Hellooooo everyone and welcome to the first post of my back-to-college series! Of course I’ll be posting a lot of college-related content all year round, but with school starting up in just a couple months, it seems like a good time to start a series!
When I was planning out what to take to my first year of college, I went to pinterest and started pinning tons of checklists and photos for inspiration. I felt prepared for the move, but it turned out that I forgot a few important things. Not only that, but I also brought tons of things I didn’t need or even use once. Now I’m here to make sure someone else benefits from my mistakes. This list can also double as a shopping list so I decided to post it first in our series so you guys can use it to make sure you’ve bought everything!
The Ultimate College Moving Checklist
Bedroom
- comforter/quilt
- pillows
- husband pillow
- body pillow
- pillow case sets
- fitted sheet
- sheets (2 sets)
- mattress pad
- mattress protector
- throw blanket(s)
- bedside table (unless one is provided)
- bedside lamp
- decorative pillows
- lap desk
- desk (unless one is provided)
- chair (unless one is provided)
- desk lamp
- laundry basket
- whiteboard
- full length mirror
- bed risers (if needed)
Kitchen/Dining Room
- refrigerator (unless one is provided)
- microwave (unless one is provided)
- waterbottles/thermos
- tupperware (microwave safe)
- bowls (microwave safe)
- plates (microwave safe)
- chip clips
- ziplock bags
- can opener
- bottle opener
- silverware set
- dish towels
- dish sponges
- bottle brush
- bakeware
- pots
- pans
- pot holders
- keurig
- k-cups
- mugs
- dish soap
- trash can
- trash bags
- drinking glasses
- strainer
- pitcher
- placemats
- paper towels
Bathroom
- toilet bowl cleaner
- toilet brush
- toilet paper
- bandaids
- neosporin
- asprin
- ibuprofen
- cold medicine
- washclothes
- bath towels
- hand soap
- hand towels
- bath mat
- shower curtain
- shower curtain rings
- feminine products
- makeup organizer
- shower caddy (for communal bathrooms)
- bath robe
- shampoo/conditioner
- body soap
- face wash
- makeup
- makeup brushes
- deodorant
- hair ties
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- hair dryer
- straightener/ curler
Living Space
- picture frames
- small decorations
- tv table
- coffee table
- coasters
Clothes
*remember that you can change clothes out as the seasons change*
- basic t-shirts
- crew neck sweaters
- hoodies
- jackets
- leggings
- workout clothes
- sports bras
- bras
- underwear
- pajamas
- shorts
- business casual outfit
- cardigan
- rain boots
- snow boots
- slippers
- flip flops
- sneakers
- booties
- sandals
- slides
Laundry
- laundry detergent
- dryer sheets
- scent beads
- tide to-go stick
- bleach
- stain remover
- lint roller
- steamer
- sewing kit
School Supplies
- backpack
- notebooks (one for each class unless otherwise informed)
- binders
- whiteout
- index cards
- black/blue pens
- colored pens
- pencils
- highlighters
- markers
- stapler
- 3 hole punch
- scissors
- calculator
- flashdrives
- planner/calendar
- post-its
- paperclips
- earbuds
Cleaning Supplies
- lysol wipes
- Mr.Clean magic erasers
- swiffer
- handheld vacuum
- trash cans
- trash bags
Misc.
- rugs
- fan
- umbrella
- extra phone charger
- curtains (unless one is provided)
- curtain rods (unless one is provided)
- thumb tacks
- lightbulbs
- batteries
- command hooks
- weekend bag
- printer (unless easily accessable on campus)
- television
- extension cords
- air freshener
- perfume
Did I forget anything? What are you most excited about bringing with you to college? Any new great finds I should look into? Leave a comment below!
