What to Take to College

Here's a checklist of some things that you'll definitely need to bring to your dorm room at college.  I compiled a list from several different lists I have been given throughout the last couple of months.  I hope this helps. :)

For school:
- Backpack
- Decent calculator
- Pencils/Pens
- Glue
- Highlighters
- Sharpies
- Erasers
- Stapler
- Staples
- Post It Notes
- Colored Pencils
- Pencil case
- Ruler
- Folders
- Notebooks
- Looseleaf paper
- Scissors
- Planner

For the kitchen:
- Plates, Bowls, Cups
- Disposable plates, bowls, cups
- Silverware
- Disposable silverware
- Cooking utensils
- Mini-fridge
- Snacks

For your health and hygiene:
- First aid kit
- Bandages
- Cough drops
- Vitamins
- Ibuprofen
- Sunscreen
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shaving cream
- Razors
- Q-Tips
- Cotton balls
- Dental floss
- Deodorant
- Perfume/cologne
- Makeup
- Hairbrush
- Ponytail holders
- Straightener, curling iron
- Nail clipper
- Robe
- Shower shoes
- Shower tote
- Soap
- Towels
- Tweezers
- Face wash

For doing your laundry:
- Clothes (obviously)
- Laundry basket
- Collapsible hamper (optional)
- Watch
- Detergent
- Fabric softener
- Stain remover
- Sewing kit
- Shoes
- Hats, gloves
- Rain boots/rain jacket/umbrella
- Swimwear, just in case
- Ironing board/iron (optional)

For your room:
- Comforter/sheets
- Pillow/pillow sheets
- Mattress pad
- Cleaning supplies
- Waste basket
- Calendar
- Desk lamp
- Mirror
- Hangers
- Pictures of your friends
- Bulletin board of some sort
- Wall decorations
- Storage trays
- Plants

For anything else (most are optional):
- Batteries
- Tape
- Tissues
- Hand sanitizer
- Books
- Cell phone
- Laptop
- TV
- All chargers!
- Camera
- Mp3 player and headphones
- Bike
- CD player and CDs
- Radio
- Printer/ink/paper
- Board games
- Flash drive
- Envelopes and stamps
- Rubber bands
- Bike

And don't forget the important stuff:
- Driver's license
- Social security number
- Health records
- Passport
- Insurance information
- A safe of some sort to hide that stuff