![]() It’s not necessary to have many different sizes, though. Food storage containers* – Tupperware can hold leftovers and can also double as bowls.Utensils – You likely only need one set of fork, knife, and spoon.A cup, mug, or thermos – Many coffee shops on and off campus will give you a small discount for bringing your own thermos or mug.Don’t worry about buying an elaborate organizational system. Desk organizers – You can organize your desk with stuff you already have, like small containers, old mugs, or even upcycled cans and shoe boxes, etc.These cannot be taken from the community center, but there is no need to buy your own set. Tape, stapler, or scissors – The community center in each dorm has tape and staplers for use.Students get $24 per term to spend on printing, automatically loaded onto their MCard. A printer – Michigan has over 400 printers across campus for your use.A calculator and I-clicker – There are calculators and I-clickers for rent through CSG so it’s not necessary to bring your own.Additionally, Central Student Government (CSG) gives out free green books on the third floor of the Union, so you don’t have to buy any notebooks! I overbought paper and hardly used any of it because I took all of my notes on a device. Printers provided around campus will have paper if you need to print something. Paper – I would not buy lots of paper, whether printer or binder, right up front.I studied in my room a lot in high school, but always went elsewhere during my Freshman year. If you are unsure how much you’ll use it, or prefer to study outside of your room (check out these green study spaces across campus), hold off on the desk lamp at first. A desk lamp – Some people are big dorm-studiers, so having a desk lamp (with LED lights) is practical.But, you don’t need to buy new pens, pencils, highlighters, markers… just bring what you already have at home! And you probably won’t need a box full of them. Writing implements – You will need something to write with. ![]() There are places on campus to rent/buy a computer for a discounted price, like the U-M Tech Shop. A laptop – Most classes have online homework or have in-class remote activities.Bed risers – These are not allowed in the dorms.Throw pillows – These are often used more for décor than for function, and they generally just end up gathering dust on the floor.Most people I’ve spoken to didn’t need floor cushions or an additional backrest, but it’s up to you. A backrest or floor cushions – You can use your sleeping pillows as a backrest against the wall.Some people prefer a pad, but U-M provided mattresses are not too thin or uncomfortable, so I’d hold off at first. A mattress pad – Consider trying your mattress out before packing one of these.A blanket or comforter – Make sure to get one that will keep you warm in the winter and fit your Twin XL bed.*Items marked with an asterisk can be shared with your roommate, so reach out and coordinate so you both don’t bring duplicates! Sleeping □️ Yes, Pack It! However, I’ve seen it for myself last year in the dorms: students tend to overbuy and overcrowd their rooms with already limited space.īased on my freshman year experience, below is my take on the essential must-haves, the items you may want, and the items you can skip entirely! This list includes everything on the official University of Michigan packing list from Housing, plus some extra items frequently seen on other college packing lists. It can be easy to buy items “just in case” for the school year, trying to imagine something you will presumably need in every situation. The time to start thinking about what to pack for college is here! Whether you are a new student or returning, knowing the absolute essentials of what to bring can be a godsend.
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