College Packing List

Knowing what you need to bring to college can be difficult, so we have compiled a list of things to bring to college, and it is also based on the rules that the dorm that all incoming Terrys will live in. We hope you find this helpful!

Bedding:

• Twin Sheets (it’s good to have two sets)
• Pillows
• Comforter
• Mattress Topper (you’ll thank me later)
• Mattress Pad (no seriously you’ll thank me later)
• Pillowcases
• Extra blanket(s) (you never know how cold your roommate will want the room)

Clothing Storage:
You have a closet with two bars, and a dresser with three drawers provided.

• Huggable Hangers (They’ll save you so much space in the closet)
• Extra drawers (you can put these under the bed if you think you’ll need them)
• Plastic storage bins (if you think you need them)

Electronics:

• Alarm clock (if you’re a heavy sleeper, wouldn’t hurt to put it on the other side of the room in addition to your phone. If it doesn’t wake you up, chances are your roommate will!)
• Phone charger
• Laptop
• Laptop charger (any anything else that goes with it)
• Surge Protector(s)
• Headphones
• USB Drive
• Printer (black and white printing is free on campus so this just if you want to)

Laundry:

• Laundry basket or hamper(s) or laundry bag
• HE laundry soap
• Dryer sheets

Good news: Laundry is free on campus!

Desk/School Supplies:

• Desk Lamp
• Surge Protector
• Post-its (lots and lots of post its)
• Cup for pens
• Possibly a desk organizer
• Highlighters
• Backpack
• Stapler
• 3-hole punch
• Scotch Tape
• Scissors
• Pencils
• Pencil Sharpener
• Multiple Colors of Pens
• Calculator (just in case for science and math classes)
• Paper (Notebook and printer if you have one)
• Folders (Or however you wanna organize your classes)

First Aid:

• First Aid Kit
• Band-aids
• Advil/Tylenol
• Thermometer
• Neosporin
• Claritin/Zyrtec
• Hydrocortisone Cream
• Tums
• Heating Pad
• Ice Pack

Walls:
NO COMMAND STRIPS! They are not allowed in Lone Star Hall.

• Ticky Tack
• Pushpins
• Bulletin Board
• White Board
• Posters or other decorations
• Vinyl stickers

Bathroom:

• Shower Curtain
• Shower Curtain Rings
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, etc.) 
• Trashcan
• Towels
• Toilet Paper
• Toilet Brush
• Bathmat
• Beach Towel (There’s a pool on campus.)

Kitchen Area:
Microwave and Mini-fridge are provided in the room. There also is a small freezer.

• Coffee mugs
• Paper plates (normal plates work too, but washing dishes isn’t the easiest as you only have the bathroom sink and cannot put food down it.)
• Paper bowls (see above)
• Keurig or coffee maker
• Microwave meals
• Hot mats for getting hot plates/bowls out of the microwave
• Coffee/Tea
• Granola Bars
• Snack food

Cleaning:

• Clorox wipes
• Swiffer
• Toilet cleaner
• Windex
• Paper towels
• Trash bags
• Trash can for your side of the room
• Dish soap
• Sponges

Other Stuff:

• Sewing Kit (you never know when something will split a seam or lose a button)
• RAIN BOOTS (Wet socks and shoes during a 3 hour class block is the worst)
• UMBRELLA
• Small Suitcase (in case of weekend trips/going home)
• Step-stool (If you’re short, trust me, you’ll want one)
• A rug or two (concrete floors can get cold)
• Curtains
• Tension rods for curtains (these are the only curtain rods you can use)
• Lanyard for keys and student ID (makes them easier to find in the bottom of your backpack)

Pro Tips:

• Don’t plan to get much at Walmart or Target on move in weekend. It will be insane and things will go out of stock.
• Unless you don’t plan on going home on weekends and breaks, don’t bring absolutely all of your clothes. You won’t need your winter coat in September, and you won’t want your tank tops and shorts in December. Trade out clothes as the weather changes. (Plus you don’t have all that much room anyways)
• Over the door things do not work well in our dorm. 
• Command Strips are not allowed in Lone Star Hall. 
• Refrigerator does not hold as much as you think. (Same for the freezer)
• Don’t worry about buying bed risers, the beds go really high as it is.
• Don’t bring everything you own, you will accumulate stuff as the year goes on.
• Coordinate on cleaning supplies and bathroom things with your roommate so one person doesn’t have to buy everything, and you don’t have two of things.
• Rolling dollies are life savers while moving in.
• Move in day will be crazy crowded.
• If you are worried about measurements and such, you will be staying in Lone Star Hall for orientation. Bring a measuring tape to orientation and measure anything you're worried about.