<p>-Febreeze/air freshener
-Trash can
-Quarters for laundry
-Disinfectant spray/bleach
-Lint brush
-Stain remover (Tide pen)
-Windex
-laundry bag
-laundry detergent
-paper towels
-laundry marker
-Lysol/Clorox wipes
-Sewing kit
*most dorms (the vast majority) have a communal vacuum; only bring a swiffer/broom if you KNOW you’ll be in a room with wooden floors)</p>
<p>ELECTRONICS:</p>
<p>-Laptop
-Refrigerator/Electric cooler (ONLY if it’s allowed!)
-Headphones/stereo/MP3 player
-speakers
-Camera
-Cell phone
-Chargers for iPod, cell phone, camera etc…
-Printer and refill cartridges (HELPFUL. PLEASE TRY TO GET ONE)
-Fan (probably not)
-Earplugs or noise canceling headphones
-Extension cords, surge protectors etc…
-Ethernet/phone cords (probably not. wait until you arrive)
-Extra computer battery
-Flashlight
-Web cam
-Jump/thumb drives
-blank CD’s
-flash drive
-DVDs
-alarm clock
-batteries
-light bulbs
-mouse pad
-radio
-calculator (graphing, scientific)</p>
<p>PAPER STUFF (SCHOOL SUPPLIES)</p>
<p>-Lots of sticky notes
-Pens, pencils, stationary supplies
-Paper clips
-Thumb tacks
-Stamps
-Shoeboxes (for projects) [don’t recommend it…you likely won’t do many projects, if any at all]
-Printer Paper
-Notebook Paper
-Notebooks
-Tape
-Stapler
-Art Supplies
-Scissors
-day planner
-envelopes
-erasers
-folder
-foreign language dictionary
-highlighters
-manila envelopes
-sharpies
-pencil sharpener (if not using mechanical; i recommend mechanical)
-tape measure
-three hole punch
-calendar
-graph paper
-masking tape
-book marks
-dictionary, thesaurus
-rubber bands</p>
<p>FOOD</p>
<p>-Microwave popcorn
-Pop tarts
-water
-Candy
-Silverware
-Gum
-granola bars
-mints
-Cereal
-powdered drink
-Tea bags/hot cocoa mix
-Non-refrigerated food- granola, fruit, nuts, chex mix, pretzels, etc…
-RAMEN
(also a bowl and plate come in very handy)</p>
<p>FURNITURE & STORAGE</p>
<p>-crates
-Under-bed storage (if you don’t plan to raise your bed)
-Over the door hook for towels etc…
-Plastic storage drawers
-Lots of hangers
-Stick on wall hooks
-Bed risers
-containers/storage
-A cushy chair (if you have enough room!!!)
-Book case (most likely not. most dorms come with a bookcase or two)
-Seat cushion, extra pillows
-nightstand
-Full-length mirror
-posters
-poster goo
-Dry-erase board and markers
-Shoe rack or tree
-Desk lamp
-Extra lamps
-bulletin board
-desk chair (MOST DORMS SUPPLY THESE)
-drying rack
-folding chair
-Pictures of your friends, family, posters
-hanging jewelry organizer</p>
<p>BEDDING</p>
<p>-Extra long sheets
-Comforter/duvet
-Stuffed animals
-Mattress Pad/Cover
-Fleece Blanket
-Pillow
-Pillow Cases
-Squishy Pillow
-Blanket for sitting on outside/ground
-extra duvet</p>
<p>CLOTHING</p>
<p>-lounge wear/robe
-A lot of clean underwear
-Running shoes
-winter wear (mittens, hat, scarf)
-Snow boots (bean boots or similar)
-Uggs
-normal clothes
-Umbrella, raincoat
-duffel bag
-Backpack/Messenger Bag/tote
-Extra socks
-Beach/Pool Towel
-sunglasses
-bathing suits
-extra flip flops
-unique clothing items (spandex, costume pieces, bright patterns) (YESYESYES!!! YOU WILL NEED THIS, TRUST ME! There are all sorts of occasions for this, from “Random Dance” [a middlesex tradition] to team psyches!)
-accessories and jewelry
-pj’s
-rainboots
-tote bags
-sports apparel</p>
<p>MISC.</p>
<p>-Water bottles (reusable + a brita filter is best!)
-Locks for lockers (where applicable)
-Wrapping paper and bows
-Paperwork
-Playing cards
-sports balls and equipment
-bike, helmet, lock
-board games
-frisbee
-duct tape
-musical instrument/music books
-roller blades
-lanyard/key chain/wristlet
-eye glass repair kit</p>