Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your first year at college. These are just suggestions; you should adapt this list to suit your own situation.
To save packing or shipping, it might make sense to buy some of these items after you arrive. Clothing | | 14 sets of underwear | | 14 pairs of socks (more if you play sports) | | 5 pairs of pants/jeans | | 14 shirts/blouses | | 2 sets of sweats | | Pajamas | | Slippers and/or flip-flops | | 2 sweaters | | Light/heavy jackets | | Gloves/scarf/hat | | 2/3 pair of boots | | 2 pairs of sneakers or comfortable/walking shoes | | 1 set of business-casual clothes | | 1 pair of dress shoes | | 1 swimsuit | …show more content…
| Vitamins | | Antidiarrheal medicine | | Adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment | | Cough drops | | Shower tote | | Shampoo and conditioner | | Hairstyling products | | Bath and face soap | | Travel soap container(s) | | Toothpaste and toothbrush | | Dental floss | | Comb/brush | | Tweezers | | Nail clippers | | Hair dryer | | Razor and shaving cream | | Lotion and/or facial moisturizer | | Cotton swabs | Miscellaneous | | Umbrella | | Backpack | | Sports equipment | Office/Desk Supplies | | Electronic storage media such as CDs/DVDs, memory cards and USB flash drives | | Stapler and staples | | Printer paper | | Pens and pencils | | Pencil holder and sharpener | | Notebooks | | Folder with pockets | | Labels of various sizes | | 3 x 5 cards | | Sticky notes | | Paper clips and binder clips | | Rubber bands | | Scissors | | Highlighter pens (multiple colors) | | Ruler | | Stackable desk trays (at least 4) | | Hanging files or folders | | Dictionary | | Thesaurus | | Stamps and envelopes | Shared Items — Check with roommate(s) | | Audio equipment | | TV and VCR/DVD player | | Coffeemaker/hot pot