Attention Freshmen or anyone wondering what they may be forgetting for college, I’ve put together the ultimate checklist for college students on what you need for your dorm room.

• Desk lamp:  Great for those not wanting to turn on the main light and bothering roommates.
• Telephone / Answering Machine:  You may need this for your dorm if your college doesn’t offer free phone service.
• Dorm Bedding:  You’ll need pillows, sheets, and don’t forget that matress pad for your bed.
• Alarm clock:  You’re going to need to wake up in the morning for classes.
• Hot Pot:  If you’re a fan of coffee or tea, you may want to brew your own cups every morning.
• Transportation:  Do you need a bike or possibly Rollerblades to get around campus?
• Key Chain:  You’ll need something to keep your dorm room key on you at all times.
• Lockbox:  Bring something that you can lock up when you’re out of the dorm.  Crime is huge on campus.
• Clothes Hangers:  If you have a closet, you’ll need hangers to hang up your clothes.
• Shower Shoes:   This is one most students overlook.  You won’t want to walk around the shower floors without shoes!
• Toiletry Bag:  You’re going to need everything bathroom related.  Toothpaste, shampoo, toothbrush, mouth wash, floss, makeup, deodorant, etc.
• Posters:  Sounds kind of silly but you’ll need something to remind you of home.
• Laundry Supplies:  You’ll need a laundry basket, bag and detergent for your laundry duties.
• Quarters:  Bring lots of them for the laundrymat.
• Earplugs:  This one is huge.  If you have loud neighbors or a roommate, this will help you get better sleep at night.
• Eyemask:   You may find it too light or you just can’t sleep.  With an eye mask, it will make it easier for you to sleep as well.
• Cups and Dishes:  Even if you’re staying in a small dorm room, it doesn’t hurt to have a few small dishes and plates. 
• Microwave:  If you don’t want to eat out every night, I suggest looking into getting a dorm microwave.
• Refrigerator:  Get a refridgeator built for a dorm that will chill your food and beverages.
• Cleaning Stuff:  Clorox wipes come to mind.  Bring small cleaning supplies to keep dorm clean.
• Trashcan:  You have to throw things away, don’t you?
• Headphones:  You won’t want to disturb others while you’re listening to your music.
• First Aid Kit:  You’ll need a first aid kit just in case small accidents happen.
• Medicine:  Bring small medicine bottles like Motrin, Excedrin, etc for pain relief.
• Power Strip:  Dorm rooms don’t have a lot of plugs, you may need a power strip.
• Extension Cords:  You may find that the outlets are in awful spots.  Bring a few extension cords just in case.
• Ethernet Cable:  If you can’t connect to the wireless network, you may want to connect via a cable.
• Router:  If you’re thinking about hooking up more than one thing to the internet, you may want a small 4 port router.
• Rug:  Most dorm rooms don’t have the greatest floors.  You may want a  rug to keep your feet warm.
• Desk Chair:  You need to sit somewhere when you’re typing away on your computer.
• Electronics:  TV, Radio, Computer.  You’ll need something for entertainment when you’re not studying.
• DVDs:  If you decide to bring your DVD player, don’t forget to tag along some of your favorite DVDs.
• Fan:  If you live somewhere warm, you may find yourself needing a fan if the A/C isn’t doing the trick.
• Stamps / Envelopes:  You may find that you’ll need to mail something out here and there.
• Calling Card:  If your school doesn’t offer free phone service and you don’t have a phone, get a calling card.
• Storage Containers:  Get some storage containers so that you can be organized.
• Tool Box:  Bring some simple tools like screwdrivers, hammers and don’t forget that duct tape!

If you’ve found that I’ve missed anything on the list, let me know and I’ll add it!  Print this up and share with your friends.  Let’s make everyone’s move to college a little easier.