Make a list of items needed for your college dorm room at least a month before college starts. This provides enough time to get every item on the list. Include a list of dorm room furniture you might want to have in your dorm room.
Check with your college roommate. Find out what he/she is planning on bringing to the dorm room. This will cut down on the how much you will need to spend because your roommate has an item the two of you can share.
Find out what furniture the college dorm supplies. Most of the time they supply a bed, desk, and sometimes a table. Now you will know what college dorm room furniture you do not need to bring to college.
Check Goodwill and other thrift stores for appliances, college dorm room furniture, and other things you might want in your dorm room.
Look around your bedroom at home. Bring some of your favorite posters and things to your new dorm room.
Watch for television ads and printed ads for places that have college dorm rooms sales. Plan to purchase items here instead of high priced department stores.