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Deciding on a college and figuring out where you’ll be spending the next four years is exhilarating. You’ll be learning with your new peers, establishing who you are, and soaking up so many unique experiences.
You’ll also be able to create a space in your dorm that reflects who you are and the next phase of your life, which is arguably the most exciting part about heading into freshman year. I mean, who doesn’t love decorating?
It’s probably safe to say that you’ve already started making a list in your head about everything you need to buy for campus life. But, because move-in day is on the other side of your summer break, there’s a chance you may forget exactly what you need.
So, bookmark these tips, and when the time comes to actually start the moving process, you’ll be totally prepared.
Sign Up for a College Savings Pass
If you just committed to a university, it might be too early to start buying items for freshman year. But, it’s definitely not too early to sign up for the College Savings Pass from Bed Bath & Beyond, which is an exclusive, limited-time offer for college students thru 9/30/22!
When you sign up for the College Savings Pass, you’ll get 20% off your entire purchase every time you shop in store or online at Bed Bath & Beyond (YAY!), which means that when the time comes to start shopping, you won’t break the bank. Standard exclusions apply.
If you want to get this huge perk, all you have to do is create a Bed Bath & Beyond account using the same name on your college enrollment documents and a non-university email. Once you do that, you must agree to the verification of your enrollment. Then, you’ll have full access to this amazing student discount and can use it when you’re checking off everything from the College Checklist! Sign up here to get these perks from now until the end of September.
Head to Campus Before Move-In Day
There will be no greater feeling than when you step onto campus for the first time as a committed student at your new university.
If you aren’t already planning a trip to your school before move-in day, add that to your summer to-do list so you can celebrate your new home with your family ahead of the first day, and familiarize yourself with the area. Getting to know what buildings your classes will be in, where your dorm is, and which restaurants nearby have the best Friday-night dinner deals, will help prepare you and make you feel at home before even moving in.
Plan, Purchase, and Pack Ahead
Being on campus will also help you to figure out where the closest Bed Bath & Beyond is so you know exactly where to go on move-in day for your college supplies. But, to avoid the in-store, move-in-day madness, plan ahead, and use Bed Bath & Beyond’s Pack & Hold® service this summer. You can either shop online, in a store close to home, or on the app ahead of time, so you can get everything you need, have your order waiting for you in-store near your school, and seamlessly settle into your new dorm.
When you use Pack & Hold®, you’ll be prepared for your first day of school with the must-have college essentials, and won’t have to stress over trying to fit all of it in your parents’ car before driving across the country. Pack & Hold® is super easy, totally free, and will be available on May 15th, 2022. So plan, purchase what you need, and pack ahead of time to feel prepared! Your new home is about to be awesome.
Download the Bed Bath & Beyond App
One thing every college freshman has in common is the excitement of dorm shopping. But sometimes that excitement can distract you from staying on top of your College Checklist while in-store. Then, before you know it, you’re accidentally buying a comforter and sheets that clash with your roommate’s.
To avoid mismatched decor, download the Bed Bath & Beyond app so you can plan what you’re buying ahead of time, and have access to a faster, easier shopping experience using its in-store mode. Head to your app store to download the Bed Bath & Beyond app right now so you can start browsing and visualizing your future dorm room.
Donate Old Clothes
The closets in dorms might be small, but what makes them feel even smaller is that first-time freshmen tend to overpack. Sure, maybe you think that you’ll need that t-shirt you haven’t worn since middle school, you know, “just in case” – but the reality is that if you aren’t wearing it now, you probably won’t be wearing it on campus, either.
So to save yourself the stress of packing up extra, unnecessary clothes that won’t even be able to fit into your dorm closet, go through your dresser at home before you start packing for school and donate any clothes you no longer need. It’ll feel so good to clear the clutter and pass gently used items along to someone who needs them more than you.
In case you do have a dress or a pair of shorts that you really can’t part with, make sure you organize those “just in case” pieces during move-in day by getting some of these awesome storage organizers from Bed Bath & Beyond. And, to really pack effectively, check out the College Checklist which outlines everything you actually need.
Be sure to bookmark these tips so when you’re getting ready to start your exciting next chapter, you’ll be prepared thanks to Bed Bath & Beyond, and all of their college essentials.
Congratulations on committing to the college of your dreams, and have a wonderful freshman year!