A Wise Woman Builds Her Home: Practical & Helpful College Dorm Packing List!

Do you have a child that is planning to go to college?

We just had our second oldest son leave for college last week and is desiring to major in criminal justice. He is also excited about playing football there as well! We miss him but it is definitely a "happy" sad.

When a child moves away to live in on campus in a dorm there is much that they will need. And it is good to take time a prep and plan in advance.

So I figured I would share a practical list of basic helpful items with you here so it might help someone else as well!

Here it is and sorted by category:

BED

mattress topper - many dorm mattress are uncomfortable and this provides extra padding

bedside shelf

dust ruffle - if you want to cover the storage area what is under your bed

LAUNDRY

STUDENT

notebooks/ pens/ paper/ folders/ planner/ stapler/ paper clips/ highlighters/erasers/white out/tape

backpack

laptop (don't forget the charger and case)

earphones, airpods, or headphones

monitor

desk chair

trash can (a small one and don't forget the bags)

small fan

storage bins

clothes/underwear/coats/socks/ gloves/hats

TOILETRIES

shampoo/conditioner/soap/body lotion

toilet paper

bowls and plates

paper towels

towels

toothbrush/toothpaste

feminine hygiene

deodorant

razors/shaving kit

perfume/cologne/bodywash

nail kit

wash clothes

MISCELLANEOUS

cell phone and charger

decor/plants

pictures in frames

posters

money

wallet and ID

important school papers

glasses/contacts/saline solution

makeup

passport (if international student)

What would you add to this list?

Please share below in the comments!

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...: Congratulations to your son on entering college. May he have success in all his studies.God Bless.
Marion; August 21, 2021 at 2:10:00 PM CDT
Anonymous said...: Blessings to your son on his college education. May he have a prosperous and successful time with his studies. God Bless.
Marilyn; August 21, 2021 at 2:12:00 PM CDT
June Fuentes @ A Wise Woman Builds Her Home said...: Dear Marion,

Thank you and may God bless you too. Thanks for visiting and we hope you stop by again soon!; August 23, 2021 at 7:38:00 AM CDT
June Fuentes @ A Wise Woman Builds Her Home said...: Dear Marilyn,

Thank you for the kind words. Many blessings to you too and hope you visit again soon!; August 23, 2021 at 7:39:00 AM CDT

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