This guide is full of dorm supplies freshmen are loving.

Dorm Supplies

My Freshman year dorm room was a complete disaster. I packed everything the night before and didn’t have a packing list. I took tons of trips to Target and Home Depot.

So if you are reading this before move-in day, you are doing a lot better than me lol. In this guide, we will be talking about dorm supplies that I love and that other college students love for their dorm rooms.

Freshman Dorm Supplies College Students Are Loving This Year


1. Mattress Topper

The college dorm rooms have TERRIBLE beds. Many students have started adding this topper to their essentials list for that very reason.

It makes your bed comfortable and actually pleasant to lay on.

You can also buy this dorm room bed set that has everything your student will want for their bed.

2. Dorm Fridge

I have this fridge and it is perfect.

This fits all of my drinks and even the Tupperware that I put food inside of!

If you are even thinking of buying a fridge, definitely recommend this one from Amazon!

3. Twin Headboard

I WISH I knew about this headboard when I was a freshman. Like how freaking perfect is this!?

This comes in different colors and instead of having a thousand pillows on the bed – just get this headboard.

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4. Storage Dresser

You have no room in your dorm room and this dresser helps utilize the vertical space.

Many of my friends have this one and they use this for makeup, books, and even clothes!

5. Shower Caddy

Do not carry all of your bathroom items in multiple trips to the shower. Just buy this simple shower caddy and eliminate all of that hassle.

This one is less than $15 and has thousands of good reviews.

6. WhiteBoard

Many students’ schedules can get very hectic and having a visual calendar helps.

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7. BedSide Shelf

Students lift their dorm bed in-order to put their dressers underneath but without a bedside shelf, there is nowhere to put your phone or late-night drink.

8. Jewelry Organizer

I have lost so much jewelry in college and without a jewelry organizer I would have lost SO much more.

This one is from Amazon and cost less than $20.

9. Mini Coffee Maker

Every college student needs caffeine, especially when finals come up and studying times turn into hours. This mini coffee maker is a must-have for students. It even comes in multiple colors!

Dorm Supplies College Students Are Loving

10. Airpods

If you are a college student or buying dorm essentials for a college student, Airpods must be on the list.

Students use them walking to class or when their neighbors are being loud.

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11. Extra Storage

Your dorm room only comes with one dresser and if you are bringing a lot of clothes, you will this extra dresser.

It comes in many colors so depending on their favorite color you can find the one for them.

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12. Tool Box

the best gift to give your incoming college freshman is a tool box. My dad gave me one before saying good bye and I have used it numerous times on random things breaking in my room.

13. Rolling Storage

If I could redo my dorm room, I would get this desk cart.

The amount of dorm rooms I have seen with this exact cart is huge. People either use it for their books or their makeup.

Dorm Supplies College Students Are Loving

14. Makeup Organizer

Many dorm rooms are tiny and you will not have enough space for a whole makeup vanity desk.

This makeup organizer comes in many colors

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15. Cloud Shower Shoes

These shoes are perfect for shower shoes or shoes to have when they are feeling lazy.

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