What To Bring To College | The ACTUAL List Of What You Need To Bring To College

One of the most exciting/scary times of your life happens when you are packing for college.

There is so much excitement about finally being able to leave home but also a whole lot of sadness about leaving home too (can you tell my emotions were all over the place when I was moving into college ).

I was downright scared when I moved to college. I wanted to be prepared for everything.

There are SO many things every college student needs that can be really overwhelming putting a college packing list together.

This is the ACTUAL list of what to bring to college. All the products that you will really need!

What To Bring To College:

College Clothes:

When moving into college, you can be tempted to bring your whole into closet. Believe us, from personal experience, that is NOT a good idea.

Stick with clothes you will really actually wear and plan a trip back home to get clothes for the next season. That way, your tiny dorm closet won't turn into a hoarders scene (and unfortunately, they get like that QUICK!).

Bras/Sport Bras
Tank Tops
Shirts
Sweaters
Sweatshirts
Jean Jacket
Cardigans
Jeans
Leggings
Joggers
Socks
Dresses
Tennis Shoes
Sandals
Boots
Rain Boots
Rain Jacket
Scarves
Light Jackets
Winter Jackets
Jewelry
Hats
Swimsuit
Pajamas
School Spirit Clothes

College Bathroom Supplies:

Bathroom supplies are something you definitely don't want to forget.

It's usually not something that can easily be purchased and let's be real, bathroom supplies can add up!

Make sure you bring these bathroom essentials:

2 Body Towels
Towel Wrap (a MUST!)
Shower Caddy
Makeup Organizer
Portable Makeup Mirror
Hair Wrap
Basket for Hair Products
2 Hand Towels
Hair Dryer
Straightener
Curling Iron
Shampoo and Conditioner
Face Wash
Makeup Remover
Shaving Cream
Razor
Loofah
Lotion
Hairspray
Cotton Balls
Nail Polish
Nail Polish Remover
Makeup
Makeup Brushes
Perfume
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Retainer
Tweezers
Deodorant
Tissues
Sunscreen

Dorm Cleaning Supplies:

Dorms get dirty, and they dirty a lot quicker than one would expect.

I found that it was easiest to just keep some basic supplies on hand so that whenever I had the time to clean, or absolutely had to clean one area of my dorm, I was able to!

These were my cleaning essentials:

Laundry Detergent
Downy Wrinkle Releaser (AMAZING!)
Laundry Bags
Dryer Sheets
Trash Bags
All-Purpose Cleaner
Paper Towels
Small Vacuum
Disinfectant Spray
Dawn Soap
Clorox Wipes
Swiffer WetJet and Refills (this saves you more money in the long run compared to the original Swiffer TRUST ME)

{RELATED POST: 5 Dorm Room Supplies For The Cleanest Room On Campus}

Dorm Essentials:

There are some things that a college freshman living in the dorms just cannot live without.

Some of these might seem obvious, but you would surprised what you easily forget during the hustle and bustle of transitioning to college.

But no worries, I've got your back. These are the absolute MUST HAVE dorm essentials you can't forget to pack!

Mattress Topper
Mattress Protector
Sheets
Pillowcases
Comforter
Accent Pillows
Blanket
Clip-On Fan
First Aid-Kit
Ibuprofen
Allergy Medicine
Tums
Cold and Flu Medicine
Tampons and Pads
Food Storage
Keurig
Paper Plates
Mugs
Ziploc Bags
Plastic Silverware
Water Bottle
Snacks
Command Strips
Rug

Must-Have Electronics:

Here's my list of technology essentials that you must have in college and therefore, in your dorm:

Headphones (obvi Airpods are what every college student is wearing...at least it seems like it!)
10' Chargers (for phone, computer, watch, tablet, etc)
Extension Cords
Power Strip (I recommend a surge proof one like this!)
Laptop
Portable Charger (I use this one everyday and it SAVES my life!)
Amazon Echo
Calculator
Sound Machine (a college LIFE-SAVER)