Dorm checklist--anything you'd recommend?

[Anonymous]

On the buy there idea... some colleges have Amazon same/next day delivery. Some suffer a run on the local stores and it's insane to attempt to buy anything.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Laundry detergent and tide sticks
Coins for laundry?

My kid's school requires pods in the washing machines.
No campus we visited had coin operated machines. They were either on some kind of account linked to your student ID, or they were free.

My son's dorm has machines that can take either coins or the student ID.

[Anonymous]

We are flying a few days early. Planning to spend time in the city and shop before heading out to the more rural college location. It helps if you have a good idea of what the room will look like. We've been searching for photos and videos since dorm assignments came out.

[Anonymous]

I have an idea what my son's dorm room will look like - teeny tiny!

Less is more. Focus on needs: bedding (mattress pad, sheets, comforter, blanket), desk/floor lamp, fan, mini fridge if not provided by the university, hamper for dirty clothes, t.v., towels, bath caddy, caddy for cleaning supplies, First Aid kit, stick vacuum.

I got my son a 5X7 area rug that is light weight and easy to transport. I also got him a camp chair that he can use in his dorm room to watch t.v., he can take it outside or anywhere else he might need a portable chair. He also ordered some posters/wall art for his room.

[Anonymous]

^I also got him a hanging organizer for his closet and a door mirror.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have an idea what my son's dorm room will look like - teeny tiny!

Less is more. Focus on needs: bedding (mattress pad, sheets, comforter, blanket), desk/floor lamp, fan, mini fridge if not provided by the university, hamper for dirty clothes, t.v., towels, bath caddy, caddy for cleaning supplies, First Aid kit, stick vacuum.

I got my son a 5X7 area rug that is light weight and easy to transport. I also got him a camp chair that he can use in his dorm room to watch t.v., he can take it outside or anywhere else he might need a portable chair. He also ordered some posters/wall art for his room.

A vacumum? Wow I am sure my son would not consider that a need. Caddy for cleaning supplies? Will he be cleaning other rooms? I am impressed.

[Anonymous]

Most dorms have a closet with a communal vacuum, dust pan, whatever. The single best item my DD took was two skinny tall lockers with tiny shelves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have an idea what my son's dorm room will look like - teeny tiny!

Less is more. Focus on needs: bedding (mattress pad, sheets, comforter, blanket), desk/floor lamp, fan, mini fridge if not provided by the university, hamper for dirty clothes, t.v., towels, bath caddy, caddy for cleaning supplies, First Aid kit, stick vacuum.

I got my son a 5X7 area rug that is light weight and easy to transport. I also got him a camp chair that he can use in his dorm room to watch t.v., he can take it outside or anywhere else he might need a portable chair. He also ordered some posters/wall art for his room.

A vacumum? Wow I am sure my son would not consider that a need. Caddy for cleaning supplies? Will he be cleaning other rooms? I am impressed.

He and his suite mates are responsible for cleaning their bathroom (they do room checks so, yes, it does have to be cleaned). And, yes, he needs cleaning supplies.

The stick vacuum is up to him to use. If he gets dirt on his rug from hauling in sports equipment at least he'll have something to vacuum it up with. I got the vacuum for cheap on sale with a coupon so if he doesn't wind up using it, oh well. At least he has one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most dorms have a closet with a communal vacuum, dust pan, whatever. The single best item my DD took was two skinny tall lockers with tiny shelves.

I wish they had a communal closet like that in my son's dorm but I don't think they do. They can probably borrow one from the front desk as needed though.

[Anonymous]

Where did you get the tall skinny lockers from?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have an idea what my son's dorm room will look like - teeny tiny!

Less is more. Focus on needs: bedding (mattress pad, sheets, comforter, blanket), desk/floor lamp, fan, mini fridge if not provided by the university, hamper for dirty clothes, t.v., towels, bath caddy, caddy for cleaning supplies, First Aid kit, stick vacuum.

I got my son a 5X7 area rug that is light weight and easy to transport. I also got him a camp chair that he can use in his dorm room to watch t.v., he can take it outside or anywhere else he might need a portable chair. He also ordered some posters/wall art for his room.

A vacumum? Wow I am sure my son would not consider that a need. Caddy for cleaning supplies? Will he be cleaning other rooms? I am impressed.

He and his suite mates are responsible for cleaning their bathroom (they do room checks so, yes, it does have to be cleaned). And, yes, he needs cleaning supplies.

The stick vacuum is up to him to use. If he gets dirt on his rug from hauling in sports equipment at least he'll have something to vacuum it up with. I got the vacuum for cheap on sale with a coupon so if he doesn't wind up using it, oh well. At least he has one.

My kid says no TV. He can stream anything he wants on his laptop. Some colleges eve have streaming services that all students have access to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have an idea what my son's dorm room will look like - teeny tiny!

Less is more. Focus on needs: bedding (mattress pad, sheets, comforter, blanket), desk/floor lamp, fan, mini fridge if not provided by the university, hamper for dirty clothes, t.v., towels, bath caddy, caddy for cleaning supplies, First Aid kit, stick vacuum.

I got my son a 5X7 area rug that is light weight and easy to transport. I also got him a camp chair that he can use in his dorm room to watch t.v., he can take it outside or anywhere else he might need a portable chair. He also ordered some posters/wall art for his room.

A vacumum? Wow I am sure my son would not consider that a need. Caddy for cleaning supplies? Will he be cleaning other rooms? I am impressed.

He and his suite mates are responsible for cleaning their bathroom (they do room checks so, yes, it does have to be cleaned). And, yes, he needs cleaning supplies.

The stick vacuum is up to him to use. If he gets dirt on his rug from hauling in sports equipment at least he'll have something to vacuum it up with. I got the vacuum for cheap on sale with a coupon so if he doesn't wind up using it, oh well. At least he has one.

My kid says no TV. He can stream anything he wants on his laptop. Some colleges eve have streaming services that all students have access to.

From what I've seen, most of the kids have t.v.s in their dorm rooms. The screens are bigger and it's easier to have friends in to watch a game or whatever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From what I've seen, most of the kids have t.v.s in their dorm rooms. The screens are bigger and it's easier to have friends in to watch a game or whatever.

Better to have a friend with this arrangement than to be that person. Do you want people hanging out in your room all the time? If so, be the kid with the TV. If not, be the other guy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From what I've seen, most of the kids have t.v.s in their dorm rooms. The screens are bigger and it's easier to have friends in to watch a game or whatever.

Better to have a friend with this arrangement than to be that person. Do you want people hanging out in your room all the time? If so, be the kid with the TV. If not, be the other guy.

And seriously they'll be playing Fortnite anyway

[Anonymous]

We are flying a few days early. Planning to spend time in the city and shop before heading out to the more rural college location. It helps if you have a good idea of what the room will look like. We've been searching for photos and videos since dorm assignments came out.

Didn't their school have an orientation? Many colleges now have orientation well before move-in day so your DC can register for classes,etc. It's a good chance to see the rooms, take measurements, and meet roommates in advance.