College Dorm Room Supplies: 15 Things All Students Need for Their Dorm Rooms Shopping Guides School/Education Parenting

Donna John

August 09, 2022

I've had two kids go off to college (and graduate!). During those eight years, you learn what a kid really needs in that dorm room – and what could be a waste of money. Here are 15 things to put on your college shopping list from a seasoned mom.

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Mesh Pockets Shower Curtain $8 & Up

Mesh Shower Caddy/Organizer $9 & Up

Ironing Blanket $8 & Up

Iron With Automatic Shut-off $15 & Up

Memory/Memo Photo Bulletin Board $9 & Up

Wi-Fi Wireless Broadband Router $28 & Up

Wireless Color Printer With Scanner, Copier & Fax $48 & Up

Clip-on Light $9 & Up

Sheet Set - Twin XL $13 & Up

Alarm Clock $10 & Up

Keurig In-Room Brewing System $63 & Up

Under Bed Storage Container $7 & Up

Extra Long Phone Charger $6 & Up

XL Mattress Pad $25 & Up

Funny Sign $5 & Up

Comments (3)

Mindy Hudon, M.S., CCC-SLP

Great tip Donna! I have twins on there way as freshman. I didn't know they needed a browser! Really? Yikes!

Donna John

I've heard that several times, @mindy. Both of my kids needed a router to access the Internet. My son wanted his own, but my daughter and her roommate last year went in half and shared one. I cannot believe your twins are in college! Hope they have an amazing year!

Elisa Schmitz

Great list for getting college kids set up for success in their dorms, Donna John ! I have to add - fun string lights. Whether you get Christmas lights or the twinkly ones for the backyard, I think a string of lights is a must, haha! Mindy Hudon, M.S., CCC-SLP

College Dorm Room Supplies: 15 Things All Students Need for Their Dorm Rooms Shopping Guides School/Education Parenting

Mesh Pockets Shower Curtain $8 & Up

Mesh Shower Caddy/Organizer $9 & Up

Ironing Blanket $8 & Up

Iron With Automatic Shut-off $15 & Up

Memory/Memo Photo Bulletin Board $9 & Up

Wi-Fi Wireless Broadband Router $28 & Up

Wireless Color Printer With Scanner, Copier & Fax $48 & Up

Clip-on Light $9 & Up

Sheet Set - Twin XL $13 & Up

Alarm Clock $10 & Up

Keurig In-Room Brewing System $63 & Up

Under Bed Storage Container $7 & Up

Extra Long Phone Charger $6 & Up

XL Mattress Pad $25 & Up

Funny Sign $5 & Up

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