Whether this is the first time you’re moving off campus, or you’ve been living off campus, it always seems like you’re forgetting something when it comes to packing everything you’ll need. Trust us: We’ve been there. That’s why we’ve come up with a checklist of things you’ll need when you start packing up. We know, it looks like one heck of a list, but it's better to be safe than sorry.
Click here to download a PDF copy. Feel free to make any changes based on your own personal needs.
BEDROOM
- Bed
- Night stand(s)
- Bookcase/shelves
- Lamps
- Desk lamp
- Trash can
- Bureau
- Desk chair
- Rug(s)
- Curtains
- Curtain rod
- Bed spread
- Sheets
- Plastic bins
- Shoe rack
- Full-length mirror
- Alarm clock
KITCHEN
- Silverware (at least 8 sets)
- Plates (at least 4)
- Bowls (at least 2)
- Cups (at least 4)
- Wine glasses (for those 21+)
- Dish soap
- Pots and pans (at least 1 skillet, 1 large pot, and 1 smaller pot)
- Flat metal spatula
- Large mixing spoon
- Tupperware
- Scissors
- Paper towel holder
- Microwave (if the apartment doesn’t come with one already)
- Knife set
- Dish rack (for next to the sink when you’ve finished washing them)
- Table
- Chairs (at least 2)
- Sandwich bags (you may want gallon size and smaller sizes)
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic wrap
- Pot holders
- Oven mits
- Strainer
- Can opener
- Cutting board
- Large mixing bowl
- Toaster or toaster oven
BATHROOM
- Toilet brush
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Plunger
- Garbage can
- Shower cleaner
- Cleaning brush to clean shower
- Shower shelves (optional)
- Toilet paper
- Shower curtain
- Shower curtain rod
LIVING ROOM
- Couch/chairs (depending on how much space you have)
- TV (optional)
- TV stand (also optional)
- Lamps
- Side tables/coffee table
- Desk (you may want to include one in case you want to work in the living room)
MISCELLANEOUS
- Hand soap (for both bathroom and kitchen)
- Sponges
- Paper towels
- Tissues
- Garbage bags
- Broom and dust pan
- Vacuum
- Carpet cleaner (for those nasty spills)
- Disinfectant wipes
- Window cleaner
- Light bulbs
- Batteries
- Extension cords
- Flashlight
- Fan(s)
- Laundry detergent
- Hamper/laundry basket
- Clothes hangers
- Basic hygiene products
- First aid kit
- Sewing kit
- Basic tool kit
- Fire extinguisher (if your apartment doesn’t already have one)
- Smoke detector (your landlord should provide one, but you should make sure it works properly when you first move in)
- Carbon monoxide detector (your landlord should also provide one of these, but you should make sure it works properly when you first move in)
- Décor (i.e. picture frames, posters, decorative pillows, etc.)