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Dorm Bedding |
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Bed sheets
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Usually dorm mattresses are extra long twins and require specially fitted sheets |
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Pillows |
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Pillows can make the difference between a good or bad nights sleep so make sure you have a pillow that supports your head. |
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Blankets/comforter |
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Dorm rooms have regulated heating systems and most students find that one down comforter is sufficient so extra blankets are not usually needed. |
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Bathroom |
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Three piece towel set |
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Bath and hand towels as well as washcloths are necessities in any dorm life. |
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Toiletry bag |
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Most students share one bathroom between multiple people. There is not usually a place inside to keep your personal items. Toiletry bags can hold your personal items and can be carried in and out of the bathroom with you. |
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Shower shoes |
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Dormitories showers are a highly trafficked location and the shower floors can contain many germ. It is recommended for both guys and girls to wear shower shoes/sandals. |
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Storage/Organizational |
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Coat hangers |
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Closet space is usually provided with each room and hangers are an easy way to organinize |
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Dresser Drawers |
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Check with your college to see if they provide dressers and if they don't, look into light weight dressers that are easy to move. |
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Electronics |
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Alarm clock |
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Alarm clocks are a necessitie that shouldn't be overlooked. Waking up to just any type of beep can start the day off wrong. Radio alarm clocks can be a much less annoying way to start the day. |
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Extension Cords |
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There are usually only one or two power outlets for each room, so at least one small extension cord is a must. |
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Power strip |
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Along with extension cords, power strips are recommended because of limited outlets. |
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TV / VCR |
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Dormitories commonly provide a cable tv outlet to each room. A combination tv/vcr/dvd player is a great way to save space, and enjoy a break from studying. |
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Stereo |
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A compact cd player enhances any dorm rooms ambience. Over powerful stereos aren't recommended as the excessive noise capacity isn't usable. |
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Touch Tone Telephone |
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Telephones are not included in dorm rooms, however, one telephone line per room is provided by the university. Cordless phones are convenient however the signals can be interrupted by other cordless phone signals close by. |
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Lighting |
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Study desk lamp |
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Dorm rooms usually come with a ceiling light, however a small desk light is preferred for studying. |
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Candles |
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are not allowed in any dorm room as they are an extreme fire hazard. |
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Clip-on reading light |
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A small reading lamp that can be clipped to a bed post or shelf is useful for bedtime reading or studying, while keeping your roommate happy. |
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Other |
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Dry Erase Board
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Mini refrigerators and microwave oven |
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Small or folding chair |
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Bike and Lock |
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Plants |
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Laundry basket or hamper |
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Laundry Detergent |
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Reusable/recyclable-utensils, plates and mugs |
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Iron /Ironing board |
