Here's a list* of things you should consider bringing;
- Alarm clock
- Backpack
- Bedspread, pillow, and mattress pad (most schools use the x-long twin size mattresses so you would have to buy special sheets which can be found at Wal-Marts, K-Marts, Targets, and other stores- just ask a sales associate about it and they could help you out)
- Blankets and sheets
- Clothes hangers
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Computer disks (3.5 floppy, CD-RW, and/or Zip disk-- but most people use jumpdrives anymore) and printer paper
- Desk lamp
- Dust rag, dust spray
- First aid kit (you can buy one already packed for you or you can just create one yourself)
- Laundry supplies (liquid detergent, softener, stain treatment, and a basket/bag, drying rack-- whatever you feel you'll need)
- Office supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, tape, stapler, paper clips, scissors, etc)
- Raincoat / umbrella (recommend two-one to have and one to lose)
- Rolls of quarters (for laundry)
- Shower bucket (to carry your shower supplies)
- Shower shoes
- Telephone and/or answering machine (some schools prefer a certain frequency due to wireless internet, so check with your school on this to avoid problems)
- Towels and washcloths
- Hygiene accessories (hairdryer, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush/comb, pads/tampons, etc)
- Batteries
- Flashlight/Radio (for emergencies)
- Water filter (a lot cheaper to get than buying bottles)
- Kitchen needs (plates, cups, utensils, can/bottle opener, chip clips, etc)
- Storage boxes (under the bed storage is really nice)
- Waste basket (some schools already provide one)
-  Adhesive hooks, tacky adhesive, and mounting tape (bottle of Goo-Gone just in case you want to remove them in the future)
- Bulletin/dry erase board with supplies
- Toolkit with basic tools
-  Phone cord/Ethernet cord for computer (some schools already provide these)
- surge protector and/or extension cords
- bicycle and equipment to go with it (emergency tire repair kit, small bike toolkit, helmet, bike lock, etc)

Also, if you plan to live with a roommate to try your best to communicate with them on what things to bring and to avoid bringing two of the same thing (like TVs, box fans, computers, etc).

Try your best not to bring everything you own or a lot of clothes.  Just make sure you have about 2-3 weeks worth of clothes if anything. Make sure it's a wide variety of different sorts; pjs, dress, casual, warm weather, cold weather, etc.

*Used Ohio University's list of suggested items to bring as example with some editing.  

[Updated for the comin school of 2007-2008]

Post edited at 12:49 pm on June 22, 2007 by dreamweaver

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Oooh.  Umbrella wasn't on my list.  Do you mind if I add mine just in case mine has some stuff that yours doesn't?

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Go for it!  The better the list, the better help.  I may just add some of yours onto mine if you guys dont mind.  That way they dont have to search through all the posts to figure it out.

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Kitchen Needs
Plastic bowl and cup
Coffee cup
Fork, knife, spoon
Can/bottle opener
Chip clips

Room Needs/Storage
Bedside lamp
Alarm clock/clock radio
Waste-paper basket
Milk crates or other sturdy storage cubes (a collapsible crate also comes in handy for carrying laundry or other things)
Stacking baskets
Under-the-bed storage trays
Lots of hangers
Desk lamp
Fan
Drying rack
Adhesive hooks, tacky adhesive, and mounting tape
Bulletin board and push pins
Dry erase wall calendar/board
Toolkit

Electronics
Computer and printer
Phone cord/Ethernet cord for computer
Head phones
Surge protector
Extension cords
3-2 prong adapaters
Phone (check with roommate(s) to avoid duplication. Should be cordless, with multiple message boxes in the answering machine unless you're using voicemail)
Portable CD or cassette player (great to use at the gym)

Linens/Laundry Supplies
Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets. Check with school for size needed -- some college twin beds are extra long)
Towels (3 each of bath, hand, and face)
Pillows (2)
Headrest pillow
Mattress pad (check with school for size needed -- some college twin beds are extra long)
Blankets (2)
Comforter and duvet cover (makes laundering easier)
Clothes hangers (wire takes up less space, plastic are easier on your clothes)
Laundry bag/laundry basket
Laundry marking pen
Laundry stain remover
Roll(s) of quarters
Quarter dispenser
Lint brush
Sewing kit

Toiletries/Misc
Pepto-Bismol®
Imodium®
Aspirin or ibuprophen
Vitamin C
Neosporin®
Band-Aid® bandages
Cough drops
Shower tote
Shampoo & conditioner
Hair-styling products
Bath and face soap
Traveling-soap container(s)
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Dental floss
Comb/brush
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Hair dryer
Razor and shaving cream
Lotion and/or facial moisturizer
Q-tips®

Office/Desk Supplies
Floppy disks
Phone/address book
Assignment book
Heavy-duty stapler and staples
Printer paper
Pens and pencils
Pencil holder and sharpener
Notebooks
Pocket folders
Labels of various sizes
3 x 5 cards
Post-it® notes
Paper clips
Rubber bands
Scissors
Highlighter pens (multiple colors)
Ruler
Stackable desk trays (at least 4)
Hanging files or folders
Dictionary and thesaurus
Stamps/envelopes

These Can Be Purchased upon Arrival
Paper towels
Trash bags
Light bulbs
All-purpose cleaner
Zip lock bags
Kitchen storage containers
Laundry detergent (tablets are easiest to manage)
Fabric softener (sheets are easiest to manage)
Dish soap
Wet wipes
Tissues

Clothing Guidelines
21 pair underwear
21 pair socks (more if you play sports)
7 pair pants/jeans
14 shirts/blouses
2 sets sweats
Pajamas
Slippers and/or flip-flops
2 sweaters (if appropriate)
Light/heavy jackets
Gloves/scarf/hat (if appropriate)
1 pair boots
2 pair sneakers or comfortable/walking shoes
1 pair dress shoes
1 set business attire
1 set semi-formal attire (optional)

Shared Items (Check with roommate(s) to avoid duplication)
Audio equipment
TV and/or VCR and/or DVD player
Coffee maker/hot pot
Microwave/toaster oven
Small refrigerator
Area rug
Camera
Posters/art

Post edited at 8:39 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 by MoonlitEden

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-A mini fridge (if you have $$ to spare. I got one for my room $35 at a yard sale, its a old mini bar and its worked for the last 5 years and still does)
-Curtains
-Shower curtain (If you have your own bathroom in your dorm room)
-A dresser or (reccomended by me) big tubberware containers to store clothes in, slide them under your bed to save space in your often crowded dorm room)
-Whiteboard and/or corkboard - great for keeping your deadlines organized.
-And an agenda for the same purpose
-large poster of the periodic table of elements (to be cool, even if your going to like law school)
-Laundry basket and/or hamper
-You may want to consider a safe, strong box, or somewhere else to hide your valubles - you don't know your room mate, and you don't know who they might bring over.

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I'll have to bring tampons?

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For females, duh.  It's an ideal list anyway, so there will be things on it that you may not have to take with you at all.

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I'll have to bring tampons?

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Yes. For nose bleeds

(what, no one else saw Shes the Man?>!)

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You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.

I guess a lot of that stuff depends on where you live.  Around here we have great water supplies, and water filters aren't required.

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