Hello Everyone,
I have a few quick questions that are easy to answer. So, I’m moving into my college dorm for the spring 2022 semester and I was wondering what supplies/materials should I bring for my dorm room? If I have to go shopping, where can I get the best or cheapest deals on dorm supplies?**
-Thank you
There are so many answers to this very general question. You can start with this:
https://blog.ocm.com/posts/college-packing-checklist-what-to-bring-to-your-dorm-room
Once you have your list, also factor in the convenience of buying close to your college (if it is not too rural) vs buying in advance and having to transport. My D liked shopping at Ikea, Target and Bed Bath & Beyond. Also, less is more. Start with the basics. Amazon delivers if you need something later. 
Good luck and enjoy your new school!
The first step would be to find out what it is that is supplied, allowed, or discouraged. Some colleges will allow printers, other’s don’t. Some people even regulate the type of extension cords.
Next consider how small your assigned closet/cabinet space is - can you fit more than would fit in two suit cases?
Below-bed-storage and similar organizers are helpful.
Some items, like coffee-makers, fridge, etc. may be shared with a room mate. Those kind of things should be left until you have coordinated who brings what.
If you look around your current room, think of whatever you actually used in the past month. Chances are, you won’t miss it if you don’t bring it.
Early-graduating seniors, or people moving into apartments are often eager to sell fridges or other items at the cheap. Check if your college has some sort of “second hand” sale or online group - in which case you don’t have to bring those items.
thank you, i will add these items to my shopping list
thank you
@unknowncreature For the most part, people actually need far less than they think they do. I would take only the essentials, and then add on if you need items. So, sheets, pillow, blanket/quilt, towels, toiletries. Some notebooks to take notes if you prefer doing so on paper. A laptop computer – you can ask the financial aid office is there is any additional aid to get a computer your first year if you need one (the answer is likely no, but maybe there is a loan fund specifically for that, if necessary). A lot of time, colleges provide the software that you will need for free – so definitely don’t purchase any software until you find that out. Your academic advisor should be able to give you information about what the minimum requirements are for your laptop (since you are going into Engineering) and then either the advisor and/or financial aid can hopefully give you input as to what software the university requires and can help you with.
Many colleges have centralized printers that students can use, and honestly, in today’s digital world, most people don’t hand in printed papers anyhow – they are submitted online through online software that time-stamps it and delivers it to the professor
My kids both went to college with minimal supplies and did just fine.
Good luck!
Thank you. I went shopping last week and I saved a lot of money and didn’t exceed my budget.
I’m glad!
When is your first day of class?
thank you
January 10, 2022
I have a problem with my refrigerator and it is making a buzzing noise. Please guide me how to resolve this issue.
First, check if there is anything impeding the refrigerator. Appliances do buzz and most appliance repairmen need to see and hear the problem. If you can return it, return it. If not, contact the manufacturer.
Thank you all for sharing own tips and checklists, I feel I’ll save much money when preparing for my day X.