As school lets out for the Summer, thousands of new college Freshman around the world will be taking on the gigantic task of planning for college in the Fall. While running to the nearest Wal-Mart, Target, or other shopping center will undoubtedly be one of the first experiences of move-in day, taking time to prepare for the day will certainly be rewarding. Preparing for a new life in college is unlike any vacation you have had to pack for to date. You have to carefully balance the number of things that you bring, remembering that you will need all of the things you have needed for the last 18 years, but also that you will be living in a space most likely a quarter of the size. Below, I have compiled a list of things that every college Freshman should consider. Obviously this list isn't completely personalized, and depending on your gender and if you have health issues, you will need to add and make changes to it. You may want to copy and paste this list into a document editor and print it from there.
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*Remember to take cleaning wipes and a moving cart for move-in day

Clothing

T-Shirts (7)
Shorts (4)
Socks (10 pair)
Underwear (7 pair)
Short Sleeve Dress Shirt (1)
Long Sleeve Dress Shirt (1)
Dark Dress Pants (1)
Light Dress Pants (1)
Black Dress Socks (1)
Tan Dress Socks (1)
Dress Shoes (2 pair)
Summer Pajamas (2 pair)
Winter Pajamas (3 pair)
Sweatshirts
Long Sleeve Shirts
Jeans (4 pairs)
Sweatjacket
Heavy boot socks (2 pair)
Boots
Winter Hats
Gloves
Rain Jacket With Hood
Heavy Winter Jacket
Athletic Clothes (2 pair)
Baseball Hat
Zip Up Sweatjacket With Hood
Shower Flip Flops
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Tennis Shoes (1 pair)
Jeans
Shower Robe

Dorm Room Items

Top and Fitted Bed Sheets / Pillow Cases (2)
Pillows With Pillow Protectors (2)
Quilt (1)
Hangers (20)
Pants Hanger
Large Storage Bin
Desk Lamp
Small Tupperware / Ziplocks
Knife, Fork, Spoon
Bike Lock and Cable
Bike
Helmet
Tissues (4)
Paper Towels (2)
Purex Laundry Strips
Laundry Bag
Dish Rag (1)
Clock Radio / Bed Shaker
Ipod, Cables, Speaker, Power Cord
Cables for TV, Gadgets, etc.
Cell Phone, Charger, Cables
Footlocker and Lock
Small Flashlight (AA)
Sheet Clips
Mattress Cover / Pad (1)
Mattress Protector
Thermal Blanket (1)
Soft Under-Bed Storage Bags (4)
Gum
Small Can Opener
Clip-on Bed Lamp
Small Microwavable Heat Pack
5 Cubic Foot Fridge/Freezer
Microwavable Corel Plate/Bowl/Mug (1)
Hair Dryer
Small Trash Can, Bags
Clip Fan
Small Ice Cube Tray
Small Dish Detergent
Over the Door Hook
Ironing Board and Iron (Make sure the dorm allows irons first)

Book / Office Supplies

Pencils, Erasers, Sharpies
2 Drawer Cream File Cabinet
Cork / White Board / Dry Erase Markers
Push Pins for Corkboard
Clips to Hang Stuff on Walls
Paperclips, Scissors, Tape, Glue Sticks
Staples and Stapler
Hole Puncher
Driver License
Power Strips (2)
Extension Cord
Digital Camera, Memory Card, Case, Cable
AA Rechargable Batteries
Bookbag
Laptop Case
Notebooks (1 1-sub, 1 3-sub)
Binders
Rubber Bands
Graph Paper
Pencil Sharpener
Red, Black, Blue Pens
Highlighters, Markers, Colored Pencils
Tape Dispenser
Desk Organizer
Assorted Clips (Binder Clips)
Index Cards
Sheet of Forever Stamps (1)
Personal Thank You Notes
Webcam
Thumb Drive
Lanyard
Bag Clips
Pendaflex / File Folders (Manilla)
Doorstop
Looseleaf (College Ruled)
Binder Dividers and Labels
Printer
Ream of Paper
Ink
Tape and Staples
Locked Box for Valuables
Small Sewing Kit
Small Repair Kit
Recharging Pack for AA Batteries
Computer, Mouse, etc.
Computer Lock Cable
TV

Personal Care Items

Shower Basket
Toothbrush / Toothpaste
Duffle Bag for Weekend Trips
Washcloths (2)
Bath Towels (2)
Small Lunch Box
Handywipes
Small Rinse Cup
Retainers, Case
Safety Pins
Razor, Charger
Snacks, Food
Suction Cup Hook for Shower
Shampoo, Bar Soap
Toothbrush Protector / Holder
Toothbrush Protector / Holder
Contact Solution
All Contacts
Contact Solutions, Cases, etc.
Glasses, Case
Soap Holder
Tweezers, Scissor / Kelly Clams
Hand Sanitizer
Deodorant
Insurance Card
Floss
Listerine
Small Lysol Spray
Small Bug Spray
Suntan Lotion
Small Supply of Cleaning Materials
First Aid Items

First Aid Box
Small Peptobismal Tablets
One a Day Multivitamin
Vitamin C Chewables
Finger Lancets for Splinters
Thermometer, Covers
Medical Information in Envelope
Cortizone Cream
Benedryl Liquid with Marked Cup
Small Baggies Marked for Meds
Motrin
Mucinex
Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Mixed Band Aids
Small Peroxide
Blister Pads
Athlete's Foot Cream
Cough Drops
Ace Bandage
Gauze and Tape
Alcohol Wipes
Moisturizing Hand Lotion


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