College Dorm checklist for girls
These are anxious times already, and to be sending our kids off to college during a pandemic, certainly doesn't help us feel any calmer. I'm taking my youngest daughter back to college next week and we've committed ourselves to just focusing on all of the positives. I'm a true believer in expect and hope for the best, but also be prepared for everything. When we're prepared, it helps even tough situations go a little more smoothly.
I've sent 3 daughters off to college and I still don't have it perfected, but I've developed a helpful checklist along the way, that I'd love to share. (My boy parent friends will have a much shorter list and a good giggle.)
Girls can certainly get away with much less than this and some may even think of more...but it will help you not have to start from scratch. I hope it's helpful!
Big prayers for a healthy, safe, educational, fun and resilient college year to all of the kids, faculty and parents traveling near and far. What important lessons and life skills this year will be!
Shampoo
Conditioner
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Flossers
Hairspray
Dry shampoo
Shower puff
Brush
Body wash or soap
Razor, fresh blades
Deodorant
Face wash
Body and face moisturizers
Makeup
Makeup remover/wipes
Hair ties
Blow dryer
Curling wand/straightener
Nail polish and remover
Nail clippers and file
Reading glasses
Sunglasses
Cotton balls or cotton pads
Tweezers
Tissues
Paper towels
Qtips
Antibacterial Hand wash
Clorox wipes
Lysol Spray
Disinfecting Cleaner
Laundry detergent
Laundry bag
Shower caddy
Flipflops
Hand held Steamer
EmergenC
Vitamins
Advil and Tylenol
Aleve or Midol
Tampons/Femine products
Thermometer
Disposable Face Masks
Hand Sanitizer
Cold and Flu medication
Gatorade
Saltine Crackers
Ramen or soup
Bandaids
Antibiotic
Sunscreen
Snacks
Mini fridge
Refillable water bottle
Planner
Computer
Desk organizer
Desk hutch
Notebook, pens, pencils
Highlighters
Folders
Calculator
Scissors
Stapler
Printer, paper, ink
Clock
Full length mirror
Desk lamp
Bed charging station
Music/Sonos speaker
Earbuds
Backpack
Hand vac
Dorm key/car keys/ Lanyard
Pepper spray
Mattress bug cover
Comfy mattress pad
Sheets (XL?)
Blanket
Comforter
Pillows
Decorative pillows
Shower Towels
Wash cloth
Hand towel
Clothes Hangers
Over door shoe organizer
Wall decor
Bulletin board & white board
Push pins
Photos from home (and a way to display them)
Multiple outlet Power cord/surge protector
Storage with drawers
Rug
Makeup mirror for desk
Clothes: campus wear, inside dorm wear, sorority wear, spirit/game day wear, night wear, event wear, weather gear
Shoes and socks for all the above occasions
Jewelry & organizer
Bulbs & Batteries for anything needed, ie, desk lamp, makeup mirror
Wastebasket/bags
Vaccinations needed prior and submit proof
Prescriptions
Insurance cards
Phone and tech chargers
Weekend bag
Suitcase
Print any parking permits needed for move-in day
(Tool kit for moving in: command strip double sided tape, measuring tape, thumbnails hooks, hammer or screwdrivers)
August 2020