College Checklist

Put this checklist in your back to school binder. Living on your own means showing your style and your local IKEA store has every essential for dapper dorm rooms and smart apartments. Sharpen your pencil and get started!

Living & Sleeping

Sleep: the most important “S” word in every student’s vocabulary.

Curtains
Alarm clock
Loft bed
Pillows
Sheets
Pillowcases
Comforter
Duvet cover
Blankets
Mattress
Mattress pad
Table lamps
Floor lamps
Sofa-bed
Chairs
Area rugs
Side table
Picture frames
Pictures
Wastepaper basket
Energy saving light bulbs
Plants

Studying

If you create an oasis for studying, your diploma won’t just be a mirage.

Desk
Computer desk
Laptop table
Desk chair
Work lamp
Desk organizers
Desk trays
File cabinet
Storage units
Notice boards
Laptop bag
Batteries
Surge protector
Cord/cable organizer

Eating

Ramen noodles taste delicious when served in colorful bowls.

Cookware
Food storage containers
Coffee mugs
Bowls
Plates
Flatware
Can opener
Bottle opener

Storing & Organizing

Focus on your homework; not finding lost textbooks.

Storage units
Bookcases
Media storage
Drawer organizers
Message board
Hangers
Shoe organizers
Door hangers
Closet organizers
Clothes rack
Shelves
Hooks

Showering

No one talks to the smelly kid.

Shower caddy
Towels
Wash cloths
Mirror
Scale

Cleaning

Dirty laundry doesn’t belong in a garbage bag. Just ask Mom!

Drying rack
Laundry bag
Ironing board