-Box fan

(especially if you’re staying in a dorm without air conditioning!)

-Shower caddy + shower shoes 

(especially if you share showers with the whole floor) 

-Sleep mask 

(For when you and your roommate are on different schedules, but you still want to optimize your sleep) 

-Backrest pillow

(Because you’ll want to utilize your bed as a study space) 

-Sticky tack 

(To put up posters and decor without damaging the walls)

-Mattress topper 

(Because dorm beds are not always the most comfortable) 

-First aid kit 

(Because it’s better to be safe than sorry) 

-Small shelves/storage ottoman/cascading clothes hangers 

(Because you’ll always need extra storage)

-White noise machine 

(So you and your roommate can sleep peacefully, even if you’re on different schedules)

-Air purifier 

(To keep the air quality good, even when sharing a small space) 

-Power strips 

(Because you will have more things to plug in than available outlets) 

-Bedside caddy 

(For extra storage for bedtime necessities) 

-Noise cancelling headphones 

(For when you need to sleep or study in peace)

-Electric kettle

(To help you get your caffeine fix, or a quick snack like ramen if you run out of time to go to the dining hall) 

-A small safe/lock box 

(For any valuables you don’t want out in the open) 

-Wax warmer

(To help your room smell pleasant while acting as an alternative to burning candles)

-Command hooks

(To hang keys and other necessities) 

-Extension cord/long phone charger 

(For when the outlets are too far from where you want to be)