How to use this checklist:
- Cross out items you don’t need or want
- Add any items you need that are not listed on the blank lines
- For each item in the checklist circle P if you are going to PACK it; B. if you are going to BUY it; Y F if you are going to FIND it when you get to campus
- As you pack, check each item so nothing is forgotten
Clothing
You can’t take everything you’ve got, and seriously, who would want to? Remember: clothes for class, clothes for studying, clothes for relaxing, clothes for partying and clothes for… the occasional visit from PARENTS! Also, don’t forget about those rooms: nothing worse than going somewhere and THERE ARE NO ROOMS!
___PBF Jeans
___ Shirts/PBF T-Shirts
Shorts ___PBF
___ PBF Training Clothes/Sports Uniforms/Dance Costumes
___ PBF Wear Clothes/ Suit
___ PBF Tights/Socks
___PBF underwear
___ PBF Shoes/Sneakers
___ PBF Sweaters/Sweatshirts
Swimsuit ___PBF
___ PBF Gloves/Hat
___ PBF limit[s]
___PBF jacket
___PBF Jewelry
___ PBF PJ
___PBF dress
___ PBF Belts
___PBF Bag
___ PBF hangers
___ PBF Laundry Rooms
___ PBF Detergent
___ PBF Fabric Softener
___ PBF Stain Remover
___ PBF Iron / Ironing Mat
___ Clothesline PBF
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
Room
Your bedroom [or you part of the room] it is your castle, your refuge and your living room, not only where you sleep. Express yourself, and bring those things you need around you to be ‘at home’.
___ PBF alarm clock
___ PBF Lamp
___ PBF Bulletin Board/ Markers/ Pins
___PBF Posters
___PBF Rug
___ Basket PBF
___PBF Family photos
___PBF fan
___ PBF Holiday Decorations
___ PBF plants
___ Stereo PBF
___ Lockable PBF Storage Chest
___ PBF Television
___ PBF Yearbooks
___ PBF Sheets/Pillowcases
___ PBF Blanket/Comforter
___PBF Mattress Pad
___PBF pillows
___ PBF Stuffed Animal
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
bath
SO MANY different products in this category. Pack what you think you need. Then pack everything your mom thinks you need. Then pack the rest of the items on the list. The day will come and you’ll be glad you did! You’ll also be instantly popular when you’re the only one in the bedroom who has a… whatever!
___ PBF towels
___ PBF Toilet Bowl
___ Brush and comb PBF
___ PBF Curling Iron/Hair Dryer
___ PBF Makeup/Fragrance
___PBF Deodorant
___PBF mirror
___ PBF shampoo and conditioner
___ PBF shower trolley
___ PBF Shower Flip Flops
___ PBF Soap
___ PBF fabrics
___ PBF wipes
___ PBF Requirements
___ PBF Band-Aids
___ PBF Antibiotic Cream
___ PBF Goggles
___ PBF Contact Lenses/ Case/ Solution
___ PBF cotton balls/cotton swabs
___ PBF eye drops
___ PBF hot/cold packs
___Vitamins PBF
___ PBF analgesic/decongestant
___ PBF Antacid / Laxative / Antidiarrheal
___PBF Vapor Rub
___ PBF Hand/Body Lotion
Nail clippers ___PBF
___ PBF Moisturizer/Face Cream
___ PBF toothbrush/toothpaste/dental floss
___ PBF Razors ___ PBF Tweezers/ Scissors
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
Kitchen room
You might be surprised to know this: cafeteria food is NOT that good! Take at least ONE party supplies, and plenty of cleaning supplies!
