Listed below are a few suggested items that you should consider when packing. You will want to talk with your roommate as well and see what they might be bringing and what you will choose to share.
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Bed
80" twin XL bedding (sheets and blankets) Pillowcases and pillows Mattress pad and mattress cover Throw blanket
Bath
Bath towels Bathrobe Cleaning supplies Shower caddy Shower shoes
Desk/School Supplies
Desk lamp Laptop/Computer/Tablet Backpack or tote bag Planner Binders, Folders, and Notebooks Pencils, Pens, Highlighters and case Calculator Calendar Desk lamp Scissors Flash drives
Laundry & Cleaning
Laundry bag/basket Hangers Detergent, bleach, fabric softeners
Miscellaneous
Alarm Clock Adhesive hooks & strips (that come off cleanly) Bulletin board/dry erase board Trashcan Earplugs Fan Flashlight Sleep mask Keurig Fan Micro-fridge Mini-Fridge no more than 4.0 cubic feet Power strip/Surge protector Flashlight TV with coaxial cable Cooking Utensils (pots, pans, cups, plates, bowls, etc.)
Storage
Closet organizer Bed risers Under-bed storage
Technology
Batteries TV w/ cable cord Chargers (phone, laptop, etc.) Headphones Laptop and case
Medical
Allergy, cold and flu medicine Multivitamins Over-the-counter pain medication Prescriptions and refill information First aid kit Hot and cold packs Bandages
Documents
Driver’s license/ Passport Copy of birth certificate and Social Security Emergency contact list Health/dental insurance cards
And here is a gentle reminder of what NOT to bring...
Toaster/Toaster ovens
Hot plates, grills and any item with an open heating coil
Crockpots
Microwaves
Microwave ovens
Extension cords
Space heaters
Electric blankets
Upholstered furniture
Ultraviolet/Infrared/Halogen lamps
Multi-head lamp with plastic shades
String lights or paper lanterns
Tapestries
Air conditioning units
Incense/incense burners or candles
Hookahs
Alcohol and/or alcohol containers to be used as decoration
Archery equipment, air pistols, BB guns, firearms, etc.
Animals (fish are allowed however, they must be in a 10 gallon tank or smaller)