It’s summer—or almost summer—for us! About this time last year, Jay and I started shopping around for everything we would need for college. I did a general Google search for “Dorm Room Supplies” and ended up dazed and confused. So this one’s for our followers who are getting ready to move on out! It’s our very own personal Dorm Room Supply List, made just for you.

Everything on this list ended up in our dorm room at one point in time—and yes, we actually used and needed all of it! To download the list in a Microsoft Word Document, simply click here. For those of you who can’t download it, don’t worry! I’m including it in this post.

This is Em & Jay’s take on a dorm room supply list. Remember—this is just what we think you might need! There could be a few things omitted or a few things you don’t agree with. You don’t need to follow this list perfectly in order to be prepared. Chances are, after you move in, you’ll realize that some of the things you packed are unnecessary and just take up too much space, while some of the things you left at home should have been packed. Items that are marked with a diamond (♦) may be purchased with your roommate. In other words, you don’t really need two of them so try to coordinate with your roomie about who will get it. Items marked with a heart (♥) may be purchased on arrival. I.E. you don’t have to pack them. You can run to Wal-Mart or the Dollar Tree and pick them up after you’re settled into your new room.