As an incoming freshman, I have read countless articles on what to bring to school and what not to. SO here is a list of all of what I'm going to get, and any must haves that can make your dorm pop!

Bathroom must haves

• Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Get the industrial sized once that you can buy at your local BJs, Costco, Walmart, Target, or even Ulta.
  • Bring more than one bottle! Especially if you have thick hair or need to clean it often.
• Facial cream
  • Keeps your skin nice and clear. I recommend Neutrogena, L’Oreal, or Clinique.
• Towels
  • Make sure to get two sets.
  • Don’t forget to bring a hand towel and face towel!
• Soap
  • You can get bar soap instead of a shower gel, because it lasts longer.
• Tampons and pads
  • Ladies I can’t stress this enough! It is one of the most forgotten things I see on any list I’ve looked at and it’s super important.
• Shower Rug
  • Keeps your floor from getting too wet or moldy.

Bedding

• Pillow
• Sheets
• Comforter/quilt
• Throw Blankets and throw pillows
  • In case you do homework in the dorm or get chilly
• Optional: Bed skirt
  • Hide under the bed storage

Clothing / Accessories

• 14-20 Tops
• 14 Bottoms
  • Both of these will save of laundry
• ALL bras and underwear
  • You never know if you may need extra pairs
• 14-25 pairs of socks
• Sneakers
• 2-3 pairs of casual shoes
• Heels!
  • When you want to go out for some fun!
  • You should only bring one pair
• 3 Dresses
  • For special events
• Raincoats and rain boots
  • Also bring an umbrella.
• Bring a small box of some jewelry is you like to wear it
  • Don’t bring your most expensive pair just in case you lose it
• Bring a backpack!
  • For laptops and books
• A small purse
• Wallet
• Lanyard
  • For your student ID
• Make Up

Cleaning Supplies

• Paper towels
• All purpose cleaning soap
• Swiffer wet jet
• Duster
• Broom
• Sweeping brush and pan
• Laundry detergent
• Drier sheets
• Bleach
  • To clean whites and your sheets!

ALSO!

• Mini fridge
• Coffee maker
• Microwave
• Scale
  • To keep freshman 15 in check
• Containers
• Quarters
  • For laundry machines
• Pens and Pencils
• Notebooks
• Laptop

Optional

• Small desk Cactus
  • Easy to keep around and super cute
• Tapestry
  • To cover up those brick walls with something fun and fresh
• Paintings
  • Can be some you buy or something you make
• Fun paper weights
• Cork Board/ Dry erase board
  • Helps keep you organized
• Twinkly lights
  • Just for decor
  This should help you through your first semester just fine!