Complete College Packing Checklist - Dorm & Off-Campus Housing
📋 Complete College Packing Checklist
Print this page and check off items as you pack! Includes items for both dorm rooms and off-campus housing.
💡 Tip: Use Ctrl+P (PC) or Cmd+P (Mac) to print this checklist. Check off items as you pack them!
🏠 Green sections are especially important for off-campus housing
🛏️ Bedroom Essentials
- Twin XL fitted sheets (2 sets) - Dorm
- Full/Queen sheets (2 sets) - Off-campus
- Pillowcases (4)
- Comforter or duvet
- Blanket
- Pillows (2)
- Mattress pad/topper
- Under-bed storage boxes
- Closet organizers
- Desk organizers
- Desk lamp
- String lights
- Photos for decoration
- Posters
- Small plants
- Curtains/blinds (off-campus)
- Alarm clock
🏠 Off-Campus Housing Essentials
- Furniture (bed, dresser, desk, chair)
- Mattress and box spring
- Couch or seating
- Coffee table
- TV and TV stand
- Dining table and chairs
- Bookshelf
- Floor lamps
- Area rugs
- Window treatments
- Shower curtain and liner
- Bath mat
- Toilet paper holder
- Towel bars/hooks
- Smoke detector batteries
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Security deposit documentation
- Renter's insurance
🍳 Full Kitchen Supplies (Off-Campus)
- Refrigerator (if not provided)
- Microwave
- Toaster/toaster oven
- Coffee maker
- Blender
- Pots and pans set
- Baking sheets
- Mixing bowls
- Cutting boards
- Knives set
- Cooking utensils
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
- Plates (4-6)
- Bowls (4-6)
- Cups/glasses (6-8)
- Mugs (4)
- Silverware set
- Dish towels
- Dish soap
- Sponges
- Trash cans
- Trash bags
- Food storage containers
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic wrap
- Paper towels
- Basic spices and condiments
🧽 Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies
- Vacuum cleaner
- Broom and dustpan
- Mop and bucket
- All-purpose cleaner
- Bathroom cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Disinfectant wipes
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Laundry detergent
- Fabric softener
- Bleach
- Rubber gloves
- Scrub brushes
- Plunger
- Basic tool kit
- Light bulbs
- Batteries
- Extension cords
- Power strips
📚 Academic Supplies
- Laptop
- Laptop charger
- Phone charger
- Power strips (2)
- Extension cords
- Headphones
- Notebooks (5-6)
- Pens (black, blue, red)
- Pencils
- Highlighters (multiple colors)
- Sticky notes
- Planner/calendar
- Binders (3-4)
- Folders
- Backpack
- Calculator
- Printer (off-campus)
- Printer paper
- Ink cartridges
🧴 Personal Care & Health
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash/soap
- Deodorant
- Razor
- Shaving cream
- Face wash
- Moisturizer
- Towels (3-4)
- Washcloths
- Shower caddy (dorm)
- Flip-flops for shower (dorm)
- First aid kit
- Medications
- Thermometer
- Vitamins
- Toilet paper (off-campus)
- Tissues
🧺 Laundry Supplies
- Laundry detergent
- Fabric softener
- Stain remover
- Laundry basket
- Hangers (20+)
- Drying rack
- Laundry bag
- Iron and ironing board (off-campus)
- Washer and dryer (if not provided)
👕 Clothing Essentials
- Underwear (2 weeks worth)
- Socks (2 weeks worth)
- Pajamas (3 sets)
- T-shirts (10-12)
- Long-sleeve shirts (5-6)
- Jeans (3-4 pairs)
- Shorts (4-5 pairs)
- Sweatshirts/hoodies (3-4)
- Dress clothes (1-2 outfits)
- Interview outfit
- Jacket/coat
- Sneakers
- Dress shoes
- Sandals/flip-flops
- Boots (if needed)
🍕 Basic Kitchen & Food (Dorm)
- Mini fridge (if allowed)
- Microwave (if allowed)
- Coffee maker/Keurig
- Water bottles (2-3)
- Plates (2-3)
- Bowls (2-3)
- Cups/mugs (3-4)
- Utensils set
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
- Snacks (non-perishable)
- Coffee/tea
- Instant meals
💡 Utilities & Services Setup
- Electricity service setup
- Gas service setup
- Water service setup
- Internet/cable setup
- Trash/recycling service
- Address change notifications
- Mail forwarding setup
- Emergency contact list
- Landlord contact information
- Maintenance request procedures
🔧 Tools & Miscellaneous
- Toolkit (basic)
- Duct tape
- Command strips/hooks
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Flashlight
- Batteries
- Air freshener
- Umbrella
- Sunglasses
- Watch
- Wallet
- Important documents (copies)
- Storage bins
- Labels
📝 Notes:
- Check your college's prohibited items list before packing
- Coordinate with roommates to avoid duplicates
- For off-campus housing, check what's included in your lease
- Pack a 'first week' box with immediate essentials
- Label everything with your name and contact info
- Take photos of valuable items for insurance purposes
- Don't overpack - you can always buy items locally or have them shipped from Crateobsession.com, which makes student life easier!
Good luck with your college journey! 🎓 Love Crate Obsession, We Crate, You Thrive!
