Monday, August 1, 2011

College Guidance: Campus Move-In Checklist – The Essential 220 Things






SOoooooo now it’s time to actually move to campus.  Are you excited?  You should be – so much ahead!  Like any project, planning makes moving all the smoother.  Use this Checklist to decide what to bring, and to make sure you forget as few things as possible.


Cross out things you are not bringing. Write in other items you will need. Circle P for PACK, B for BUY and F for FIND.  As you pack, check off each item.  See?  It’ll be a SNAP!
Campus Move-In Checklist

Medicine Cabinet
___   P   B   F   Prescriptions
___   P   B   F   Band-Aids
___   P   B   F   Antibiotic Cream
___   P   B   F   Glasses
___   P   B   F   Contact Lenses/ Case/ Solution
___   P   B   F   Cotton Balls/ Cotton Swabs
___   P   B   F   Eye Drops
___   P   B   F   Hot/Cold Packs
___   P   B   F   Vitamins
___   P   B   F   Pain Reliever/ Decongestants
___   P   B   F   Antacid / Laxative / anti-Diarrheal
___   P   B   F   Vapor Rub
___   P   B   F   Hand/ Body Lotion
___   P   B   F   Nail Clippers
___   P   B   F   Face Cream/ Moisturizer
___   P   B   F   Toothbrush/ Toothpaste/ Floss
___   P   B   F   Razor
___   P   B   F   Tweezers/ Scissors
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Clothes
___   P   B   F   Jeans
___   P   B   F   Shirts/ T-Shirts
___   P   B   F   Shorts
___   P   B   F   Workout Clothes/ Sport Uniforms/ Dance Outfits
___   P   B   F   Dress Clothes/ Suit
___   P   B   F   Stockings/ Socks
___   P   B   F   Underwear
___   P   B   F   Shoes/ Sneakers
___   P   B   F   Sweaters/ Sweat Shirts
___   P   B   F   Bathing Suit
___   P   B   F   Gloves/ Hat
___   P   B   F   Cap[s]
___   P   B   F   Jacket
___   P   B   F   Jewelry
___   P   B   F   PJs
___   P   B   F   Robe
___   P   B   F   Belts
___   P   B   F   Purse
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Bed
___   P   B   F   Sheets/ Pillowcases
___   P   B   F   Blanket/ Comforter
___   P   B   F   Mattress Pad
___   P   B   F   Pillows
___   P   B   F   Stuffed Animal
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Bathroom
___   P   B   F   Towels
___   P   B   F   Bathroom Cup
___   P   B   F   Brush & Comb
___   P   B   F   Curling Iron/ Hair Dryer
___   P   B   F   Makeup/ Fragrance
___   P   B   F   Deodorant
___   P   B   F   Mirror
___   P   B   F   Shampoo & Conditioner
___   P   B   F   Shower Caddy
___   P   B   F   Shower Flip Flops
___   P   B   F   Soap
___   P   B   F   Tissues
___   P   B   F   Washcloths
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Transportation
___   P   B   F   Car
___   P   B   F   Bicycle
___   P   B   F   Motorcycle
___   P   B   F   Scooter
___   P   B   F   Public Transportation
___   P   B   F   Travel Arrangements
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Room
___   P   B   F   Alarm Clock
___   P   B   F   Lamp
___   P   B   F   Bulletin Board/ Markers/ Stick Pins
___   P   B   F   Posters
___   P   B   F   Rug
___   P   B   F   Hamper
___   P   B   F   Family Pics
___   P   B   F   Fan
___   P   B   F   Holiday Decorations
___   P   B   F   Plants
___   P   B   F   Stereo
___   P   B   F   Storage Trunk with Lock
___   P   B   F   TV
___   P   B   F   Yearbooks
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Stuff
___   P   B   F   Beach Towel
___   P   B   F   Water Bottle
___   P   B   F   Camera
___   P   B   F   Flashlight
___   P   B   F   Safety Pins
___   P   B   F   Sewing Kit
___   P   B   F   Duct Tape
___   P   B   F   Sunglasses
___   P   B   F   Umbrella
___   P   B   F   Games
___   P   B   F   Cards
___   P   B   F   Earplugs
___   P   B   F   Extension Cords
___   P   B   F   Light Bulbs
___   P   B   F   Outlet Strips
___   P   B   F   Repair Kit
___   P   B   F   Safety Whistle
___   P   B   F   Sports Equipment
___   P   B   F   Videos
___   P   B   F   Batteries
___   P   B   F   Bug Spray
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________


