College Checklist


Wed, 5th September, 2007 - Posted by Marenda


Of course you want to check with your schools rules and regulations with regards to certain items. The following ultimate college check list was compiled to help you be prepared for all situations and occasions in and out of the dorm.

TOP 50

  1. Clothes for all seasons (you don’t need to bring everything you own but need to be prepared for whatever weather comes your way)
  2. Business attire (interviews for internships, jobs, student leadership position may require professional attire be prepared)
  3. Formal wear (maybe there’s a freshman ball or other formal soiree)
  4. Rain gear (be sure to take an umbrella maybe even some rainboots and/or a slicker walking to class in the rain sucks)
  5. Laptop (battery pack, printer, ink, paper, computer lock)
  6. Pens/highlighters/paper clips/index cards
  7. Backpack
  8. Calculator
  9. Notebooks
  10. Dictionary/Thesaurus
  11. IPOD/portable radio/cd player/cd’s
  12. Headphones
  13. Extension cords
  14. Duct tape
  15. Scissors
  16. Stamps/Envelopes
  17. George Foreman Grill
  18. Small microwave
  19. Small refrigerator
  20. Crockpot
  21. Coffeemaker
  22. Curling iron/hair dryer
  23. Full length mirror
  24. Towels/washcloths
  25. Sheets/Blankets/Comforters/Pillow cases
  26. Laundry supplies
  27. Laundry bag
  28. Iron/Ironing board
  29. Hangers
  30. Safety pins/sewing kit
  31. Cleaning supplies
  32. Lysol
  33. Surge protector
  34. Alarm clock
  35. TV/DVD player
  36. Fan
  37. Calling cards
  38. Dishes (bowls, plates, cups, silverware)
  39. Can opener
  40. Tolietries
  41. Shower caddy
  42. Shower shoes
  43. Cough syrup, aspirin, theraflu, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide
  44. First aid kit
  45. Storage locker/storage bins/under the bed storage bins
  46. Portable/lockable file box
  47. Command strips (to hang stuff on the walls without doing damage)
  48. Personal effects to personalize your dorm & make you feel at home (posters, curtains, photos, lamps, rugs, decor)
  49. Dry erase/message board
  50. Tool set

No Brainers/Common Sense

ID

Social Security Card

Passport

Medical Insurance Card

Important phone numbers

Category : College Life

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6 Responses to “College Checklist”


Student Life September 7, 2007

i think you forgot condoms :)
definitely top 5

sasha m!chelle™ September 10, 2007

I think that’s a pretty accurate list, and I’ll definitely check my personal one in comparison :)

Good post.

always,

sasha m!chelle

I really love your site. Thanks for the good work!

Cheap Curling Irons September 12, 2008

This is a pretty good college check list. I don’t think anybody would be able to bring all of those things, but if they did, they wouldn’t have any surprises and be prepared for anything.

College Boy October 16, 2008

Your site is very informative. I’ll use it as a checklist whenever I pack my things.

Alan March 29, 2009

A notebook must head the list :)