What to Pack for College
Going away to college is one of the most exciting yet stressful times of any young person’s life. Given how stressful the entire college process can be, it can sometimes be easy to overlook one of the most important aspects of it: packing. To make your life easier, we came up with this what-to-pack-for-college checklist to help ensure your college experience is the best it can possibly be!
Laundry Supplies
- Fabric softener
- Stain remover
- Lint brush
- Clothes hangers
- Laundry basket
- Laundry detergent
Bedding Supplies
- Blankets
- Pillows and pillowcases
- Sheets
- Comforter/bedspread
Desk Supplies
- Pens and pencils
- Pencil sharpener
- Highlighters
- Notebooks
- Folders
- Index cards
- Lamp
- Stapler and staples
- Printer paper
- Paper clips
- Binder clips
- Rubber bands
- Tape
- Scissors
- Rulers
Electronics
- Headphones
- Cell phone
- Cell phone charger
- Laptop
- Printer
- HDMI cord
- Extension cords
Toiletries
- Towels
- Comb/brush
- Nail clippers
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Hairstyling products
- Bath and face soaps
- Travel soap containers
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Razor and shaving cream
- Lotion
- Cotton swabs
- Dental floss
Clothing
- Boots
- Sneakers
- Business-casual clothes
- Dress shoes
- Suits and ties
- Blouses
- Swimsuits
- Underwear
- Pajamas
- Slippers
- Flip-flops
- Sweaters
- Jackets
- Gloves
- Scarfs
- Hats
- Socks
- Jeans
- T-shirts
- Sweatpants
Household Supplies
- All-purpose cleaners
- Food-storage containers
- Dish soap
- Wet wipes
- Tissues
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
- Lightbulbs
- Bowls
- Plates
- Cups
- Coffee mugs
- Silverware
- Can openers
Miscellaneous Supplies
- Aspirin
- Vitamins
- Band-Aids
- Umbrellas
- Backpack
- Sports equipment
- Cough drops