With college being a new thing for me this year, I was pretty clueless when I stepped into Target to do my dorm shopping. A mattress cover? Drawer liners? Since when do I need this stuff?? Over the past two weeks, I’ve been to three different Targets a total of nine times, because every time I get home, I realize I forgot something else! Basically, college shopping can be stressful.
I’ve finally gotten everything organized though, and to help out any other college students getting ready to live the dorm life, I made a master list of everything you could possibly need. Seriously, I went way overboard with this dorm thing. I’m not even sure how I’ll fit everything in it. There are probably a lot of things on here that you already have sitting around your home, so make a list of those things first to avoid double buying!
Don’t forget to pin so you can check things off later!
Around The Dorm
Laundry bag
Laundry bin
Drawer liners
Mini fan
Bedside caddy
Over the door mirror
Rug
Futon/comfy chair
Mini ottomans with storage
TV
Trash/recycling bin and bags
Bedding
Comforter
Sheets
Sleeping pillow
Decorative pillows
Pillow protector
Mattress protector
Comfy blanket
Mattress pad Be sure to check with your housing office for bed sizes, because your dorm may require Twin XL sheets!
Bathroom
Shower caddy
Face towels
Hand towels
Bath towels
Shower shoes
Bath robe
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Mouth wash
Floss
Face cleanser/moisturizer
Shower gel/shampoo/conditioner
Shaving cream/razors
Hair products
Hair brush/comb
Straightening/curling iron
Blow dryer
Lotion
Closet
Tubular hangers
Scarf hanger
Shoe organizer
Hanging jewelry organizer
Desk
Mouse/mouse pad
Pencil cups
Calendar
Lamp
Bulletin board
Push pins
Electronics
Phone and charger
Laptop and charger
Printer, paper, and ink
Camera
Headphones
Power strip
Surge protector
USB
DVD’s
Network cable
Alarm clock
Portable Hard Drive
Kitchen
Silverware
Cutting board
Plates
Bowl
Cups
Coffee mug
To-go coffee mug
Microwaveable Tupperware
Microwaveable steame
Microwaveable Ramen cooker
Microwaveable soup bowl
Basically everything microwaveable
Coffee maker
Microwave
Mini Fridge
Kitchen towels
Dish detergent
Food (I’ll leave that one to you)
Personal
First aid box
Allergy medicine
Cold medicine
Pain medicine
Upset stomach medicine
Itch-relief cream
Band-aids
Thermometer
Eyedrops
Deoderant
Make-up
Feminine products
Vitamins
Cotton balls
Tissues
School Supplies
Binders
Spirals
Folders
Stapler
Pens
Pencils
Highlighters
Tape
3-hole puncher
Extra notebook paper
Planner
Post-It notes
Paper clips
Scissors
Note cards
White-out
Calculator
…Everything Else
Disinfecting wipes
Brita filter
Umbrella
Laundry detergent
Dryer sheets
Stain remover
Lint roller
Lock (if your dorm comes with a lockable drawer, otherwise I suggest purchasing a safe!)
Storage bins
Handheld broom
Reusable water bottle
Backpack
Tool kit<
Hanging hooks
Weekend bag
