Moving Tips for Moving Into a College Dorm Room
With school season right around the corner, college freshmen are getting ready to move into their college dorm room. Living away from home for the first time may be a stressful situation, but packing and moving don’t have to be. Our Dallas moving and storage company offers premium moving services to help assist individuals or families with relocating. Learn our Dallas pro packing and moving tips for moving into a college dorm room.
How to Move Into a Dorm Room
Keep in mind that college dorm rooms tend to be small and share a bathroom. Moving into a college dorm should focus on creating a home away from home, which is why our Dallas residential movers have created moving tips for how to move into a dorm room.
- First clean everything in your college dorm room. Bring disinfectant wipes to wipe down the bed frame, desk, closet, bathroom, and window.
- Bring a small toolbox with a hammer and screwdriver.
- Come with command hooks to hang towels, coats, bags, shower caddy, etc.
- Pack some snacks for moving day!
- Bring an ice breaker game like Cards Against Humanity or Uno when meeting new people.
College Dorm Packing List: What to Bring
Bedding
- Mattress Pad
- Sheet Set
- Pillows & Pillowcases
- Duvets or Extra Blankets
- Throw Pillows
Bathroom & Toiletries
- Portable Shower Caddy
- Waterproof Shower Shoes & Changing Robe
- Soap or Body Wash
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Hairbrush and related hair products
- Moisturizer
- Razor & Shaving Kit
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste Â
- Towels & Washcloths
- Bathroom Cleaning Supplies
- Bathmats
Closet
- Clothing Hangers
- Shoe rack
- Storage containers
- Umbrella or Raincoat
- Weather wear, including rain gear or winter wear
Laundry
- Sturdy laundry hamper
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Laundry Detergent & Fabric Softener
- Dryer Sheets
- Lint Brush
- Stain Removing Spray & Pen
Room Décor
- Curtains
- Comfortable Chair or Couch
- Desk Chair
- Nightstand
- Table Lamp
- Rug
- Fan
- Trash Can
- Mirror
- Bulletin Boards
- First Aid Kit
- Yoga Mat
- Prescription Medicine
- Hand-held Vacuum
- Luggage
School Supplies
- Bookbag
- Lap desk
- Pencils, Pens, Sharpies & Highlighters
- Index Cards & Post-It notes
- Printing Paper
- Binders or Folders
- Desk Organizer
- Notepads or Notebooks
- Paper Clips
- Stapler & Staples
- Hole Puncher
Tech Essentials Â
- Laptop with a Docking Station or Charger
- Phone and other Chargers
- Router for Internet
- Power Strip or Extension Cord
- Batteries
- Printer & Printer Ink
- TV
- HDMI Cable & Ethernet Cable
- Adapter
- Batteries
Get Moving Tips From Our Dallas Movers!
Are you ready for your upcoming move into a college dorm? If you need help moving your belongings, enlist the professional moving services of our Dallas moving and packing company. Our full-service movers and packers can get you up and running to relocate to your college easily and affordably. Contact or call our Dallas movers at (972) 412-6033.
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