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Adhesive to hang pictures
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Alarm clock
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Backpack and/or laptop bag
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Bedding – extra long sheets, extra long mattress pad, blanket, comforter, pillows, pillow cases (dorm mattresses are longer)
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Bike, bike lock, helmet, tool kit
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Can opener
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Cash
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Cell phone & charger, calling card, and/or phone for home phone
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Checking account, tips on spending, budget
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Cleaning supplies – Clorox wipes, small broom & dust pan, mirror cleaner, paper towels, rag
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Clothes - layers, light weight jacket, athletic clothing, good shoes, casual clothing, at least one dressier outfit
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Coffee pot (if allowed)
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Computer – laptop, bag, chargers, accessories
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Computer lock
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Cutting board and knife
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Decorations
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Dish soap, scrub brush, dish towel
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Dishes – a few unbreakable dishes
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Dry erase board & marker – so your friends can leave messages on your door
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Duffel bag for weekend trips
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Extension cord
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Family photo
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Fan
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First aid kit
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Flashlight
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Flip flops or shower shoes – protect your feet in the shower
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Fridge – small (ask your roommate first)
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Garbage can & garbage bags
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Hangers
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Iron and small ironing board
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Lamp – small, for reading, especially roommate is asleep
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Laundry basket or bag
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Laundry detergent & stain spray
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Medications
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Microwave – small (ask your roommate first - see if they are bringing one)
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Night light (so you can see when your roommate is asleep)
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Over the counter remedies
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Pajamas and robe
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Permanent marker
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Power strips – with all the electronics students have today, dorm rooms will not have enough outlets
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Quarters for laundry
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Room deodorizer
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Rug if wood or vinyl flooring
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School / office supplies
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Seating – bean bag, folding chair, camping chair for visitors
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Sewing kit
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Shower caddy
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Snacks
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Stamps, stationery, envelopes
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Storage bins – for under bed
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Tissues
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Toiletries
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Tool kit – small
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Towels – wash cloths, hand towels, bath towel
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Trash can and trash bags
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TV, speakers for laptop/iPod
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Vacuum – small hand held
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Vitamins
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