• Pens
• Pencils
• Backpack
• Stapler and extra staples
• Note cards
• Glue and tape
• Loose-leaf paper and stationery
• Calculator
• Pencil sharpener
• Highlighter
• Scissors

• Computer
• Mouse and mouse pad
• Flash drive
• Ethernet cable
• Printer, ink and paper
• External hard drive
• Surge protector
• Blank CDs
• Webcam

• Towels and washcloths
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Razor or shaver and shaving gel
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Mouthwash
• Antiperspirant and deodorant
• Facial cleanser
• Toilet paper
• Box of tissues
• Cotton swabs
• Face and body lotion
• Rohto® Eye Drops
• Hair dryer and curling iron / flatiron
• Playtex® Sport® tampons
• Nivea for Men Active 3 Body Wash

• Mattress pad
• Blankets
• Comforter
• Pillow(s) and pillowcases
• Alarm clock

• Pop-up hamper
• Laundry detergent
• Drying rack
• Quarters
• Iron and ironing board
• Sewing kit
• Disinfecting wipes
• Dustpan and brush
• Paper towels
• Vacuum or vacuum stick
• Cleaning products
• Flashlight with batteries

• Socks
• Underwear
• T-shirts
• Coat, hat, gloves, sweaters
• Pants (jeans, khakis, shorts)
• Swimsuits
• Pajamas
• Gym apparel
• Business suit
• Shoes, flip flops and sandals
• Umbrella
• Sunglasses

• Beverages
• Hungry-Man® XXL Sandwiches
• Cereal
• Granola bars
• Soda
• Coffeemaker and filters
• Cups, plates, glasses
• Knives, forks, spoons
• Microwave
• Food storage containers
• Dishtowel and sponge

• Under-bed containers
• Shoe rack
• Bookcase
• Hangers

• Lockbox
• Medical and prescription records
• Bank, insurance and credit card account information
• Checks
• Financial aid information

• Pictures and posters
• Throw pillows
• Desk lamp
• Mirror
• Message board

• Phone
• Camera and batteries
• TV and TV stand
• MP3 player
• Game system and games
• CD player and CDs
• Headphones
• Board games
• Deck of cards

If you are moving into a dorm, you’ll want to add these items:

• Shower caddy
• Flip flops for the shower
• Extra-long sheets
• Mini-refrigerator

If you’ve got your own apartment, add these essentials:

• Sheets
• Laundry basket
• Dishwashing liquid
• Water filter pitcher
• Cookware and bakeware sets
• Desk and laptop cart
• Desk chair
• Storage ottoman