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Move-in is easier when you bring what you need and skip what you don't. Here's a practical dorm packing list by category — plus the two checks that save money and hassle: your school's rules and your roommate's plans.
Check the rules, then coordinate with your roommate
Before you buy, read your school's housing list — many ban candles, halogen lamps, and certain appliances, and most beds are Twin XL, not regular twin. Then text your roommate to split the big shared items so you don't show up with two mini-fridges and no rug.
Keep going: succeed in your first year of college, build a college budget, and finish the enrollment checklist.