College packing list for boys
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Anonymous
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New Bedding, new pillows, new mattress topper, hangers, over the door mirror, fan, “medicine chest” (I put together a ton of OTC medicine, first aid, condoms, etc), toiletries, detergent, plastic organizers for under the bed. He had things from his room from home he took to hang.
So different from the girls on his hall. 😂 |
Anonymous
Wow never heard of that...good to know. My kids had to bring it or rent. |
Anonymous
Sleeping bag. They don’t wash the sheets anyway. |
Anonymous
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Don't get too much more than he'll need. You'd be just floored by the amount of stuff that gets tossed at the end of the school year. It's actually quite shameful the amount of waste during move-out day.
-College Prof who has witnessed this with her own eyes over many years |
Anonymous
Make sure they're the right size. It's annoying having to interrupt a steamy session to run out for Magnums at 2am. I know from experience. |
Anonymous
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Strip lighting like Govee - they like for cool lighting. I feel like this is the biggest decor thing the guys like.
Command/putty/strips to hang posters (that they will often buy at school poster sales) Command wall shelf to hold small stuff Theraflu (they ALL get sick in the Fall), Tylenol, aspirin, band aids, neosporin, benadryl, anti itch cream, thermometer etc Wastebasket and liners Laundry detergent sheets - lighter and packable than a jug. Shout spray Ikea bag for laundry Tissues Order a bunch of Ikea frakta zipper bags for storage and transit back and forth (we double for flights) A fan is great even if there is air con. Helps with noise and with not great functioning air con Chargers, cable, external batteries Desk pad Electric tea kettle gets a ton of use for hot chocolate or theraflu or whatever Shower caddy. Mine like fabric. Some like plastic Ziplocs. Gallon. Chip clips Small dish soap. One set of towels. Not a lot of room for extra sheets and towels Bathrobe for shower or a large enough towel. Whatever they want. Let them pick stuff out. Hanging over the door shoe thing. Holds a lot of stuff. Over the door hooks. Amazon. Very helpful for raincoats (pack that) etc 3 inch mattress topper is nice if you can do. A comfortable bed is the best mattress pad Usually Twin XL sheets. Check with school for twin or twin XL Hangers. Mine likes thin metal ones that take up less room. Space is at a premium Shower shoes/slides Moccasins or slides or something to lounge around in the dorm Maybe another seating option like a cheap Costco lounge chair, or an ottoman that has storage inside Coordinate with roommate about fridge. Coordinate with roommate about tv if having Coordinate with roommate about area rug. Cheap at Aldi, Ikea, Homegoods. You won't want it coming back home A couple of plastic utensils/plate/bowls or a few metal, just to have Two sets of sneakers A nice outfit - khakis, jacket, tie, shoes - you never know - they have social stuff they're invited to Roach motels, ant baits Damp rid. We got the plastic containers vs the hanging ones Maybe a stick vacuum if you're feeling generous Clorox wipes. Air purifier if moldy dorm A door stop as someone suggested is great. Keeping doors open at first makes it easier to meet people Desk seat cushion maybe A couple of plastic storage bins with lids, different sizes, and a couple OXO food storage bins. Desk hutch topper if appropriate Huge Britta container got zero use. Hope this helps It's all great. Summer before can be anxious for them. This is a way for them to get invested and excited, thinking of it all |
Anonymous
| What about dress clothes? Would they have any need for a suit, or would khakis and a blazer be fine? |
Anonymous
In our experience, khakis and a blazer with a couple button downs are fine. A tie. Shoes other than sneakers which we had to buy there having forgotten |
Anonymous
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Here are great ideas, I thought. Not sure about my son. Huge rolling equipment bag. Much bigger than an ordinary rolling suitcase. (like football coaches would roll to the field to transport equipment). He could have almost everything he owned in there, and it would slide under the bed. A sleeping bag. It could be unzipped and used as a bedspread/blanket. It could be grabbed and taken for an overnight. I thought useful incase he was exiled from his room.
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Anonymous
| 15:19 that's a good list. |
Anonymous
My niece narrowed down a quick decision re: who to bring to an important university dinner, by walking down the dorm hall, "who here owns a suit?" |