Check to see if the college your child will be attending provides a list of recommended items a new student should bring. If not, print a college shopping checklist available from a store such as Bed, Bath and Beyond. The list can be printed in stores or online.
Arrange for your child to speak with his or her assigned roommate to go through the list and decide which items they can share and which items each of them will be responsible for bringing.
Highlight any items that your teen will need before heading off to college.
Research online to find the best prices on the items your teen will need.
Purchase all the highlighted items on your list and check off the items as they are purchased so you will know what you still need to get.
Create a file containing all important college-related documents so that everything you need will be in one place.
Schedule an appointment for a complete physical exam of your child before she heads off to school.
Agree with your child on a system of communication and be sure that your child is aware to be on the lookout for any important information related to his attendance, tuition, financial aid, etc. and to forward this information to you immediately.