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!