College Dorm Move-In Checklist

You've registered in college. There is little time left before moving in, and you need to know how to organize or what to pack. Here are some tips to make your move to the student dorm easy and stress-free.

We will discuss how your move-in should go, along with a list of things to bring and tasks to complete that are often forgotten in the rush.

List for Moving

Put everything you need on the list. That way, you will go through the entire process of packing your belongings more properly and quickly. The list should contain the following items:

• Plan for moving in
• Documentation
• Packaging material
• Required clothing and footwear
• School material
• Means of transport and similar.

Documentation

The first thing you have to do before packing for the dorm is to get all the necessary documents. First, separate personal documents such as:

• Identity card or passport
• Health booklet and health insurance card
• Index or student card
• Copies of all documents.

Then separate the documents needed for the home:

• Contract on accommodation in a dorm
• Confirmation of deposit and rent payment
• List of room rules at home.

You must carry the documents in your handbag or backpack so that they are quickly accessible.

Plan for Moving In

The easiest way to solve this big task is to slowly plan and organize everything. Then sort and pack items according to the categories of what you will need in the dorm and what you can leave at home.

It's the same thing with clothes, it would be good to first separate the clothes you will need for the season when you are moving into the dorm and then take the other belongings with you later. That way you will relieve the space in your dorm room.

Packaging Material

Before packing your belongings, provide packing materials and additional equipment necessary for life in the dorm. The packaging material includes the following:

• Boxes
• Tape and scissors
• Markers
• Storage boxes
• Closet organizers
• Shelves for books if there are none in the room.

Packing Wardrobe and Sleeping Equipment

Try to pack seasonal clothes and shoes to save space in the dorm room. If you can travel home on weekends, bring a week's worth of combinations. Seasonal wardrobe depends on the season. From clothes and shoes, if it's spring, bring the following:

• Shirts
• Pants
• Skirts or dresses
• A spring jacket
• Thin sweatshirts
• Pajamas
• Underwear
• Sneakers and shoes
• Indoor slippers.

For additional equipment, bring:

• Pillow
• Blanket
• Bed linen
• Towels

Electronic Devices

When you finish packing your wardrobe, put in a bag or box the electronic devices that you will need in the student dormitory. These include:

• Mobile phone and charger
• Headphones
• Laptop and charger
• Printer
• Extension cable
• External hard disk
• Memory card.

As for additional electronic equipment, you can bring an iron and a hair dryer.

School Supplies

When packing, don't forget to bring the school supplies that you will need for further education. For accessories, bring:

• Books and additional literature
• Notebook and notes
• Pencils, ballpoint pens, and erasers
• Cutters and rulers
• Folders.

You may also need:

• Calculator
• Staplers and scissors
• Glue and sticky notes

Bring a bag that you plan to use for carrying books, notebooks, and pencils because you will need all of these for future lectures. These are the most basic school supplies and equipment that you have to carefully pack and take with you.

Means for Care and Hygiene

Although you can buy them in any store, it's better to pack everything from home because you might not find everything you use for care and hygiene. Bring:

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Soap
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Baths and body milk
• Pomades and facial care products you use
• Shaving foam and razors, etc.

Among other hygiene products, it would be good to bring:

• Laundry detergent.
• Fabric softener.
• Cleaning products for washing bathrooms and dusting.
• Cloths and sponges.

Care and hygiene products are essential to maintain a healthy life wherever you are.

Medical Products

It doesn't matter if you are moving to another apartment or a student dormitory, you must always have medical products. Of course, you should consult a doctor first, but it is good to have the following products when packing. Bring the following:

• Medicines you use regularly
• Antipyretic drugs
• Medicines for pain
• Allergy medicines
• Plasters, plasters, and antiseptics.

Good preparation is always useful and needed.

Kitchen Utensils

If you eat in the canteen in the student dorm, you won't have any problems with your meals but if you don't, you'll need kitchen utensils.

• Plates, cups, and mugs
• Bowls
• Spoons, forks, and knives
• Kitchen cloths.

If the rules of the dorm allow, you can bring a microwave and a coffee and tea maker.

Personal Belongings

When moving to a student dormitory, it would be nice to bring as many personal items and hobbies as possible to make you feel less lonely. These include:

• Photos of family and friends
• Decorations with good memories
• Posters
• Cards, Monopoly, and chess
• Equipment for physical activity
• A bicycle if there's storage space.

All these personal items will help you feel more comfortable, and give you a sense of being at home.

ProvideTransportation

When moving to a student dormitory, regardless of whether the dormitory is located a long distance or in the same city, you must provide transportation. Agree with your parents whether they will drive you or hire a professional transportation service.

If you hire professionals, they will transfer items quickly and efficiently. If your parents or friends are driving you, tell them in advance when you plan to move, and how many items you plan to take with you.

Study the Dorms Rules

Before moving into the student dorm, you must carefully study the rules of the dorm. Pay attention to the following:

• Some dorms prohibit the entry and use of devices.
• Some dorms prohibit gatherings of large numbers of people.
• Some dorms have restrictions on entering and leaving.
• What time are the meals?

Therefore, ask carefully about the rules to avoid unwanted and unpleasant situations.

Key Takeaways

Moving into a student dormitory is the beginning of a new life adventure full of surprises and beautiful things, but it requires good preparation and organization. With a well-made list, you won't forget any of the planned belongings and the whole process of moving will go quickly and stress-free.

Contact Capital City Movers today at (718) 619-4881 for a free moving estimate and enjoy a stress free relocation to your dorm.