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Dorm Checklist 101

Heading off to college is an unforgettable experience. Make sure your favorite students arrive on campus in style and stocked up on all the basics to ease their transition into dorm life. Luckily the Gift Gurus created this easy, printable checklist of dorm essentials so you won't forget a thing!

Step 1: PRINT this checklist.
Step 2: Go through the list at home and mark off what they already have.
Step 3: Check with the university to find out dorm rules/requirements like what size sheets to get.
Step 4: Check with the future roommate to make sure you aren't doubling up on the italicized items
Study  
We've identified everything they'll need to do good work. Just add motivation!

address book
calculator
computer
desk lamp
dictionary
ethernet cord
extension cord
headphones
memory stick
mp3 player
pencil holder
pens/pencils
plain envelopes
power squid/power strip
scissors
stackable desk trays (at least 3)
stamps
stapler
thesaurus
white out
extra printer cartridges
hole punch
pencil sharpener
phone book
printer
printer paper
Organize  
Small spaces like dorm rooms demand organization. The alternative could be disastrous.

backpack/messenger bag
bed lifts
bulletin board
calendar
hooks
laptop sleeve
push pins
shelf/drawer liners
storage bins
tacky adhesive
under bed boxes
weekend travel bag
batteries
duct tape
flashlight
iron/steamer
ironing board
over the door hooks
screw driver
sewing kit
small hammer
small nails (if allowed)
step stool
string
swiss army knife
Heal  
A well equipped medicine chest is almost as good as mom's chicken soup.

ace bandage
band aids
bandage tape
benadryl
cotton balls
cough drops
freezable ice pack
gauze pads
hydrogen peroxide
imodium
nail clippers
nail file
neosporin
pain reliever
pepto bismol
q-tips
rubbing alcohol
storage bin
thermometer
tweezers
vitamin c
Bathe  
These standards will make even the dreariest dorm showers feel like home.

3 bath towels
3 hand towels
3 wash cloths
shower flip flops
traveling soap container
shower caddy/basket

comb/brush
curling iron/straightener
hair care products
hair dryer

mesh sponge
shower gel/soap
shaving cream
razor
mesh sponge
face soap

facial moisturizer
deodorant
lotion
toothbrush
toothpaste
dental floss
Lounge  
Even the most studious deserve a chill-out session. These essentials will let them lounge with ease.

camera
iPod dock
mirror
photos of family & friends
posters/art
throw blanket
area rug
door mat
dvd player
lounge chair
phone
television
Sleep  
A comfy bed means good sleep & good sleep means good grades. You do the math.

2 pillows
2 sets of sheets
alarm clock
bedside lamp
comforter
duvet cover
fan
headrest pillow
humidifier
tissues
Clean  
The University will do the big jobs, but they're still responsible for cleaning up their own messes.

air freshener/room deodorizer
all purpose cleaner
dryer sheets
laundry bag/basket
laundry detergent
laundry marker
stain remover
dish rack
dish soap
hand vac
lint brush
paper towels
scrubbing pad
sponge
trash bags
trash can
Eat  
They're no gourmet, but they still need to whip up food for thought in an instant.

chip clips
coffee/tea mug
dish set
fork, knife, spoon
glasses
kitchen storage containers
medium sized mixing bowl
microwave safe bowl
water bottle
zip lock bags
can/bottle opener
coffee maker
cook book
cooking utensil kit
dish towels
dorm fridge
microwave
pot holder
Dress  
We know they can dress themselves, make sure they have the basics.

boots
casual shoes
dress shoes
sneakers
professional outfit
formal attire
shirts/blouses
sweats/loungewear
sweaters
lots of socks
lots of underwear
dresses/skirts
pants/jeans
pajamas
hat/gloves/scarf
heavy coat
light jacket
hoodie
slippers
swimsuit


 
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