College dorm checklist for freshman girl

After a year of studying virtually remembering all the dorm room essentials you need to cross off the list can be quite overwhelming.  But that doesn't mean it's an impossible shopping task. Whether you're moving back to your dorms or you're still studying from home, over at Teen Vogue we've broken out the list of essentials into different categories, making your back-to-school shopping even easier.

However, it’s extremely important to note that different colleges [and sometimes even different dorms at the same college] have specific rules on what you can and cannot have in your room — especially when it comes to kitchen supplies, extra furniture, and decorations — so definitely make sure to check your school’s website before your RA [or your parents!!] confiscates that mini-fridge or that coffee maker during your first week of college.

Now, without further ado, scroll down to find the ultimate college checklist. From bed sets and desk lamps to face masks and backpacks, we've got you covered:

Dorm Room Essentials

Keep your side of your dorm room tidy and stylish with all the options below. 

Mattress Pad

Message Board

Hangers

Stain Remover 

Bedding

Laundry Detergent

Comforter

Towels 

Under the Bed Storage

Shower Caddy 

Laundry Bag

Laundry Bag with Pocket Gray

Command Strips

Shoe Rack

Power Strip

Stacking Drawers

Air Purifier

Hooks

Fan 

Pillows

Alarm Clock 

Mirrors

Weighted Blanket 

Vacuums

Wastebasket

Steamer 

BLACK+DECKER HGS011 Easy Steamer

Drawer Organizers 

Humidifier 

Shower Curtain 

Desk Lamp 

Comfy Chair

Decor 

Bath Mat 

Organizing Baskets

Area Rug

Tech Essentials 

Whether studying virtually or in person, you'll need the latest tech to make your college life a tad bit easier. 

Laptop 

Speakers

Standing Desk Converters 

Portable Phone Battery 

Printer 

Headphones 

Mini Projector

Tablet

Phone

Smart Watch

Wellness Products

These are the true essentials of this list. Stay healthy! 

Cloth Face Masks

Hand Sanitizer

Disposable Face Masks 

First Aid Kit

Vibrator

Body Massager

Kitchen Essentials 

Don't depend on the dorm cafeteria and polish your cooking skills, too. 

Reusable Water Bottle

que The Collapsible Bottle

Reusable Cutlery

Coffeemaker

Keurig K-Express Essentials Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker

Coffee

Fancy Mouse Espresso Blend - Coffee Bag

$20 at Chamberlain Coffee

Mug

Ember Mug² Temperature Control Smart Mug

Food containers

Rubbermaid Leak-Proof Brilliance Food Storage

Bento Box

Reusable Food Storage Bags

Stasher Reusable Storage Bag Bundle 4-Pack Small

Mini Fridge

Sunbeam 2.7 cu ft Mini Refrigerator

Blender

Measuring Cups

Instant Pot

Pan

Pot

Meal Plan

Daily Harvest Subscription

School Supplies

Tech isn't everything though. You'll still need good ol' school supplies to get your studying done. Luckily, we've linked for you all of our stories that round up each and every thing.

Stationery

Planners

Backpacks

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