What Should I Pack?

Here's a list of what you need as you head off to college.

Remember: If you are sharing a room, contact your roommate to see if you can share buying some of the items for your room. (rugs, trash basket, etc.)

Necessities
Optional
› Alarm Clock (you don't want to miss your morning classes!)

› Address book and planner

› Desk stuff (post-it notes, stamps, stapler, paperclips, envelopes, tape, thumbtacks, pens, pencils, pencil sharpener, and three-hole punch)

› Dictionary and Thesaurus

› Work with an academic advisor when signing up for your courses

› Coffee mug, silverware, plate and bowl

› Trash basket

› Desk lamp and extension cord

› First aid kit

› Batteries
› Towels and washcloths

› Laundry detergent, static guard, dryer sheets, and laundry bag

› Hangers

› Small sewing kit and safety pins, 1 or 2 sets of extra-long twin bed sheets, blankets, pillows

› Kleenex

› Fan

› Calculator

› Winter essentials (hats, gloves, boots, and a winter coat)

› Tools (hammer, screw driver, and a flashlight)

› Shower pail with shampoo, soap, razors, shower shoes, toothbrush and paste, etc.
› A computer

› Surge protector

› Mementoes from home

› Photos, posters, and other decorations

› Camera and film

› Travel iron and table top ironing board

› Rice steamer

› Small microwave