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, its 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 schools website before your RA [or your parents!!] confiscates that mini-fridge or that coffee maker during your first week of college.
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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
ViscoSoft Memory Foam Mattress Topper Twin XL
ViscoSoft Memory Foam Mattress Topper Twin XL
$169 $169 at Amazon
LUCID 3-inch Ventilated Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
LUCID 3-inch Ventilated Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
$74 $74 at Amazon
Message Board
Hangers
Sharpty Plastic Hangers
Sharpty Plastic Hangers
$36 $36 at Amazon
Amazon Basics Slim, Velvet, Non-Slip Clothes Suit Hangers
Amazon Basics Slim, Velvet, Non-Slip Clothes Suit Hangers
$26 $26 at Amazon
Stain Remover
Bedding
Utopia Bedding Bed Sheet Set
Utopia Bedding Bed Sheet Set
$17 $15 at Amazon
Classic Core Sheet Set
Classic Core Sheet Set
$109 $98 at Brooklinen
Laundry Detergent
Comforter
Waffle Duvet Cover and Sham Set
Waffle Duvet Cover and Sham Set
$119 $83 at Dormify
70s Retro Swirl Color Abstract Comforters
70s Retro Swirl Color Abstract Comforters
$120 $96 at Society6
Towels
Under the Bed Storage
storageLAB Underbed Storage Containers
storageLAB Underbed Storage Containers
$31 $31 at Amazon
Our Under Bed Box
Our Under Bed Box
$17 at Container Store
Shower Caddy
Laundry Bag
Laundry Bag with Pocket Gray
Laundry Bag with Pocket Gray
$6 at Target
Laundry Bag
Laundry Bag
$18 at H&M
Command Strips
Shoe Rack
Yamazaki Home Shoe Rack
Yamazaki Home Shoe Rack
$46 $46 at Amazon
Whitmor Hanging Shoe Shelves
Whitmor Hanging Shoe Shelves
$8 $8 at Amazon
Power Strip
Stacking Drawers
IRIS Stacking Plastic Storage Drawer White
IRIS Stacking Plastic Storage Drawer White
$18 at Target
HAY Collapsible Storage Bins
HAY Collapsible Storage Bins
$16 at MoMA Design Store
Air Purifier
Hooks
Sofia Wall Hook
Sofia Wall Hook
$16 at Urban Outfitters
Threshold Smooth Over the Door Double Hook
Threshold Smooth Over the Door Double Hook
$14 at Target
Fan
Pillows
Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows
Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows
$50 $50 at Amazon
Rose Greenberg Cow Comb Pillow
Rose Greenberg Cow Comb Pillow
$200 at Lisa Says Gah!
Alarm Clock
Mirrors
Over-the-Door Mirror
Over-the-Door Mirror
$17 at Target
Lucus Leaning Ladder Mirror
Lucus Leaning Ladder Mirror
$279 at Urban Outfitters
Weighted Blanket
Vacuums
BLACK+DECKER Dusbuster Handheld Vacuum
BLACK+DECKER Dusbuster Handheld Vacuum
$48 $40 at Amazon
Dyson V8 Motorhead Vacuum
Dyson V8 Motorhead Vacuum
$350 at Dyson
Wastebasket
Steamer
BLACK+DECKER HGS011 Easy Steamer
BLACK+DECKER HGS011 Easy Steamer
$15 at Target
The Nori Press
The Nori Press
$120 at Nori
Drawer Organizers
Humidifier
Hey Dewy Portable Facial Humidifier
Hey Dewy Portable Facial Humidifier
$39 $19 at Urban Outfitters
Canopy Humidifier
Canopy Humidifier
$150 at Canopy
Shower Curtain
Desk Lamp
Joy Indigo Table Lamp
Joy Indigo Table Lamp
$129 at Crate & Barell
Charging Task Lamp
Charging Task Lamp
$32 at Dormify
Comfy Chair
Decor
Katies Urban Art Flower Market Posters
Katies Urban Art Flower Market Posters
$19 at Etsy
Twinkle Star 300 LED Window Curtain
Twinkle Star 300 LED Window Curtain
$20 $20 at Amazon
Bath Mat
Organizing Baskets
Medium Storage Bins
Medium Storage Bins
$70 at Open Spaces
Gold Mesh Basket
Gold Mesh Basket
$16 at House of Jade
