Dorm room packing made easy: A guided list of what to bring

As third quarter comes to an end and seniors at McNicholas prepare for the next phase of life, the extensive changes that accompany the shift into college life can be intimidating. One of said changes is the transition from living at home to living in a dorm or apartment. It can be difficult to discern what you will need to take with you if you are moving away. The following is a compiled list, broken up into ten categories, to help alleviate stress surrounding the dorm room packing process and offer suggestion as to what to bring with if you move out next fall.

DORM PACKING CHECK LIST:

CLOTHING:

Athletic shorts
Casual shirts
Casual T-shirts
Sweatpants
Work-out clothing
Jeans
Casual shorts
One or two formal outfits
Socks, underwear, etc.
A couple pairs of often worn shoes
Rain coat
Sweatshirts
Coat

SCHOOL SUPPLIES:

Binders
Notebooks
Printer paper
Pens
Pencils
Scissors
Stapler
Three hole punch
Highlighters
Sticky notes
Whiteout
Planner
Backpack

FOOD SUPPLIES:

2 bowls
2 plates
2 cups
2 forks
2 spoons
2 knives
Paper towels
Ziploc bags
Tupperware
A couple of water bottles
A couple of mugs
*SNACKS*
(optional) a coffee machine

BATH AND TOILETRIES:

Shower caddie
Toothbrush/ toothpaste
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shave gel
Facial skin care (and frequently worn makeup)
Flip flops
A couple towels
Q-tips
Hairbrush (and any irons that are frequently needed and an abundance of hairties)
Lotion
Perfume/ cologne
Deodorant
Razor
Tweezers
Chap stick
Medications