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College Move-In Checklist

July 20, 2020 by Jeanette 3 Comments

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This College Move-In Checklist will help make sure you have everything you need for your dorm. My youngest son is going to college this Fall, and I’ll officially be an empty nester. I’ve been shopping for everything he’ll need for his college dorm, as well as digging through our house for any extra items he can use. 

College Move-In Checklist

This is my fourth son going to college, so I’ve got a comprehensive list to share with your college student. Although many items can be purchased once you’re on campus, I find it less stressful to start accumulating what you need ahead of time.

I set aside a space in our house for all the items he’ll need from this college move-in checklist. That way, it’ll be easy to just load up our car when it’s time to drive to college.

This college move-in checklist is organized into the following categories:

  • Move-In Day – depending on how dirty your room is, you may want to wash the floor and sanitize the room
  • Bed – the most important item on this list is a thick mattress topper to make your college mattress comfortable
  • Bathroom/Personal Care – make sure you have a shower tote/caddy to bring your supplies to the bathroom
  • Laundry – basic essentials for keep your clothes clean
  • Room Needs/Storage – dorm rooms are almost always short on storage space, so these items will make the most of the space you have available
  • Office/Desk Supplies – bringing some supplies from home will give you a headstart
  • Electronics – extension cords and a power strip are essential to making sure you can plug in where you need
  • Kitchen Items – basic essentials for storing and warming up snacks and drinks
  • Medicine – when you’re not feeling well, having some basic medicine on hand is important
  • Personal Healthy Safety Supplies – keep yourself safe with these essential supplies
  • Cleaning Supplies – basic items to keep your room clean
  • Snacks – great to have on hand for hunger pangs
  • Travel – for weekend trips or trips home
  • Decorations/Fun Stuff – customize your room to make it more homey
  • Shared Items – items you and your roommate(s) can divvy up and enjoy together

Click here to download a printable copy this College Move-In Checklist

College Move In Checklist

Click here to download a printable copy this College Move-In Checklist

I hope you find this resource helpful!

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Comments

  1. angiesrecipes says

    July 20, 2020 at 12:32 am

    First, a HUGE Congratulations to you and your son!! Second, that check list is a treasure. Lots of practical information and very helpful!
    Have a wonderful week ahead!

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  2. Kirsten says

    July 20, 2020 at 7:53 am

    Thanks Jeantte this is brilliant. My first son is off to college this September and I am dreading it. There are so many things on the list I wouldn’t even have thought about so thank you so much. He is self catered as well so I will have to look atthe cooking tips as well.

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    • Jeanette says

      July 25, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      Best wishes to you and your son as he heads off to college this Fall!

      Reply

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