Piney Woods Dorm Packing List

Piney Woods Dorm Packing List Ideas

(for freshman)

 by Emma Berthelsen, 2017 Traditional Scholar

BEDDING

• twin size sheets 
• (XL mattresses are 36" x 78") X 2
• pillow cases 
• pillows
• comforter
• mattress topper
• mattress pad  
• extra blanket
• throw pillows  

ROOM SUPPLIES

• huggable hangers or thin hangers
• extra drawers
• plastic storage bins
• poster putty (they don’t like you using anything else even command stripes)
• small bulletin or white board for desk
• area rug/ carpet
• posters and pictures
• full- length mirror with hanger (for back of bathroom door)
• curtains + tension rods (to put in front of closet)
• coffee mugs
• paper plates/ bowls/ plastic silverware
• coffee/ tea
• snacks
• medium- large trashcan
• Brita Water filter
• Refillable water bottle
• Jacket or light hoodie
• tissues 

ELECTRONICS

• phone charger (x2) 
• laptop case, laptop, and charger
• headphones
• USB drives
• surge protectors
• speaker

FIRST AID/EMERGENCY

• sewing kit / safety pins
• flashlight (with batteries)
• umbrella / rain coat/ rainboots
• bandaids
• advil
• thermometer
• Neosporin/ antibiotic
• allergy medicine
• Hydrocortisone cream
• heating pad
• ice pack 

DESK/ SCHOOL SUPPLIES

• reading lamp
• Stapler
• Post-it Notes
• cup for pens/ pencils
• desk organizer
• hi-lighters
• 3 hole-punch
• tape
• scissors
• pencils/ colored pencils
• pencil sharpener
• colored pens
• graphing calculator
• notebook paper/ notebooks
• some plain printer paper
• folders
• backpack
• lanyard/ keychain
• letters and envelopes 

BATHROOM

• bath robe/ wrap
• toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, hair dryer, straightener, hair ties, bobby pins, razor, lotion)
• towels
• wash cloth
• hand towel
• hand soap
• shower caddy (a suction cup one is better)
• small trashcan
• toilet paper
• toilet brush
• bathmat
• beach towel
• shower curtain and rings
• curtains + tension rods (to put in front of shower area, just makes it easier so you don’t have to change in shower)
• cleaning supplies (toilet, shower, mirror)
• clorox wipes
• swiffer
• paper towels
• trash bags
• dish soap
• sponges
• broom
• vacuum
• frebreeze or air-freshener

LAUNDRY

• laundry basket
• laundry hamper or bag
• detergent/ soap
• dryer sheets