Oh, so you are going to college now! Let me congratulate you for coming such a long way. Now, another great adventure is soon to start and there are things you should be ready with so once you go to college, you will experience less worries and hassles. Going to college is an exciting new chapter or life and you should be excited about it. To help you have more system and organization with packing your things, here are some important things you should not forget during packing.

The general categories that you need to remember during packing time are your bath items, laundry items, school supplies, clothing and outfits, medical items, bed stuffs, computer items and gadgets, things for your dorm, food, kitchen items, paperwork and other miscellaneous items. For the specific items of each category that you should not forget to pack for college, here is an organized list:

Bath items:

  • Towels (bath towels, hand towels)
  • Brush and comb
  • Dental Care ( Dental floss, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash)
  • Skin Care Products (lotion, moisturizers, etc)
  • Facial Care Products
  • Grooming Products
  • Hair Products (Hair dryer, curling iron, shampoo, conditioner)
  • Soap
  • Tissue
  • Mirror

Medical

  • First aid kit
  • Medicines
  • Eye glasses, contact lenses
  • Q-tips
  • Vitamins

Bed Stuff

  • Bed sheets
  • Comforter and blanket
  • Mattress Pad
  • Pillow and Pillow cases

Clothing

  • Belts, hats, caps and other accessories
  • Dress
  • T-shirts
  • Pants
  • Underwear
  • Jackets
  • Jewelries
  • Pajamas
  • Robes
  • Shorts
  • Footwear
  • Swim suits

School Supplies

  • Notebooks
  • Pen and Paper
  • Pencil
  • Address book
  • Desk lamp
  • Envelopes
  • Erasers
  • Folders and file storage boxes
  • Notepads
  • Pencil holder
  • Markers and highlighters
  • Index cards
  • Pencil sharpener

Computer and gadget

Things for your Dorm

  • Wall Clock
  • Alarm clock
  • Chair
  • Rugs
  • Cabinet/storage boxes
  • Lamp
  • TV/Stereo
  • Posters

Kitchen and Food

  • Water and Drinks
  • Cereals
  • Instant Noodles
  • Spoon, fork and other utensils
  • Can opener
  • Coffee maker
  • Dorm refrigerator
  • Plate
  • Hot Plate
  • Knife
  • Mug
  • Disposable glasses, plates and utensils
  • Ziploc bags
  • Plastic food containers

Cleaning and Laundry Items

  • Dish Detergent
  • Laundry detergents and soap
  • Hamper
  • Fabric softener
  • Iron
  • Drying rack
  • Stain remover
  • Room freshener
  • Dish cloth and towel

Papers and Documents

  • Financial documents
  • Identification Cards (Student’s ID, social security)
  • Driver’s license
  • Medical and Insurance Forms
  • College Registration Forms