re able to attend to a private one. yet this fairly relies upon, some public colleges are very good and a few are very undesirable, purely as some deepest colleges are very good and others very undesirable.

lots of condoms