This gear guide will help you keep tabs on what you've already packed and let you know what you may still need. You probably won't take every item on this list, but at least you'll know your room will be well equipped with the necessities.

Appliances/Electronics

• alarm clock
• coffee pot
• computer, printer
• extension cords
• hot pot and/or hot plate
• lamps
• microwave
• mini-refrigerator
• popcorn popper
• stereo, CDs, cassettes
• surge protector

Bedding/Linens

• bedspread or comforter
• blankets
• mattress pad
• pillows
• sheets, pillowcases
• towels and washcloths

Cleaning Supplies

• abrasive cleaner (like Ajax Cleanser)
• all-purpose cleaner (like 409)
• dishwashing soap
• glass cleaner (like Windex)
• paper towels
• rags
• sponges, scrub brush
• toilet bowl cleaner, brush, plunger

First-Aid Supplies

• adhesive bandages
• antibiotic ointment
• aspirin or other pain medication
• cold or flu medicine (like NyQuil)
• cotton balls
• cotton swabs
• hydrogen peroxide
• nail clippers
• stomach medicine (like Pepto-Bismol)
• sunscreen
• tweezers

Kitchen Supplies

• bowls, plates
• coffee, filters
• cups
• drink mixes
• food storage containers (like Ziploc bags, Tupperware)
• hand-held can opener
• mugs
• plastic pitcher
• snacks
• tea bags
• utensils

Laundry Supplies

• detergent, fabric softener
• iron, ironing board
• laundry basket or bag
• rolls of quarters

School Supplies

• assorted stationery
• bookends
• calculator
• colored pencils, crayons, markers
• computer disks
• correction fluid (like Wite-Out)
• day planner
• envelopes
• file folders
• glue, tape
• highlighters
• hole punch
• notebooks, loose-leaf paper
• paper clips
• pencil sharpener
• pencils, pens
• printer paper
• rubber bands
• scissors
• stamps
• stapler, staples
• thumbtacks, wall adhesive

Miscellaneous

• athletic bag
• backpack
• batteries
• Bible
• bicycle, lock, tire pump
• calendar
• camera, film
• clothes appropriate to the environment
• clothes hangers
• games
• photo albums from home
• posters, pictures
• sewing kit
• shower caddy or basket
• sleeping bag
• toiletries