What to Take to College

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School Supplies

Backpack
Binder
Calculator
Erasers
Folders
Highlighters
Hole Punch
Loose Leaf
Markers / Sharpie
Notebook
Paper Clips
Pens
Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Ruler
Scissor
Stapler

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Kitchen Needs

Bottle Opener
Can Opener
Dish Detergent
Disposable Plates
Mini-Fridge
Plastic Cups
Water Bottle

Laundry

Bin / Hamper
Detergent
Fabric Softener
Iron
Ironing Board
Laundry Bag

Room Necessities

Alarm Clock
Bedding
- Bed Risers
- Blanket
- Comforter
- Mattress Pad
- Pillow
- Pillow Cases
- Sheets
Broom
Bucket
Calendar
Desk Lamp
Fan
Hangers
Mirror
Overdoor Hooks
Picture Frames / Photos
Storage Trays
Swiffer
Vacuum (Portable)
Tools (Screwdriver, Hammer)
Wastebasket

Hygiene & Beauty

Conditioner
Cotton Swabs (Q-Tips)
Dental Floss
Deodorant
Hair Brush / Comb
Hair Dryer
Makeup
Mouthwash
Nail Clippers
Razors / Shaving Cream
Shampoo
Shower Cap
Shower Shoes
Shower Tote
Soap
Toothbrush
Tooth Paste
Towels (Bath, Hand)
Tweezers

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Electronics & Fun

Basketball, Football, etc.
Books
Cell Phone & Charger
Digital Camera
Extension Cords
Headphones (NC)
Laptop
- Anti-Virus
- Case
- Ethernet Cables
- Lock
- Thumb Drive
- USB Cables
- Word Processor
Movies (DVDs, Blu-Ray)
MP3 Player (iPod)
Music
Musical Instrument
Power Strips
Television
Video Games

Health

Bandages
Contact Lenses
Cough Drops
Cough Medicine
First-aid kit
Glasses
Neosporin
Pain Relievers
Purell
Sunscreen
Vitamins

Miscellaneous

Address Book
ATM Card
Batteries (Especially AA)
Duct Tape
Ear Plugs
Instant Stain Remover
Krazy Glue
Quarters
Rubber Bands
Scotch Tape
Sewing Kit
Sponge
Tissues

Documents

Copies of Important Documents
Driver's License
Health Records
Insurance Information
Passport
Social Security Number

Clothes & Accessories

Bathrobe
Clothing
- Casual Clothes
- Formal Clothes
- Play Clothes
- Swimwear
Flip Flops
Hats, Gloves, Scarves
Poncho / Raincoat
Ponytail Holders
Rain Boots
Shoes
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Wallet
Watch

Optional

School Supplies

Colored Pencils
Foreign Language Dictionary
Glue
Graphing Paper
Note Cards
Pencil Case
Post-its
Sketch Pad
White-out

Kitchen Needs

Blender
Coffee Maker
Microwave
Snacks
Toaster
Toaster Oven
Water Filter

Laundry

Lint-Roller

Room Items

Bean-bag
Bug Spray
Bulletin Board / Pins
Cable Management
Desk Organizers
Dry Erase Board
Febreze
Humidifiers
Plants
Posters
Rug

Hygiene & Beauty

Acne Cream
Curling Iron
Facial Lotion
Hair Straightener
Jewelry Organizer

Electronics & Fun

Bike
Blank CDs
Board Games
Computer Speakers
Frisbees
High School Yearbook
iPod Speakers
Laptop Mouse
Mouse Pad
Playing Cards
Portable Hard Drive
Printer / Scanner / Copier
- Extra Cartridges
- Printer Paper
Radio
Slingbox

Health

IcyHot
Lip Balm

Miscellaneous

Calling Card
Envelopes
Flashlight
Map
Planner / Agenda
Ramen Noodles!
Religious Material
Safe / Lockbox
Stamps
Swim Goggles
Tape Measure
Windex

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