Yes, you’re going to college! But what should you bring? Check it out in this ultimate student room checklist so you don’t forget anything.
Contents
- Basic documents
- For your bedroom
- For your bathroom
- For your kitchen
- For your cleaning
- Miscellaneous
The ultimate student dorm checklist: What should you bring?
Here you will find all the items you need to bring to your student dorm. Depending on your contract, there are things your landlord will provide. Be sure to check this in advance so you don’t bring duplicate items.
1. Basic documents
- Your bank card
- Your student card
- Your identity card or passport
- Your public transportation season ticket
- A copy of your rental contact
- A copy of your insurance documents
- Important contact information (your parents, dorm boss, university, school, home doctor, emergency services)
2. For your bedroom
- Bed: mattress, slatted base
- Desk: desk, office chair
- Storage: cabinets, coat rack, shoe rack
- Lighting: desk lamp, night lamp
- Possible seating space: chair, small sofa, pouf
- Sleep mask, earplugs, bathrobe, slippers
- Decoration: mirror, plants, clock, alarm clock
- Textiles:
- Comforter
- Comforter covers
- Pillow(s)
- Pillowcases
- Fitted sheets
- Laptop, laptop charger, mouse, keyboard, extra screen
- Phone, phone charger
- Headphones, earphones
- Sockets, extension cords
- Power bank, batteries
- Printer, printer paper
- USB sticks
- Notepads, sticky notes, notebooks, slipcovers
- Pens, pencils, highlighters
- Perforator, stapler, scissors, tape
- Leisure: reading books, magazines, board games
- Sports equipment: yoga mat, weights
- Umbrella, rain suit, rain poncho
- Possibly:
- Speaker
- Clothes hangers
- Ethernet cable if needed
- Fan, anti-mosquito spray for summer; fleece blanket for winter
- (Inflatable) mattress for a lodger
3. For your bathroom
- Toiletry bag
- Toothbrush, toothpaste
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo, conditioner, hand soap
- Cotton swabs, cotton balls
- Paper handkerchiefs
- Nail scissors or clippers, nail file, tweezers
- Shower Gel
- Deodorant, perfume
- Shaving supplies, shaving products
- Towels
- Washcloths
- Anti-skid shower mat
- Toilet paper
- Toilet cubes, air freshener, toilet brush
- First aid kit: plasters, disinfectant, painkillers, tampons, pads, thermometer
- Contact lenses, lens solution, glasses, eyeglass wipes
- Possibly:
- Bath mat
4. For your kitchen
- Plates: large plates, small plates, soup bowls
- Glasses, cups
- Cutlery set: forks, knives and spoons
- Oven dish
- Pans: frying pan and cooking pan
- Storage: cling film, aluminum foil, freshness boxes
- Kitchen utensils: wooden spoon, ladle, spatula, tongs, knife, peeler, can opener, bottle opener, grater, masher, garlic press, ice cream scoop, skimmer, pasta ladle, whisk
- Kitchen tools: measuring cup, cutting board, springform pan, batter bowl, colander, rolling pin
- Kitchen appliances: (stand) mixer, scales, toaster, coffee maker, kettle, microwave
- For cooking: butter, oil, pepper, salt and other spices you like to use
- Refillable water bottle, thermos flask
- Breadbox
- Possibly some warm-up food (made by your parents or the local butcher)
5. For your cleaning
- Sponges, dishcloths, dishwashing brush, microfiber cloths
- Cleaning agent: dish soap, all-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, laundry detergent
- Cleaning towels: kitchen towels, hand towels, kitchen roll
- Cleaning materials: vacuum cleaner, broom, dustpan and brush, mop, bucket
- Waste: waste basket, garbage bags
- Laundry: pegs, clothesline, drying rack, laundry basket, ironing board, iron, laundry nets
6. Miscellaneous
- Keychain
- Batteries for your devices
- Shopping bag, vegetable bags, shopping token
- Bicycle, bicycle lock, bicycle lights, fluorescent vest, repair kit, bicycle pump
- Memento of home
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