Dorms and Living Alone

Check out your university's list because they may provide some of these items - also be aware that these are just suggestions

An item or two that makes the place feel/smell like home to you.
Clothes for all seasons such as boots, a winter coat, scarf, gloves, and an umbrella.
Carpeting
Multiple outlet surge protector (or two)-- make sure that these meet the codes established by your dorm.
A telephone with an extra long cord. On-campus telephone service is usually provided in every room. Cordless phones may be used, but in a residential environment, others may be listening. If you go cordless, buy one that continuously scrambles the frequency.
TV (if allowed)
Headphones in case you bring a stereo/television
An mp3 player or IPod
Band-Aids/Medical Supplies
A small sewing kit
An iron and a small ironing board
Sporting goods (baseball glove, tennis racket, racquetball equipment, etc.)
Dishes and cooking utensils that are microwave-safe.
Dishcloths, dishtowels, dish detergent
Desk supplies
Stationery, stamps, envelopes, and an address book
A calendar with family birthdays highlighted
A small refrigerator (If allowed in Dorm)
Coffee maker with an automatic shut off
Bathroom supplies (soap holder and plastic bucket for carrying items to the bathroom).
Regular twin-sized bed sheets and at least one pillow
Towels and washcloths
Hangers for your clothes
A laundry basket or bag
Board games and playing cards
A desktop or laptop computer
An electric fan
An alarm clock
Fun tack, masking tape, or "painter's tape" for hanging posters/pictures
A memo board

How to cook your favorit dish
How to sew on a button and fix a hem
How to wash your sheets and towels
How to clean a bath room, counter tops, change your bedding, etc..
How to Wash, dry and iron clothes
How to preform basic first aid
How to deal with emergencies: weather, natural disasters, health, accidents etc...
How to purchase toiletries and groceries
How to decide if/what/when to take clothes to the cleaners
How to cook basic meals, as in boil or fry eggs, make spaghetti, soup, or other favorit foods.
How to brew a cup (or pot) of coffee or tea
How to behave in a sexually responsible way
How to ask for help
How to say no respectfully, and when to say yes
How to make doctors/dentist appointments
Determine when, how often and the means by which you will communicate with your parents (This is very useful to determine before leaving for college so that students don't fee burdened and parents do not feel disappointed)
Become aware of the dangers of date drugs, drugs, alcohol and make plans to protect yourself.
How to get a shuttle, taxi, or public transportation

Sim Card
Bank Account
Counseling Support
Academic Support
International Student Office
Health/Wellness Center
Clubs and Activities do you want to be a part of
Do I know how to register for classes
Where are the systems that are set up for my protection on campus (Panic buttons, escorts to walk at night, dorm security etc...)