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title: "College Shopping List"
url: https://thebloggingbrew.com/college-shopping-list/
description: "College shopping can be a hassle, but this list will make sure you don't forget a thing!"
published: 2014-08-11
updated: 2014-08-11
---

# College Shopping List

Published 2014-08-11

August 11, 2014 · filed under [college](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/college/) · [ permalink: /college-shopping-list/ ]

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](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/196117758749706639/) 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