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Top 25 College Dorm Room Essentials

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Endicott chapter.

1. Medicine (allergy relief, cold & flu, Advil, cough drops, etc.)

2. Scissors

3. A Fan

4. Ziploc Baggies (big & small)

5. Organization Drawers for Your Dresser & Desk

6. A 3-Tiered Cart

7. A Bath Mat for Under Your Bed to Put Your Shower Caddy On

8. Paper Products (tissues, cotton rounds, Q-tips, paper towels, etc.)

9. A Lint Roller

10. Weather Gear (gloves, hat, raincoat, rain boots, umbrella, etc.)

11. A Light Up Makeup Mirror for Your Desk

12. A Reusable Water Bottle

13. Long Chargers & An Extension Cord/Cube

14. A Storage Ottoman

15. Slippers

16. Extra Blankets (for naps and friends)

17. Stationary (index cards, sticky notes, a planner, a calendar, etc.)

18. A Whiteboard

19. A Touch Lamp/Soft Dorm Lighting

20. Coloring Essentials (markers, pens, crayons, etc.) for Study Guides & Birthday Cards

21. An Eye Mask (for when it’s bright and you want to nap)

22. Extra Towels & Sheets

23. Dryer Balls (less $$ than dryer sheets & better for environment!)

24. A Toothbrush Cover/Steripod

25. Board Games & A Deck of Cards for When You’re Bored with Friends

Janay Gregory

Endicott '26

Hi! I'm Janay Gregory from Sharon, Connecticut. I'm a communications major. Some fun facts about me are I love "Love Island" UK version, I have danced since I was 5 years old, and I was a dance teacher for pre-k kiddos!