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
Marshall Uxbridge Voice With Amazon Alexa Bluetooth Speaker
Marshall Uxbridge Voice With Amazon Alexa Bluetooth Speaker
$200 at Urban Outfitters
Sony SRS-XB13 Extra BASS Wireless Portable Compact Speaker
Sony SRS-XB13 Extra BASS Wireless Portable Compact Speaker
$56 at Amazon
Standing Desk Converters
Portable Phone Battery
Energizer MAX Ultra-Slim High Speed Universal Portable Charger
Energizer MAX Ultra-Slim High Speed Universal Portable Charger
$35 at Best Buy
2-Pack Miady 10000mAh Dual USB Portable Charger,
2-Pack Miady 10000mAh Dual USB Portable Charger,
$22 $22 at Amazon
Printer
Headphones
Apple AirPods Pro
Apple AirPods Pro
$190 at Best Buy
Collina Strada Crusher® Evo Sensory Bass Headphones with Personal Sound
Collina Strada Crusher® Evo Sensory Bass Headphones with Personal Sound
$199 $140 at Skull Candy
Mini Projector
Tablet
Fire HD 8 Tablet
Fire HD 8 Tablet
$90 at Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Samsung Galaxy Tab
$230 $180 at Amazon
Phone
Smart Watch
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS
$199 $169 at Walmart
Wireless Charging Station
Wireless Charging Station
$30 at Amazon
Wellness Products
These are the true essentials of this list. Stay healthy!
Cloth Face Masks
Hand Sanitizer
Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera
Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera
$12 at Target
megababe Squeaky Clean Hand Sanitizer
megababe Squeaky Clean Hand Sanitizer
$6 at megababe
Disposable Face Masks
First Aid Kit
First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit
Safety first!
First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit
$22 at Amazon
Welly First Aid Kit
Welly First Aid Kit
$25 at Amazon
Vibrator
Body Massager
Courtesy of brand
Theragun Mini
Theragun Mini
$199 at Theragun
Cholas Massage Gun
Cholas Massage Gun
$56 $50 at Amazon
Kitchen Essentials
Don't depend on the dorm cafeteria and polish your cooking skills, too.
Reusable Water Bottle
que The Collapsible Bottle
que The Collapsible Bottle
$26 $26 at Amazon
Reusable Cutlery
DEVICO Portable Utensils
DEVICO Portable Utensils
$10 $8 at Amazon
Coffeemaker
Keurig K-Express Essentials Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
Keurig K-Express Essentials Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
$55 at Walmart
Coffee
Fancy Mouse Espresso Blend - Coffee Bag
Fancy Mouse Espresso Blend - Coffee Bag
$20 at Chamberlain Coffee
Mug
Ember Mug² Temperature Control Smart Mug
Ember Mug² Temperature Control Smart Mug
$100 at Target
Food containers
Rubbermaid Leak-Proof Brilliance Food Storage
Rubbermaid Leak-Proof Brilliance Food Storage
$28 $26 at Amazon
Bento Box
Bentgo Classic Lunch Box
Bentgo Classic Lunch Box
$15 at Bentgo
Reusable Food Storage Bags
Stasher Reusable Storage Bag Bundle 4-Pack Small
Stasher Reusable Storage Bag Bundle 4-Pack Small
$55 $30 at Amazon
Mini Fridge
Sunbeam 2.7 cu ft Mini Refrigerator
Sunbeam 2.7 cu ft Mini Refrigerator
$140 $110 at Target
Blender
Ninja Personal Blender
Ninja Personal Blender
$60 $60 at Amazon
Measuring Cups
Visual Measuring Cups
Visual Measuring Cups
$26 at MoMA Design Store
Instant Pot
Instant Pot DUO60 6
Instant Pot DUO60 6
$89 at Amazon
Pan
Always Pan
Always Pan
$145 at Our Place
Pot
Perfect Pot
Perfect Pot
$165 at Our Place
Meal Plan
Daily Harvest Subscription
Daily Harvest Subscription
$68 $48
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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