The items that are on this list are only recommendations. You are not required to purchase everything; you can buy more than we recommend. Review the “things not to buy” section before making any purchases.
Shopping List
Bedding
- Blanket
- Comforter/bedspread
- Extra-long twin or standard twin-size sheets
- Mattress pad
- Pillow
Room Needs
- 5 cubic feet refrigerator or less (check with your roommate, only one per room)
- Alarm clock
- bulletin board and pushpins
- compact fluorescent light bulb
- clothes hangers
- desk lamp (metal or glass shade only - NO plastic shade)
- dry erase board
- fan
- small carpet or rug
- surge protectors (no extension cords or adaptors)
- storage bin
- TV (32" or less)
- trash can
Cleaning and Laundry
- broom/mop
- cleaning supplies
- dryer sheets/fabric softener
- drying rack
- iron with automatic shutoff.
- laundry bags or baskets
- laundry soap
Household and Kitchen Items
- bowls (reusable)
- coffee pot with automatic shutoff
- cups/mugs
- dish soap
- dish towels
- Manual can opener
- microwaveable dishes
- napkins
- paper towels
- plates (re-usable)
- silverware (re-usable)
- small can liner bags
- storage container
- storage bags
- tissues
Toiletries
- Band-Aids
- brush/comb
- cotton swabs
- First aid kit
- hair dryer
- lotion
- medication (acetaminophen/ibuprofen, cold/flu relief, digestive relief)
- nail clippers
- razors
- shower caddy
- shampoo and conditioner.
- shaving cream
- soap
- toothpaste
- toothbrush
- tweezers
Shower
- bath and hand towels.
- bathrobe
- shower shoes (flip flops work great)
- washcloths
Office/School Supplies
- Computer
- Folders
- Highlighters
- Notebooks
- Paper
- paper clips
- pens/pencils
- printer
- Scissors
- small tool kit
- stapler
- sticky notes
- USB Flash drive
Miscellaneous Items
- backpack/book bag.
- batteries
- Energy Star-approved appliances
- Ethernet cable (for internet)
- Flashlight
- postage stamps
- slippers
- snacks
- umbrella