You've probably already started to think about packing now. You probably are deep into figuring out exactly what you need. Countless freshman arrive in their dorms and all of a sudden … they don't have what they need. Girls, don't let that happen to you! Below, I've got all kinds of things that you absolutely need to have in your dorm and that you don't want to forget. Remember the episode of Gilmore Girls when Rory goes to Yale? Don't let that be you!
Scarves
Trashcans
TV – you'll need it!
Comfortable clothes
Light jacket
Cell phone chargers
Hair dryer
Paper towels
Desk lamp
Desk
Fan
Headphones
Salt and pepper shakers
Drinking cups
Mugs – for all that coffee
Clothes hangers
Headphones
Poster putty
Message board to hang on your door
Electric blanket
Sewing kit
Soap
Shampoo
Fridge – mini
Crates or some stacking containers
Streaming device (Apple TV or Amazon Fire Stick)
Gaming system
Board games
Solo cups for beer pong
Laundry bag
Laundry soap
Toiletry bag
Dish washing soap
Laundry basket
Dryer sheets
Tissues
Shaving room
Razors
Umbrella
Extension cords
Candles (lots of them)
Batteries
Mattress pad
Linens
Throw blanket
Foam topper for mattress
Curtain rods
Coffee table
Closet organizer
Photos
Floor lamp
Curtain rods
Step ladder
Wall art
Bleach
Fabric softener
Calculator
Calendar
Broom
Trash can for the kitchen
Dustpan
Microwave
Dish towels
Vacuum
Rugs
Glass cleaner
Coffee maker
Toaster
Trash bags
Sponges
Plastic wrap
Power strips
Air freshener
Bathrobe
Bath towels
TV stand
Shower curtain
Shower mat
Upgraded shower head
Mirror
Dorm trunk
Push pins
Magnets
Whiteboard markets
Shoe rack
Couch
Other seating for living room
Under bed storage
Blender
Chip clips
Can opener
Hand soap for bathroom and kitchen
Paper plates
Travel mug
Swiffer (you'll need, it promise)
Water bottle for you
Tupperware
Ethernet cords
HDMI cables
Laptop desk