___ PBF dish detergent
___ PBF PBF
___ PBF tea towel
___ PBF paper towels
___ PBF Can Opener
___ PBF Cookbooks/Recipes
___ PBF air freshener
___PBF knife
Cup ___PBF
Pizza cutter ___PBF [or kitchen scissors]
___PBF Plastic Food Containers
___PBF Plastic cups
___ PBF plastic plates and bowls
___PBF Portable Water Filter
___ PBF Utensils
___ PBF Lysol
___ Ziploc PBF Bags
___PBF Cookware
___ PBF Oven Mitt
___ PBF Toaster Oven
___ Microwave PBF
___ PBF Dorm Refrigerator
___ Hot plate PBF
Coffee maker ___PBF
___PBF Portable Vacuum
___ Cereal PBF
___ PBF Ketchup/Mustard
___ PBF Packaged Foods
___ PBF Snacks
___ PBF Juice Boxes
___PBF Peanut Butter and Jelly
Popcorn ___PBF
___ PBF Energy Bars
___ PBF ramen noodles
___ PBF bottled water
___ Soft drink PBF
___ Soup PBF
___ PBF All other foods
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
Computer (tech stuff)
You won’t forget our technology, but pack EXTRA carefully! Use your original boxes if you can.
___ PBF/PDA cell phones
___ PBF Computer / Laptop
___PBF keyboard
___PBF Mouse and pad
___ PBF desktop monitor
___ PBF speakers
___ PBF Printer / Printer Paper
___ PBF printer ink and toner cartridge
___ PBF Scanner
___ PBF Internet Access / Wireless
___ PBF Software / PC Security
___ PBF surge protector
___ PBF chargers for EVERYTHING one uses
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
desk supplies
Put all this in a box; you can wait to unpack that until at LEAST the first day of school.
Backpack ___PBF
___PBF Calculator
___PBF Pens and Pencils
___PBF Highlighters
___ PBF Notebooks
___ PBF Letterhead
___ PBF Schedule
___PBF Drafts
___ PBF folders
___ Stapler and PBF Staples
___ PBF Tape
___ PBF Textbooks (Used)
___ PBF Three Hole Punch
___ PBF trash can
___ PBF bleaching
___ PBF Address Book
___PBF Rule
___ PBF Tokens
___ PBF desk lamp
___ PBF Desk Organizer
___ PBF Post-it Notes
___ PBF Envelopes
___ PBF file cabinet
Glue ___PBF
___ PBF Labels
___ PBF Markers
___ PBF Clipboard
___ PBF Paper Shredder
___PBF Pencil Holder
Pencil sharpener ___PBF
___ PBF Postage Stamps
___ PBF Reference Books
___ PBF rubber bands
___ PBF Scissors
___PBF Staple Remover
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
essentials
Just DON’T forget these things!
___ PBF Driver’s License
___ PBF Bank Account / Checking
___ PBF credit card
___ PBF Financial Aid Forms
___PBF medical insurance card
___ PBF registration information
___ PBF Renters Insurance
___ PBF Social Security Card
___ PBF Student ID
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
stuff
A list of non-essential things that will drive you CRAZY if you forget them.
___ PBF beach towel
___ PBF water bottle
___ PBF Chamber
___ PBF Flashlight
___ PBF Safety Pins
___PBF Sewing Set
___ PBF adhesive tape
___ PBF Sunglasses
___ PBF Umbrella
___ PBF Games
___ PBF Cards
___PBF earplugs
___ PBF extension cords
___ PBF Bulbs
___ PBF outlet strips
___PBF Repair Kit
___ PBF safety whistle
___ PBF sports equipment
___ PBF Videos
___ PBF Battery
___PBF insect repellent
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
___ PPD ______________________________
Now a group of lists of things to organize, work on, find or ‘figure out’
Transport
___ PBF car
___ PBF bike
___ PBF Motorcycle
___ PBF Scooter
___ PBF Public Transport
___ PBF travel arrangements
moving day
___ PBF IS LISTED
___ PBF Maps
___ PBF Boxes
___ PBF packing materials
___ PBF Truck / Trailer Rental
___PBF Shipment
___ PBF Storage
Accommodation
___ Campus housing arranged
___ Off-campus housing arranged
___ Change of Address Forms
___ Get to know your roommate
___ Roommate issues reviewed
___ Renters insurance
Find exits
___ Campus Orientation
___How to find your way around the city
___ Places to buy groceries
___ Places for outdoor activities
___ Venues for Theaters / Cinema
___ Places in the Community
___ Places to eat
___ Places to wash clothes
___ Places to meet friends
___TV/Radio Shows