Insurance Information
If you’re in the United States, having your health and other insurance information on hand is imperative in college.
Catherine Johnson
Just a college student trying to make it to graduation alive.
Health Records
It’s helpful to give your college a copy of your health records. This is especially true if you have a chronic condition or two.
Driver’s License / Government ID
You’re going to use your college student ID a lot during your time in college. What do you need to get a student ID? A driver’s license or government ID.
Tissues
Why Tissues Are Essential for Your College Dorm Room As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – tissues belong on your college essentials list. You’ll need them for inevitable homesickness tears during those first weeks away.…
Scotch Tape
Why Scotch Tape is a College and Dorm Room Essential As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – scotch tape is crucial. You’ll use it to hang photos and memories without damaging walls (saving your security…
Planner / Agenda
Why Every College Freshman Needs a Physical Planner As a senior who’s seen it all, I can tell you a physical planner is one of the most overlooked college essentials and dorm room essentials that freshmen should pack. Digital calendars…
Instant Stain Remover
Why Stain Remover is a College & Dorm Room Essential As a senior who’s seen it all, trust me – instant stain remover is crucial for college life. Between late-night study snacks, rushed meals before class, and inevitable coffee spills,…
Earplugs
Why Earplugs Are Essential for Your College Dorm As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, let me tell you – earplugs are absolutely crucial college essentials that too many freshmen forget to pack. Your neighbor might blast music…
Duct Tape
Why Duct Tape is a College & Dorm Room Essential As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – duct tape is the ultimate college essential you didn’t know you needed. Beyond its obvious uses like hanging…
Batteries (Especially AA)
Why Pack Batteries for College? A Senior’s Advice As a senior who’s lived through multiple years in the dorms, batteries are an overlooked college essentials item that freshmen often forget. Your wireless mouse, calculator, fairy lights, and portable fans will…
Wastebasket
Essential Dorm List Item: Why You Need a Wastebasket Hey freshmen! As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – a wastebasket is non-negotiable. Your tiny dorm room generates surprising amounts of trash daily: snack wrappers, papers,…
Tools (Screwdriver, Hammer)
Essential Tools for Your Dorm List: A Senior’s Perspective As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I highly recommend adding basic tools to your dorm list. A screwdriver set and hammer are invaluable for assembling furniture, hanging pictures,…
