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College Dorm Essentials Checklist (For Guys)
by Joe DePalma

Every college adventurer needs his gear. Supply yourself with the following dorm room essentials from this checklist and you will be ahead of the curve on your very first day:

Bedding Supplies - College Dorm Essentials
Checklist (usually a twin bed)

•  Sheets and pillowcases

•  Bedspread or comforter

•  Blankets

•  Egg crate foam mattress

•  Extra pillows

Bathroom Supplies - College Dorm Essentials Checklist

•  Shower caddy

•  Shampoo/conditioner

•  Hair styling products

•  Razors/shaving cream

•  Flip Flops

•  Soap (bath and face)

•  Traveling soap containers

•  Toothbrush

•  Toothpaste

•  Floss

•  Washcloth

•  Towels

•  Brush/comb

•  Tweezers

•  Tissues

•  Nail clippers

•  Hair dryer / Hair products

•  Q-tips

•  Makeup supplies

•  Toilet paper

•  Moisturizer

Dorm Room Dining Supplies –
College Dorm Essentials Checklist

•  Ice cube trays

•  Bottle opener (w/ a cork screw)

•  Can opener

•  Small plastic food storage containers for leftovers

•  Coffee maker

•  Garbage can

•  Small fridge

•  Microwave

•  Cups, plates, bowls, and utensils

•  Cereal

•  Soda

•  Bottled water

•  Popcorn

•  Napkins

•  Paper towels

Desk Necessities – College Dorm Essentials Checklist

•  Lamp

•  Highlighters

•  Paper

•  Pens

•  Pencils

•  Computer and printer

•  Colored pencils

•  Stapler

•  Folders

•  Sticky pads

•  Paper clips

•  Index cards

•  Scissors

•  Ruler

•  Dictionary

•  Thesaurus

•  Stamps and envelopes

•  Binders

•  Calculator

•  Computer diskettes

•  Blank CDs

•  White correction fluid

General Dorm Room Supplies –
College Dorm Essentials Checklist

•  Playing cards

•  TV

•  Video game system/games

•  DVD player

•  MP-3 player

•  Speakers/Stereo

•  Movies

•  Posters

•  Something that lights up or moves (i.e: lava lamp, black light, glow posters, or bubble lamp)

•  Standing lamp

•  Phone

•  Alarm clock

•  Fan

•  Sleeping bag

•  Small first aid kit

•  Small sewing kit

•  Small tool kit

•  Multi-purpose spray cleaner

•  Backpack

•  Flashlight

•  Batteries

•  Power strip

•  Extension cord

•  Prepaid phone card

•  ATM card

•  Student advantage card

•  Health insurance card

•  Hangers

•  Milk crates for storage (also may double as a laundry basket)

•  Under the bed storage trays

•  Digital Voice Recorder for studying

Laundry Supplies - College Dorm Essentials Checklist

•  Laundry basket

•  Laundry detergent

•  Fabric softener

•  Lots of quarters

Clothing Guideline - College Dorm Essentials Checklist

•  Bathing suit

•  Bathrobe

•  Underwear

•  Socks

•  Pants or jeans

•  T-shirts

•  Sweats or wind pants

•  Pajamas

•  Slippers

•  Sweaters

•  Light and heavy jacket

•  Gloves/hat/scarf (if the climate calls for it)

•  1 pair of boots

•  1 pair of sneakers

•  1 pair of dress shoes

•  1 set of semi-formal attire

•  A few hats

•  Accessories (ie: jewelry, belts, watch)

The most important item of all is your laptop. Be sure to have a newer laptop with an extended life battery. Once you have everything ready to go be sure to enjoy the dorms and remember to pack light and think positively!

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