Since the dorm room will be used primarily for sleeping, it's important to have bedroom supplies that make the room feel comfortable. A "bed in a bag", which includes a bedspread, sheet set, and comforter, can dress up a plain bedroom A nightstand, nightlight and fan, both for cool air and to help drown out any extra sound, can make a dorm room feel like a bedroom.
Most dorm rooms will provide students with a desk, chest of drawers and bookshelves, but there are other items that can make a dorm room feel like home. A a desk lamp can help if a student wants to read late at night while a roommate sleeps. A coffee-maker, teakettle, microwave and small refrigerator can save a student from having to make a late-night run for food or drink.
A laptop lets students study while relaxing in their own personal space. Noise-reducing headphones can help drown out dorm noise. In addition, make sure to bring a USB stick to college. Students can back up their work to save it If the computer crashes.
Since dorm rooms are often communal, students should come to the dorm with a bathrobe. Plastic flip-flops can prevent diseases common in communal bathrooms, such as athlete's foot. Make sure to bring basic bathroom supplies such as toilet paper, towels, washcloths, soap and shampoo.