College Packing List
What should you bring to your first year of college? With recommendations from students and parents, we have developed this college packing list.
Bath
- Bath Robe
- Shower Caddy
- Washcloths
- Bath/Hand Towels
- Shower Shoes/ Flip-Flops
- Slippers
- Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
Laundry
- Laundry Detergent
- Laundry Bag/Basket
- Dry Rack
- Lint Brush
- Sewing Kit
- Stain Remover
- Hangers
Kitchen
- Travel Mug
- Ceramic Mug
- Plates & Bowels
- Silverware
- Tupperware
- Water Bottle
- Can opener
Health/Cleaning
- Thermometer
- Disinfecting Wipes
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Over the Counter Medicine
- Prescription Medicine (if needed)
- Cleaning Supplies
Miscellaneous
- Small Fan
- Trash Can/ Recycling Bin
- Backpack
- Umbrella
- Ear Plugs
- Essential Tool Kit
- Desk Accessories
- Handing Shoes/Sweater Racks
- Picnic Blanket
- Command Hooks
- Decorations
Technology
- Laptop/Accessories
- Headphones
- Device Chargers
- Power strip with built in circuit breakers
- 15 amps rating
- 14-gauge wire
- Built in circuit breaker
- 1875 watts maximum power
- UL listed
Sleep
- Twin XL sheets
- Pillows
- Comforter
- Blankets
- Mattress Cover/Pad
- Storage Bins
You may rent the following from BU Vending Services and save your back from hauling them yourself!
- Microfridge
- Electronic safe
Here’s what not to bring!
- Personal Printers
- Candles or Incense
- Cinder Blocks
- Extension Cords
- Microwave
- Heating/ Food Preparation Appliances
- Coffee Maker
- Sun Lamp
- Hoverboards
- Air Conditioner
- Electric Blanket
- Grills
- Wireless Hub
- Any devices that do not support enterprise login with both a username and password.
- Home Automation Devices – (examples include smart bulbs, security cameras, smart plugs, Lovebox).
- Additional unsupported devices are listed under the following link.
For more information, visit Housing’s packing suggestions.