Dorm Room Essentials to Grab Before Heading Back to Campus

These must-have items will turn your dorm room into a fun and functional space with better storage and a better look.

By Rachel Schlueter August 4, 2023

Back to school shopping is already in full swing, but if you’re heading off to college, you’ll need to stock up on a few more items than just notebooks and pens. Make sure your dorm room is stocked with all the essentials to turn it into a home away from home.

1. VRST Men’s Molded Slides, $34.99 at Dick’s Sporting Goods, multiple area locations, dickssportinggoods.com

2. Conair LED Makeup Mirror, $44.99 at Target, multiple area locations, target.com

3. 3-Tier Rolling Cart in Mint, $39.99 at The Container Store, multiple area locations, containerstore.com

4. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, $379 at Bose, multiple area locations, bose.com

5. Black Dot Cosmetic Bags, $20–$24 at Red Barn Mercantile, 1117 King St., Alexandria, redbarnmercantile.com

6. Wood Trim Desk Lamp, $29.99 at Target

7. Blue Flora Weekly Planner, $28 at Penny Post, 1202 King St., Alexandria, shoppennypost.com

Feature image courtesy The Container Store

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