Shopping for a dorm room, especially the first time, can be a bit overwhelming! The pretty stuff is always fun to get, but the really important stuff to make your room more comfortable (hello mattress topper!) is key. It may not be glamorous but th...
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Dorm bed
A must have to make those dorm beds comfy
3 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
Need a mattress pad to go with mattress topper
Best Mattress Pads
This goes around the mattress first. You know how long those mattresses have been there???
Utopia Bedding Zippered Mattress Encasement ...
Dorm beds are typically twin xl size so be sure your bedding will fit!
Twin XL : Bedding Sets & Collections
You will 1000% want a fan in your dorm room and the woo zoo is the best!
Woozoo Globe Multi-Directional 5-Speed Oscillating Fan w
If allowed by your school, you can loft your bed to fit more storage in your room
Home It Adjustable Bed Risers - Elevation ...
If you are on a top bunk or loft your bed - get a bed rail! You have heard of kids getting hurt falling out of bed. Don't be that kid!
Bed Rail
You are going to want a blanket - either extra layer on your bed, to wear while movie watching, having your morning coffee. Blankets are life.
Blankets
Dorm room
A night stand with drawers and a charging station is perfect in your dorm room. Extra storage and able to keep you stuff charged
Nightstand with Charging Station in ... - Walmart
Storage is key in a dorm room, so get a dresser that will fit in to the dimensions of your room. It can double as a nightstand possibly.
Dorm Dressers
Check your fit! The best mirror for a dorm room because it doesn't take up any space
Over Door Full Length Mirror
You will want these when you get a chance to sleep in, or catch a nap!
Blackout : Curtains & Drapes
Transform your dorm with contact paper. It makes such a difference in making your room feel homier. Then you can just remove it at the end of the year, no muss no fuss.
Contact Paper
You will need a hamper and we recommend one on wheels
Laundry Hamper On Wheels
Printer - it is so convenient to have on in your room. Do NOT get wireless, however. It will just be a frustration. Get a wired printer!
Non Wireless Printer
Usually an approved appliance, you can make rice as well as pasta in a rice cooker. Critical for late night hunger!
Rice Cooker
Another appliance that is typically allowed is an air fryer. We prefer this type over the small square oven type.
Air Fryer
You simply will not have enough ice. We used our ice maker soooooo much
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Ice Makers
You will want slippers to wear in your dorm room! Or to walk to other people's dorm rooms!! Slippers!! Please!!
Slippers
Really know need to explain why you need these. You need these. Full stop
Shower Shoes
For Class
You will get caught out in the rain walking to class, so you need one of these to protect your things. Highly recommend
Waterproof Backpack For College
Stem kids - this laptop is AMAZING. Highly recommend!!!!
ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) GU604 - Gaming Laptops
Mac Book Air is the perfect college laptop (for non stem majors, particularly)
MacBook Air - Apple
Lots of kids use an ipad to take notes in class, so we wanted to add it into recommendations here. Can't go wrong with having one.
iPad - Apple
Generals
These are essential! They hold so much and then flatten down to nothing when empty. Can be tucked away until you need them again. Major space saver. Must have!!
FRAKTA Storage bag, blue, 28 ¾x13 ¾x11 ¾ " 20 ...
Everything you need for graduation and heading off to college!
Graduation & Back to School Archives - The Slowestuff Blog
First aid/Med Kit Essentials
Parents, look away! No one likes to think about this possibility, but even worse is having to go to the clinic to see what's going on. This is quiet, discreet, and convenient.
Same Day Online STD Testing
Another thing you don't want to think about, but can be a literal life saver
Naloxone
The OG best to have on hand for general aches, pains and headaches
Ibuprofen
Tylenol is good for those that don't like/can't use ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
If you have trouble sleeping
Doxylamine
Dayquil for when you need to stay awake
DayQuil Cough, Cold & Flu Medicine for Daytime Relief
Good to have on hand especially when school starts because everyone seems to catch colds!
Emergen-C Dietary Supplements for Everyday Wellness
Blog
Check out the blog graduation and back to school section for all the advice and tips for looking great at graduation and then heading off to college!
Graduation & Back to School Archives - The Slowestuff Blog
