Here’s an example of what your move-in bucket of goodies ought to have: Ladies, get your Clorox wipes & Swiffers ready – and – for goodness sake make sure you bring a tape measure, level, hammer, screwdriver & whatever that wrench is called your husband uses to rig stuff up. Of course, you most likely won’t be welcomed with a dirty dorm, but naturally, you will want to tidy up before unpacking and decorating. Now that you’ve got the floor plan – it’s time to get your move-in day plan together. If you’re a student – Google your college & get the 411 so your mom will stop panicking. If you’re a parent – ask your child if he/she has this info from orientation. No nails – no painting the room – no candles – no hot plates – no extension cords without surge protectors – and so on…:) Most college websites offer easy-to-read downloadable PDFs of floor plans, which is a sanity saver! Understanding the measurements of the windows to the walls…whether or not your closet has doors or curtains & the rules – so many rules – you must follow to avoid fines. How we can fix this, so you don’t repeat history?įirst, make sure you know the layout of your dorm room. Move in Day Must-Havesĭepending on how you play it, college move-in day can be a nightmare.īack in my former life as a Resident Advisor at Ole Miss, Freshman move-in day was (unofficially) known as the ultimate parent freak zone.Ĭrowded parking lots & dorm lobbies, angry and clueless dads, emotional mothers and kids who just wanted their parents to leave so they could get the college experience party started. For more information, please see my disclosure page. *Sign up for my newsletter to get your downloadable list 🙂 The Ultimate College Packing List I have this whole thing broken down for you by category & I’ve included links for almost every item you’ll need – in case you’re like me & you want to get as much shopping done ahead of time as possible – in your jammies. That’s normal, right? Nevermind, don’t answer that. To avoid a full-blown panic attack, I did what any other mother/blogger would do & created an ultimate – & I do mean ultimate – college packing list that covers all of the bases from what clothes to pack to dorm decor & organization, to school supplies to emergency contact info & random, but important items often forgotten until the last minute! Ok, so I know college isn’t a regular topic around here, but my daughter Savannah will be leaving for college in oh, I don’t know 53 days, 12 hours & 37 minutes. The Ultimate College Packing List – Everything a girl needs to pack for Freshman year: clothes, dorm room essentials & decor, school supplies, toiletries and sanity saving move-in day tips – in one printable checklist!

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