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Dorm Room Packing List: SJSU Edition

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

1.    Bath/Toiletries & Personals

•    Shower Caddy (hard shell)

•    Shower Shoes 

•    Shower Towel (2) **don’t have to do laundry as much  

•    Hand Towel

•    Shampoo & Conditioner 

•    Soap 

•    Toothbrush & Toothpaste 

•    Razor & Shaving Cream  

•    Hair Product(s)

•    Face Product(s)

•    Brush

•    Pads/Tampons 

•    Q-tips

•    Nail Clipper & file 

2.    Medicine 

•    cough drops (essential)

3.    Dining & Food

•    Fridge  

•    Microwave 

•    Snacks 

•    Water Filter 

•    Ice Tray 

•    Paper Towels

•    Trash Bags 

•    Dish Soap & Sponge 

•    Plate, Bowl, Cups, & Utensils 

•    Water Bottle 

4.    Decor & Comfort

•    Wall Art/Decor 

•    Lamp (lighting is dim in the room)

•    Mattress Pad 

•    Pillows 

•    Extra Long Twin Bed Sheets 

•    Pillow Cases

•    Duvet Cover **find one that is thin and easy to wash

•    Fuzzy Blanket 

5.    Cleaning & Laundry 

•    Detergent or Tide Pods

•    Laundry Basket **Tall ones are easier to squeeze into a tight space

6.    Closet

•    Hangers

•    Athletic Sneakers 

•    Slippers or slides ** easy to slip on to go to the bathroom or walk around the dorm

•    Essential Clothes, Shoes, & Accessories 

•    Swim Suit

7.    Electronics

•    Headphones, air pods, or earbuds 

•    Laptop 

•    Phone charger 

•    Printer (not essential, but very convenient if you need to print something last minute)

8.    School Supplies

•    Backpack 

•    Pencils

•    Pens

•    Binder(s) 

•    Folder(s)

•    Note Cards

•    Sticky Notes 

•    Notebook(s)

•    Binder Paper & Graph Paper

•    Printer Paper (if you bring a printer) 

9.    If you are living in CVC, also bring:

•    Toilet Paper 

•    Toilet Plunger 

•    Shower Cleaner (spray is best) 

•    Sponge (to clean shower and toilet) 

•    Extra Paper Towels 

•    TV **not essential 

•    No microwave needed, its included

10.    Extra Essentials

•    Tape 

•    Extension Cords (at least 2)

•    Command Strips (to hang art)

•    Storage Containers/Organizers 

•    Mini Fan (if you live in Washburn this is essential) 

**No trashcan or recycling bin needed, it’s provided in each room   

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