Kitchen
___   P   B   F   Dish Detergent
___   P   B   F   Dish Cloth
___   P   B   F   Dish Towel
___   P   B   F   Paper Towels
___   P   B   F   Can Opener
___   P   B   F   Cook Books / Recipes
___   P   B   F   Room Freshener
___   P   B   F   Knife
___   P   B   F   Mug
___   P   B   F   Pizza Cutter
___   P   B   F   Plastic Food Containers
___   P   B   F   Plastic Glasses
___   P   B   F   Plastic Plates & Bowls
___   P   B   F   Portable Water Filter
___   P   B   F   Utensils
___   P   B   F   Lysol
___   P   B   F   Ziploc Bags
___   P   B   F   Kitchenware
___   P   B   F   Oven Mitt
___   P   B   F   Toaster Oven
___   P   B   F   Microwave
___   P   B   F   Dorm Refrigerator
___   P   B   F   Hot Plate
___   P   B   F   Coffee Maker
___   P   B   F   Portable Vacuum
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Food Items
___   P   B   F   Cereal
___   P   B   F   Ketchup/ Mustard
___   P   B   F   Packaged Foods
___   P   B   F   Snacks
___   P   B   F   Juice Boxes
___   P   B   F   Peanut Butter & Jelly
___   P   B   F   Popcorn
___   P   B   F   Power Bars
___   P   B   F   Ramen Noodles
___   P   B   F   Bottled Water
___   P   B   F   Soda
___   P   B   F   Soup
___   P   B   F   All Other Foods
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Computer (Tech Stuff)
___   P   B   F   Cell Phones / PDAs
___   P   B   F   Computer / Laptop
___   P   B   F   Keyboard
___   P   B   F   Mouse & Pad
___   P   B   F   Desktop Monitor
___   P   B   F   Speakers
___   P   B   F   Printer / Printer Paper
___   P   B   F   Printer Toner-Ink Cartridge
___   P   B   F   Scanner
___   P   B   F   Internet Access / Wireless
___   P   B   F   Software / PC Security
___   P   B   F   Surge Protector
___   P   B   F   Chargers for EVERYTHING that uses one
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Laundry
___   P   B   F   Hangers
___   P   B   F   Quarters for Laundry
___   P   B   F   Detergent
___   P   B   F   Fabric Softener
___   P   B   F   Stain Remover
___   P   B   F   Iron / Ironing Mat
___   P   B   F   Drying Rack
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Essentials
___   P   B   F   Driver’s License
___   P   B   F   Bank Account / Checks
___   P   B   F   Credit Card
___   P   B   F   Financial Aid Forms
___   P   B   F   Medical Insurance Card
___   P   B   F   Registration Information
___   P   B   F   Renter’s Insurance
___   P   B   F   Social Security Card
___   P   B   F   Student ID
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Move Day
___   P   B   F   THIS LIST
___   P   B   F   Maps
___   P   B   F   Boxes
___   P   B   F   Packing Materials
___   P   B   F   Rental Truck / Trailer
___   P   B   F   Shipping
___   P   B   F   Storage
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Desk Supplies
___   P   B   F   Backpack
___   P   B   F   Calculator
___   P   B   F   Pens & Pencils
___   P   B   F   Highlighters
___   P   B   F   Notebooks
___   P   B   F   Notepaper
___   P   B   F   Calendar
___   P   B   F   Erasers
___   P   B   F   Folders
___   P   B   F   Stapler & Staples
___   P   B   F   Tape
___   P   B   F   Textbooks (Used)
___   P   B   F   Three-hole Punch
___   P   B   F   Waste Basket
___   P   B   F   White-Out
___   P   B   F   Address Book
___   P   B   F   Ruler
___   P   B   F   Index Cards
___   P   B   F   Desk Lamp
___   P   B   F   Desktop Organizer
___   P   B   F   Post-it Notes
___   P   B   F   Envelopes
___   P   B   F   File Cabinet
___   P   B   F   Glue
___   P   B   F   Labels
___   P   B   F   Markers
___   P   B   F   Paper Clips
___   P   B   F   Paper Shredder
___   P   B   F   Pencil Cup
___   P   B   F   Pencil Sharpener
___   P   B   F   Postage Stamps
___   P   B   F   Reference Books
___   P   B   F   Rubber Bands
___   P   B   F   Scissors
___   P   B   F   Stapler Remover
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________
___   P   B   F   _______________________________

Housing
___   On-Campus Housing Arranged
___   Off-Campus Housing Arranged
___   Change of Address Forms
___   Meet Your Roommate
___   Reviewed Roommate Issues
___   Renters Insurance
___   _______________________________
___   _______________________________
___   _______________________________

Search Outs
___   Campus Orientation
___   Finding Your Way Around Town
___   Places for Grocery Shopping
___   Places for Outdoor Activities
___   Places for Theatres / Movies
___   Places in the Community
___   Places to Eat
___   Places to Do Laundry
___   Places to Meet Friends
___   TV / Radio Listings
___   _______________________________
___   _______________________________
___   _______________________________

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