College Packing List

You're about to leave home and be on your own for the first time. It's okay to be unsure of what exactly you need to bring with you. I got you.

Essentials

• Sheets/pillow/comforter
• Any medications you need
• Backpack
• Pens/pencils
• Planner
• Notebooks/paper
• Textbooks (obviously)
• Laptop/charger
• Headphones
• Cell phone/charger
• Shampoo/conditioner/soap
• Towel
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Clothing
• Laundry detergent/dryer sheets
• Quarters, if laundry is not included
• Shower shoes (flip flops-trust me, college showers can be gross)
• Shoes (enough that you're prepared for any weather)
• Jackets (enough that you're prepared for any weather)
• Fridge (if your school doesn't provide one)
• Microwave (if your school doesn't provide one)

Not Essential (but still very helpful)

• Printer
• Tape
• Stapler/staples
• Photos of friends/family/pets
• Travel mug (you'll want to bring coffee to class)
• Decorations for your dorm
• Air freshener
• Mirror
• Curling iron/straightener
• Your favorite musical instrument (there will likely be people you can jam with)
• Books for pleasure reading
• Flashlight
• Umbrella
• Fan (if AC not provided, or you get hot easily)
• Small space heater (if heat not provided, or you get cold easily)
• Rug
• Your favorite stuffed animal (trust me, nobody will judge you)
• Scarf/hat/gloves (if you're somewhere where it actually snows)
• Volleyball/basketball/frisbee/soccer ball

If I forgot anything, tell me in the comments!