Dorm Room Checklist

First day of college is literally right around the corner?

Not only is going to college for the first time a new experience it can be stressful if you are not prepared.

You always want to be 5 steps ahead of everyone else.

When you arrive to school unprepared then you are literally starting the whole experience on the wrong foot.

Here is a list of things, I would recommend that you would need for school for a dorm.

Every college is different, as far as the amenities they provide when you first arrive. 

So if you are dorming consult with your school as to what items will be waiting for you when you arrive to your dorm.


Study 

• Provided
•  Desk
•  Office Chair 
•  Desk Floor Lamp
• Recommended
•  Desk Accessories
•  Light Bulbs
•  Waste Basket
•  Laptop
•  Speakers
•  Table Lamp
•  Bullentin Board
•  Dry-Erase Board
• Wireless Mouse
• Wireless Keyboard
• USB Drive
• Printer
• Ink Cartridges
• Printer Paper
• Surge Protector
• Extension Cord
• Portable Hard Drive
• Notebook
• Binders
• College Riled Paper
• Pencils/ Pens
• Calculator
• Optional
• Bookcase
• Docking Station
•  Book Light
•  Paper Shredder
•  Lap Desk
•  Web Cam
•  Cables/HDMI
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Relax

• Provided
•  Floor Lamp
•  Window Panel
• Recommended
•  Throw
•  Toss Pillow
• Picture Frames
• Candles
• Wall Art
• Digital Music Player
• Headphones/ Speakers
• Wall Clock
• Duct Tape
• Bean Bag Chair
• Air Freshers
• Door Mirror
• Live Plant
•  Oscillating Fan
•  Batteries
• Optional
• TV
• TV Stand
• DVD Player
• Futon
• Lounge Chair
•  Backrest
• Ottoman
• Floor Cushion
•  Area Rug
• Video Games System
• E-book Reader
• Tablet Computer
• Air Purifier 

Sleep

• Provided
• Curtain Rod
• Window Curtains
• Recommend
• Comforter
• Sheet Set
• Blanket
• Bed Skirt
• Bedding Set
•  Pajamas/ Sleep Pants
• Alarm Clock / Radio (Digital Face)
• Bedside Caddy
• Foam Mattress Topper
• Mattress Pad
• Body Pillow
• Pillow Protector
• Bed Pillows
• Bedding set
• Optional
• Mood Fountain

Storage

• Provided
• Drawers
• Closet
• Recommend
•  Plastic Storage Bin
• Storage Bin for Cleaning Products
• Caddy for Bathroom (Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Shaving Creams, Razors)
• Optional  

Here is an example of what a dorm should look like with an example of great storage of things, using the optimal space to the room. 

This video if by missmorganmichellexo courtesy of YouTube

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*disclaimer*

I graduated college years ago.

This list consisted of things that I would imagine students of today would need on top of what I know I purchased when I went to college.

If there is something that I missed or something that would be considered quite outdated please let me know.

Thanks for Reading!

Until Next Time

Lexi K.