The Ultimate College Packing List

October 23, 2018

The Ultimate College Packing List

**Optional Items Marked for Budgets - it's all optional but these are things you can definitely live without

Clothing
I'm not going to tell you what specific clothes to bring, because everyone is different. Just be aware of the weather in your area. For the record though, I wear leggings and a hoodie practically every day (shoutout to my dad for the fleece lined leggings so I can maintain this uniform in 20 degree weather)
Basics:

Underwear
Bras/Sports Bras
Socks
Shirts
Tanktops/under shirts
Gym Clothes
Shorts
Leggings
Sweatpants
Jeans/Pants
Pajamas
Sweatshirts/Hoodies
Long Sleeves
Coat/Jackets
Windbreaker
At least one nice dress
Boots (rain boots, snow boots, fashion boots)
Sneakers
Slippers
Jewelry: earrings, necklaces, rings, etc.
Belt
Hats/Gloves/Scraves
Robe
Shower Shoes/Flip Flops

Bedding

Twin XL down comforter
Two sets of twin XL sheets and pillow covers (jersey fabric is the best)
Mattress pad cover** -this adds a good layer of padding for extra comfort on the flimsy college mattresses they give you
Pillows - at least 2
Accent pillows**
Quilt -shoutout to my nana for my amazing homemade quilt
Throw blankets
Bedskirt** -if you want, this helps if you plan on using under your bed as storage space

Desk/Bedside

Lamp - a book light too, if you plan on reading in bed. Get one that clips to your bed frame
Bed Caddy** - this is great if you're in a lofted bed for holding your books and night time gear
Alarm Clock** - or use your phone!
Desk Organizer

Decor**

Picture Frames
Family photos/posters
Christmas Lights
Wall decals - your college may have rules against these
Wall Mirror
Throw Rug
Plants/Succulents

Bathroom

Shower Caddy - I have one for morning (face wash, toothbrush and toothpaste)and one for night (shower time)
2-4 Towel and Washcloth sets - this depends on how often you plan to do laundry
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Shampoo and Conditioner
Hair Dryer
Flat Iron/Curling Iron
Facewash
Makeup remover/wipes
Acne creams, toner, etc.
Body wash/soap
Shaving Cream
Razors
Q Tips
Contacts and Contact Solution

Beauty Products

Lotion
Perfume
Tweezers
Makeup
Hair Spray
Detangler
Nail Polish
Nail Polish Remover & Cotton Balls
Face Masks
Hair Elastics/Bobby Pins
Headbands/Scrunchies
Deodorant
Chapstick
Hair Brush

Electronics

Laptop - my ultimate lifeline
Laptop Charger
Cell Phone
Cell Phone Charger
Headphones
At least 2 extension cords
Calculator
TV/DVD Player**
Microwave**
Mini Fridge - my other lifeline
Ethernet Cable - there is nothing worse than slow WiFi when a paper is due
Printer and Printer Ink** - Most schools allow you to turn in assignments electronically now or have printers available on campus
Speaker
Camera**

Storage

Collapsible Storage Boxes**
Rolling Storage Cart** - this serves as my pantry and hair/makeup station
Suitcase/Carry On Duffel
Drawer Organizer
Shoe Hanger**
Door Hanger**

School Supplies

Notebooks for EVERY class
Index Cards
College rule bind paper
Post-Its
Binder with dividers/folders - the amount of binders you will need varies according to your classes, I only use mine for returned assignments and the very rare handout (we live in a digital age folks)
Pens
Mechanical Pencils
Highlighters
A Planner - I use this CONSTANTLY
Scissors
Tape
Mini Stapler
Tacks
Bulletin Board
Wall/Desk Calendar
Textbooks
Backpack