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The Ultimate College Packing List

Here is the plain and simple Ultimate College Packing List!
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The Ultimate Dorm Room Packing List

Bed & Bath
Bed risers
Extra-long sheets
Mattress cover
Premium Mattress pad
Pillows & pillow cases
Comforter / Bed Spread
Blankets
Monogrammed towels
Simple curtain and rod

For Room & Closet
Storage boxes/crates
Hangers
Desk light & light bulbs
Full-length, door-mounted mirror
Fun string o’ lights
Cordless phone
Alarm clock & radio
Waste basket
Portable fan
Pictures of friends & family
Posters & mounting tape
Plastic storage boxes
Rug
Message board
Hot pot
Light bulb (energy efficient)
Stationary and stamps
Ziploc bags
Mugs
Snacks/energy bars/fruit
Clorox wipes
Extra chair

BathRoom
shower caddy
flip flops
towels

Laundry
laundry bag or basket
laundry detergent
dryer sheets

First Aid Kit
Ibuprofen
Neosporin
Cortisone cream
Band-Aids
Thermometer
Cough Drops
Cough Syrup

Personal
Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
Dental Floss
Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Brush, Comb, Rubber bands
Feminine Needs
Mirror
Nail Clippers
Razor
Soap – hand & bath
Kleenex
Ear plugs

Clothes
PJ’s
Underware & Bras (at least ten pairs)
Socks (at least seven pairs)
Swim suit
Slippers / slipper socks
Bathrobe
Formal outfit + shoes
Flip flops

Misc.
Cell phone & charger
Backpack
Sleeping Bag
Warm Hat & Gloves
Skiing Helmet
Rain Boots
Umbrella
Watch
camera
Tennis racquet

School Needs
Calculator
Lap Top, Keyboard
Printer; ink cartridge
Web cam
Key Movable Storage
Extension Cord / Surge protector / Power Strip
Coaxial cable
Blank CDs
Batteries
Duct Tape
Small tool kit
Pens & pencils
Ruler & scissors & stapler
Glue
Highlighters
Tape (duct & scotch)
Tacks
Planner
Printer paper
Dictionary/Thesaurus

Information
Insurance numbers
Passport
Drivers License
Phone Numbers
Bank Info
Credit Cards
Bank Cards & Account Information
Auto Insurance
Health Insurance
Computer Insurance

Nice to have:
TV
Refrigerator
Microwave
Mini vacuum
UV light for Northern locals
Plant

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