Essentials to bring for dorm, class

There are many items that new students should consider purchasing for the dorms.

Erin Parro
June 16, 2015

Summer is for hanging out at the beach, sitting around a camp fire and soaking up the sun. But it’s also the time for thinking about the items needed for your dorm or apartment for the start of the school year in August. Finding the right things for your place can be difficult and rather stressful.

No need to fear. There are countless places and sources to help you on your quest for the right things to buy for your dorm.

Students have the luxury of having the ISU Bookstore stockpiled with items you might need for your dorm or apartment.

Bedding

One great amenity the bookstore offers is bedding sets. Bedding sets have numerous items to get you started on your quest to get everything on your checklist before school starts.The bedding sets come in a variety of unique and colorful options.

One of the bedding sets offered to students is the Checklist Saver Pak — Twin XL Bedding & Bath Set. Included in this package are essentials such as two extra-long flat sheets, four standard pillow cases, two extra fluffy pillows, 1 extra long reversible comforter, 1 extra long deluxe mattress pad, 2 deluxe all-cotton bath, hand and cotton towels, 1 hamper, 1 tool kit, 1 first aid kit, 1 basic surge protector and many more items. This is one of the many bed and bathroom sets that has a great deal of what students need to get settled at Iowa State.

To find the dorm room essentials on the bookstore’s website, go under the supply tab and click dorm linens. The dorm linens’ link takes you to the many items available for your dorm. Under the ISU endorsed residence hall linens program there are items such as dorm bedding value packs, bathroom essentials, dorm décor and much more.

What to bring for your dorm

Listed below are a few essentials making your dorm or apartment feel like home:

Bed-side or desk lamp
Storage bins
Fan
Drying rack for laundry
Mini toolkit (including screwdriver, hammer, wrench)
Electronics
Laptop (printer is optional; there are usually computer labs nearby where you can print)
Portable speakers (if you want to play music from laptop/MP3 player)
Extension cords

The following items are ones you might share with you roommate or roommates. During the summer, discuss what each of you will be bringing.