It's officially that time of year for moving into or back to school. (Disclaimer: I moved in on the 24th). We all have immense piles of stuff we bring to college, whether it's because we overpack or because we buy new stuff out of excitement. Whatever your reason is here are a few things you need to have when you move into a dorm:

1. A step stool

If your bed is raised off the ground and you're short like me, you need one so you don't go home purple and bruised for the holidays from constantly jumping in and out of bed every day.

2. A fan (or two)

It's still summer across the country and colleges are economical about air conditioning (aka there is none). So, you and your roommate should each get fans just to be on the safe side. That way, you'll still have one if someone's breaks. (This happened to my roommate's box fan, but I don't know how). My tiny Honeywell fan has lasted five years now, as of move-in day. Pro-tip: Get one that oscillates to cool the whole room! Your roommate(s) will thank you.

3. A printer

If you want to be cost-effective you can share one, that someone brings but this should definitely be on your list. You do not want to be the student that doesn't have their midterm paper because they finished it at 4 a.m. and slept until the last second, leaving no time for a library pit-stop. Professors love things printed and double-spaced so they can write comments.

4. Scissors

My roommate and I didn't have any scissors when we got to school, so my dear mother got two pairs for a dollar at CVS at 10 p.m. before driving the six hours back to Atlanta. (She is the answer to all my problems.)

You will need scissors, eventually, whether it's to cut papers to a certain size, open packages or for an art project. If you have a pair in your desk you won't have to waste twenty minutes asking everyone on the hall for a pair.

I hope this helps you out a little with your packing woes. Have a great year!