{"id":13015,"date":"2017-07-25T00:10:47","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T04:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=13015"},"modified":"2023-06-15T09:30:40","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T13:30:40","slug":"the-ultimate-dorm-room-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/the-ultimate-dorm-room-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Dorm Room Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Notebooks<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Are you a student or know of a student headed back to college or university this fall?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you need a dorm room checklist to help you pack or keep track of items?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packing for a college or university dorm room can be a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, when you take the time to review, shop, pack, and double-check items, it can make the process go a little more smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, I offer a helpful dorm room checklist to help college and university students get organized for the upcoming school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please keep in mind, this checklist is meant to be used as a guideline. You can pick and choose which items best fit your needs and situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And remember, if you\u2019re ever in doubt about what you should pack or bring with you, consult your college or university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, let\u2019s move onto the dorm room checklist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedding items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • Antibacterial mattress cover*<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bedsheets*<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Comforter or duvet*<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Blankets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pillows<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pillowcases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    *twin size or extra long twin size, depending on your school<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bath Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Bath towels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hand towels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Body poufs or washcloths<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bath soap or body wash<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hand soap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Facial soap or cleanser<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shampoo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Conditioner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Toothbrush<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Toothpaste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Floss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bathrobe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shower caddy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shower cap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Flip flops (for the shower)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Beauty and Personal Care Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • Comb<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Brush<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hair accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hair styling products<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hairdryer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Flat iron and\/or curling iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tweezers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Nail scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Nail file<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Cotton balls<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Cotton swabs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Small mirror<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Contact lenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Contact lense case<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Contact lense solution\/cleaner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Eyeglasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Eyeglasses case<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Makeup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Medication<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Vitamins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Laundry Care Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        • Laundry detergent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Fabric softener<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Hamper or hamper bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ironing board<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Hangers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Desk and Study Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          • Reading or desk lamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Three-hole puncher<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Three-ring binders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Loose-leaf paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Printer paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Notebooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Pens<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Pencil sharpener<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Eraser<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Highlighters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Pencil or pen case<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Ruler<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Laptop rest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Wastebasket<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Electronic Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            • Alarm clock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Cell phone or smart phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Cell phone or smart phone charger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Fan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Computer (laptop or desktop tower and monitor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Computer charger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Tablet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Tablet charger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Mouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • MP3 player<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • MP3 player charger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Radio or stereo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • TV<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • DVD player<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Extension cords<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Surge protectors\/power strips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Kitchen Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              • Microwave<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Mini-fridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Water filter pitcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Water filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Plates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Mugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Utensils (forks, knives, spoons)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Dish soap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Dishcloth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Sponge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Disinfectant wipes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Paper towels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Personal Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                • Wallet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Watch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Sunglasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Sunglasses case<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Lanyard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Backpack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Purse or bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Combination lock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Umbrella<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Hand wipes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Clothing Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  • Shirts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Slacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Skirts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Dresses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Sweaters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Socks and hosiery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Underwear<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Pajamas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Slippers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Exercise or gym clothing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Sneakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Light jacket or coat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Heavy jacket or coat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Other Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                      \n
                    • Sports equipment and accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Musical instruments and accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      How about you? What do you think of the above dorm room checklist? Which items would you add to or include in the checklist? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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