List of Things For College
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When I headed off to college, a friend and I got together and compiled this extensive list of what you will need to go off to college. Since then, whenever someone I love goes off to college, for their high school graduation open house, I will give them a laundry basket filled with items they most likely won't realize they need. Also inside the basket, I will add this list to help them better pack for their big adventure off to college.
A few items I often include in the survival kit along with this list are: hangers, dish soap, laundry soap, soft toilet paper, a scrubber for dishes, bathroom cleaning items, cups, plates, plastic utensils, paper towels, post-it notes, a stapler, and the list goes on and on! Each person's care package is different, but they all do contain a laundry basket and this list. So whether you yourself are the one heading off to college or you are sending someone off, feel free to copy and paste this awesome list that has served me well!
Some Great Hubs On Starting College!
Cleaning Supplies
- Portable vacuum
- Toilet Bowl scrubber
- Sponges
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Soap Scum Remover
- Dish soap
- Dish soap scrubber
- Swiffer
- Broom
- Dustpan
- Paper Towels
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Back To School Supplies
- Backpack
- Pens
- Notebooks
- Folders
- Pencils
- Stapler and Staples
- Pencil sharpener
- Erasers
- Paper for printing
- White Out
- Post-It notes
- Highlighters
- Index cards
- Scissors
- Three Ring Hole Puncher
- Rulers
- Calendar
- Homework organizer
- Pencil holder (Mug)
- Discs
Miscellaneous
- Batteries
- Address Book
- Stamps
- Envelopes
- Phone Card
- Phone cords
- Extension cords
- Dictionary
- Thesaurus
- Screwdriver
- Hammer
- Air Freshener
- Umbrella
- Small Sewing Kit
- Radio
- Camera
- Frames and photos
- Clothes for all weather
- Jacket
- Kleenex
- Safety Pins
- Answering Machine
College Dorm List
Supplies
- Sheets(extra long Twin)
- Mattress pad (extra long twin)
- Comforter
- Blanket
- Bed Pillow
- Pillowslip and case
- Fan
- Hangers
- Night lamp
- Alarm clock
Bathroom Supplies
- Towels
- Washcloths
- Face wash
- Moisturizer
- Shower mat
- Soap holder
- Hand Soap
- Bar of soap
- Toothbrush holder
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Dental Floss
- Shower caddy
- Soap sponge
- Band-aids
- Robe
- Hairdryer
- Hairbrush
- Comb/ Pic
- Curling iron
- Razor
- Hooks
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Hair gel
- Toilet Paper
- Deodorant
- Make-up
- Hair ties
- Cotton Balls
- Q-tips
- Tylenol/Motrin
- Nail clippers and file
- Bathroom Tote
Living Area Supplies
- Wastebasket
- Desk lamp
- Surge protector
- Extension cords
- Storage bins
- Bulletin board
- Frames
- Phone(cordless)
- Chairs
- TV
- Floor Lamps
- Clock
Laundry Supplies
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Laundry basket
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Detergent
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Dryer Sheets
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Quarters!!!!
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Iron
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Ironing board
Kitchen Supplies
- Cup
- Bowls
- Flatware
- Water bottle
- Chip clips
- Bottle opener
- Mini refrigerator
- Water filter
These lists are always helpful for students getting ready to start college. Thanks for putting one up on HubPages!












Netspend 22 months ago
Yes! This list is amazing. As a college senior , I remember when I had to pack up and move to school. When I forgot to pack something I ended up making a trip to the store to buy it. Netspend is a popular company that provides prepaid Debit cards. I used it for emergencies and little things. I kept in my wallet and it came in handy many times. Please, everyone who reads this, make a list and seriously consider all the above items. Living area supplies, laundry supplies, and bathroom supplies are very important!