OfficeCrave’s Ultimate College Supply Checklist

Posted By OfficeCrave
Friday June 26th, 2020
Household Supplies

Soon, you will be off on your own away from home, experiencing the exciting life of a college student. Since for many young adults this will be their first time living away from home, it’s important to prepare and make a checklist of items you should bring from home or buy. You will need more than textbooks and snacks, although those are also quite necessary. Being prepared before classes start will help you hit the ground running, immersing yourself in your studies.

Your Desk or Office

You’ll be spending a lot of time at your desk studying and writing papers. Be sure to get stocked up on these supplies before classes begin. There may be a few extra things your professors request you have, but this list is a great base to start from.

For Your Backpack

Three Hole Punch

Adhesive page markers

Calculator

Citation Style Manual

Flash Drive

Highlighters

Index cards

Scissors/Tape/Glue

Stapler/staples

Student Planner

Sticky notes

Paper clips and binder clips

Rubber bands

Ruler

Stackable desk trays (at least 4)

Stamps and envelopes

Whiteout

Duct Tape

Essential Electronics

Your college should have a computer lab with computers, printers, and printer paper, but if you want to stay in your room to type out papers, you will need a computer or laptop. You can check with your roommate(s) to see if sharing is an option, but if you both need to work, it could pose a timing issue. Having a laptop also allows you to work remotely in the library or on the lawn.

Computer/Laptop

Printer/Printer Paper

Surge Protector

Extension Cords

Headphones

Phone/Cell Phone

Items To Share

You will want to check with your roommate(s) to determine who should bring what. But, these are larger items you can share within your dorm room or apartment. Confirm with your college. Some of these items may be provided.

For Your Dorm Room or Apartment

Your room is going to be a big part of where you spend your time at college. Make sure you have the things you need before you get wrapped up in all your studying.

Alarm Clock

Mini Tool Kit

Lamps (Desk and Bedside)

Mini trash can

File Storage Bins

Under the Bed Storage

Fan

Bulletin board with pushpins

Dry-erase wall calendar/board

Picture hangers (double-sided tape for concrete walls)

Linens/Laundry Supplies

Think of the things you have at home. You will need all of that at college. Remember, along with studying and going to class, you will have to sometimes do laundry.

Sheets and Pillowcases (Check with your college to see what size you need)

Mattress Pad (Check with your college to see what size you need)

Towels

Pillows

Blankets

Comforter/Bedspread

Clothes hangers

Laundry bag/basket

Laundry detergent, fabric softener, and stain remover

Lint Roller

Mini sewing kit

Bathroom