The Ultimate College Shopping List

Whether you are living in a dorm, an apartment, or even at home, this list will make it easier when preparing for a successful semester!

Storage/ Basic Needs

☐ Bedside Lamp

☐ Alarm Clock

☐ Trash Can ☐ Storage Bins ☐ Under the Bed Storage Bins ☐ Fan ☐ Bulletin Board ☐ Dry Erase Board

☐ Mini Tool Box

☐ Picture Hangers

☐Utility Cart

Laundry Supplies

☐ Drying Rack ☐ Laundry Detergent

☐ Lint Brush

☐ Sewing Kit

☐ Laundry Bag/ Basket

☐ Clothes Hanger

Bed Supplies

☐ Sheets and Pillowcases

☐ Pillows

☐ Mattress Pad

☐ Blankets

☐ Comforter/Bedspread

Office Supplies

☐ Desk Lamp

☐ Electronic Storage Media

☐ Stapler/Staples

☐ Printer Paper/Printer

☐ Pen and Pencils

☐ Pencil Holder + Sharpener

☐ Notebooks

☐ Folder with Pockets

☐ Label of Various Sizes

☐ 3 x 5 Index Cards

☐ Sticky Notes

☐ Paper Clips

☐ Rubber Bands

☐ Tape

☐ Scissors

☐ Highlighter Pen

☐ Ruler

☐ Stackable Desk Trays

☐ Stamps + Envelopes

Electronics/ Appliances

☐ Laptop

☐ Portable Speakers

☐ HDMI cord, Ethernet cord for Computer

☐ Surge Protector

☐ Extension Cords

☐ 3-2 Prong Adapters

☐ MP3 Player

☐ Headphones

☐ Camera

☐ Cell Phone

☐ Mini Fridge

iPad

Bathroom Supplies

☐ Shower Caddy

☐ Shower Shoes

☐ Shampoo + Conditioner

☐ Toothpaste + Toothbrush

☐ Fingernail Kit

☐ Hair Dryer/Straightener/Curling

☐ Lotion/Facial Moisturizer

☐ Comb/Brush

☐ Shower Gel/Soap

☐ Face Wash

☐ Cotton Pads/Cotton Swaps

☐ First Aid Kit

Household/Kitchen Items

☐ Paper Towels

☐ Trash Bags

☐ Light bulbs

☐ Cleaners

☐ Dish Soap

☐ Dish Detergent (If you have a dishwasher)

☐ Plastic Storage Bags

☐ Food-storage Containers

☐ Wet Wipes

☐ Bowls, Plates, and Cups

☐ Coffee Mug

☐ Water Bottle

☐ Silverware

☐ Can/Bottle Opener

Miscellaneous

☐ Umbrella

☐ Backpack

☐ Lunch box