<p>For me, I spent a lot of money on stuff that wasn’t “dorm stuff,” per se, but that was important to have. E.g., things like Tylenol/Advil, allergy medicine, a thermometer, duct tape, rubbing alcohol, batteries, band-aid, etc. Just basic household things that you sort of take for granted when living at home, but when you move out you realize you need your own of. At least I won’t have to spend so much next year. I hardly used any of the stuff, although I did need it once in a while.</p>
<p>My S got a jump on that for me. He came home at 5 a.m. from Project Graduation with a fan and a comforter set. He said all the kids got fans, and he bid on the comforter set in the silent auction because he knew he needed one for school. I must say that I was impresed that he even thought of that.</p>
<p>When I got my first apartment during school I probably spent a couple hundred. Maybe. I think the biggest cost was bedding. My TV was less than bedding! I bought a super cheap one off of Craigslist (though you ALWAYS have to be careful when shopping on Craigslist!) and it worked perfectly! Otherwise I just brought everything from home. I actually felt a little ridiculous when I looked back on all I bought/brought. When I was in my apartment I was usually just on the computer anyway so I didn’t need most of that stuff.</p>
<p>Might be different for a dorm, though. I’ll be able to decorate more and since I won’t be working as much I’ll need more casual clothes. I seriously haven’t bought just everyday casual/school clothes in FOREVER!</p>
<p>All I bring is my laptop and pants…all the rest seem to accumulate without my planning or devising a list of what to bring.</p>
<p>Wow how i wish I was in your position… sigh…</p>
<p>Depends what you want in your room. If you want more “expensive” bedsheets and blankets or cheap ones. Do you want a nice tv? Do you want a lot of plastic closets? I spent around $1000 on a good tv, nice bedsheets/blankets that I still use (finished 2nd year), and just the regular desk stuff like pens.</p>
<p>about $300 or so, most of it was bedding</p>
<p>Keep in mind that a lot of TV can just be watched on a computer. So unless you’re someone who’s addicted to day-time shows or playing video games, I think it’s very possible to get by without paying for an expensive TV. This will also save on many fights about who gets to watch what and who’s bothering the other with their TV on ;)</p>
<p>DD did not have a TV nor will she take one this year. Most colleges still have TV lounges as well.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that your dorm room comes fully furnished. Basically, all you need is bedding and your clothing and you’re good to go. Anything else is extra. I’ve spent less than $300, and that’s including a minifridge ($100 for a nice one that’s lasted me 3 years), a HUGE rug from Target ($100, again, lasted me 3 years), and a GIANT wall mural ($50- it’s an old Apple iPod advertisement from NYC). If you’re a girl, I’d go to Delias’s clearance section or PB Teen’s clearance for super cheap bedding. I also got curtains from WalMart for about $15 and they’re totally adorable.</p>
<p>Feel free to PM me and I’ll share pics of my room.</p>
<p>You will spend as much as you want to. If you wanted to spend nearly nothing you could.</p>
<p>You need bedding, clothing, school supplies, and personal care items. If your living situation does not include a full meal plan- you will need some supplies for cooking and eating. </p>
<p>Almost all of that stuff can be filched from your family’s store of things. Ask your parents what they want to give you and let them upgrade.</p>
<p>As far as extra-long twin sheets are concerned, the only sheet that is differently sized is the fitted sheet. The flat sheets are identical to the standard twin. So if you sleep in a twin bed at home, why not take some of your extra bedding from your house?</p>
<p>Some sort of personal computer is nice. </p>
<p>A TV is not necessary. Don’t buy anything to decorate your room (rug, etc) without discussing it with your roommates.</p>
<p>Your dorm will probably have common kitchen facilities and common entertainment facilities.</p>
<p>See if your school has a trash 2 treasure day during the first week of school. You might be able to grab somethings like a TV, microwave or lamps. save some money for books. I recycle all my stuff since my freshman year so i spent about 150-200 bucks</p>
<p>I have absolutely nothing at home (I haven’t really bought anything in three years), so I am spending a couple grand - but I’m also buying an entirely new wardrobe, a new mp3 player and camera, etc. I don’t even have simple stuff to take with me like a lamp or a backpack, and it adds up quickly. But I have purposefully not spent money in a long time, so it’s not a big deal.</p>
<p>I am glad somebody spent a thousand or over like I did. XD Before I left for school I had ONE set of sheets (not the right size for school), a 20 year old 101 dalmatians comforter which was not coming to college with me, one pair of jeans which did not fit, three t shirts, two hoodies, one pair of athletic shoes, and a laptop. That was pretty much all I had to bring. So I had A LOT to get. And my clothes weren’t even included in my estimate of just over $1,000 because my grandma got those. XD</p>
<p>I will have to buy everything as well - a laptop, a mini fridge, clothes, sheets, comforter, etc. So I suspect it was be over 1k with everything . 
I don’t think I’ll be bringing a TV though - the one in my room is huge and about five years old and I don’t see the point in buying a new flat screen. </p>
<p>Oh, and my shopping will probably be Wal-Mart, than Bed Bath and Beyond and Target.
And Fordham for clothes. :)</p>
<p>This depends a lot on your tastes. I’m a sucker for the nicer things in life; I’ll definitely be in the $1000 or over club by the time this summer’s over (although I’ve held a job for the last three years to be able to afford all of it).</p>