have you been to ikea? they have a lot of awesome dorm stuff for fairly cheap
Also: *Fridge. I suggest getting the biggest they allow, the ones with a separate freezer, if you are going to be eating from your dorm a lot. *Microwave, if your dorm allows *TV. If you watch television at home, you're gonna miss it. Bring one with you if you can *Computer. You need your computer, if you have one *MP3 Player. Really handy for drowning out noises of other people and whilst walking. *Posters. Probably going to be your only decoration. Choose well and make sure to get something that will actually make them stick on the wall. Other wall decorations are okay too, as long as you can get them to stay