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
