Dorm Room Check List for Girls

Linens

Comforter or spread

Mattress pad

Pillow

Sheets (2 sets)

Blanket

Towels (2 sets)

Study pillow

Lightweight throw

Shower/Personal

Robe or towel wrap

Shower thongs

Tote

Soap, shampoo, razor, etc.

Curling/flat iron, rollers, hair dryer

Brushes, combs, clips

Tissues, cotton swabs

Tampons/pads

Toothpaste/Floss/spare toothbrush

Mouthwash

Nail polish/remover

Tweezers, nail scissors

Medicine/Prescriptions

Special instructions from doctor on medications, allergy shots, etc.

Prescriptions, including glasses or contacts

Spare contacts/glasses

Thermometer

Band-Aids, antiseptic

Over the counter for: cold, cough, allergy, stomach, headaches, cramps, etc

Vitamins, calcium supplements

Suntan lotion

Laundry

Ironing board/iron

Laundry bag/basket

Soap

Stain remover

Fabric softener sheets

Rolls of quarters

Drying rack

Laundry marking pen

Closet/Storage

Stacking cubes or under bed drawers

Shoe boxes and/or shoe rack

Belt, Skirt, slack hangers

Spare hangers

Lint brush

(Make sure any over-the-door items actually fit your doors)

Coat rack

Electronic

Several extension cords; 2 prong adapters

Surge protector(s)

Alarm clock

Computer (& lock if laptop)

Printer
Camera & film (or memory stick)

Bedside and/or Desk lamp

Headphones

Cell phone and charger

Flashlight

Spare batteries for everything

Instructions for all things

Desk/Study Items

Trashcan

Bulletin board

Backpack or book tote

Dictionary/thesaurus/style books (MLA, etc)

Book ends

Notebooks, pocket & file folders

Calendar/Organizer

Calculator

Printer paper and ink

Floppy disks/or CDs

Stapler, scissors, ruler, glue, paper clips

Pens, pencils, sharpener, highlighters

Post It notes, note cards

Desk tray or organizer

Stationery and stamps

Address book (with email addresses)

Bible, inspirational books

Papers/Finance

Cashier’s check or money order if need to open local checking account

Credit card or other means of emergency financial coverage

Legal size folder for papers

Copy of current immunization record

Insurance card (medical and/or dental)

Copies of driver’s license, social security card and birth certificate

Car insurance information

Copies university papers you may need (contracts, etc.)

Lock box

In room Eating

Microwaveable mug, bowl, plate

Fork, knife, spoon

Cutting board/good knife

Can/bottle opener

Measuring cup/spoons

Paper towels/sponges/dish towel

Dish soap

Food storage

Chip clips

Miscellaneous

Spare key to your car!

Umbrella and/or rain poncho

Bicycle with good lock

Tennis racquet, etc.

Roller blades

Sewing kit

Toolkit

Dust cloths, wipes

Hooks – stick on type

Pictures of friends and family

Stuffed animals or special things from home

Check with your roommate:

Room Phone

Refrigerator

Microwave

Television

DVD/VCR player

Stereo

Clothing Guidelines