Packing!? Move-In!? Here’s an essential list!

With move-in approaching in just a couple of months, it’s time to start creating a list of essentials! For those of you who are moving into W&M for their first time, this is the post for you!

Move-in Essentials:

• Rubber Mallet if you’d like to unloft or loft your bed!
• Disinfectant Wipes
• Twin XL Bedding (Full if you’re moving into certain rooms in OTP or Richmond Hall)
• Mattress topper [for the comfort]
• Pillows!
• Comforter
  • Having duvet covers makes laundry a lot easier!
• Power strip with surge protection
• Shower Caddy
• Shower Shoes are a must!
• Bath towels
• Basic First-Aid Kit
• Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, etc..)
• A portable stand fan (if you get hot easily)
• Laundry bag
  • I suggest getting one that can be worn as a backpack because it makes transporting your laundry to the laundry room so much easier!
• Laundry Detergent + Dryer Sheets
• Hangers for your clothes
• Under the bed storage
  • I personally use the foldable storage “bags” a lot because I’m a chronic overpacker!
• Mini vacuum or broom
• Air purifier
• Microwave & mini-fridge if you’d like to have a personal one for your room
  • Each residence hall has communal microwaves and fridges for ya’ll to use
• Reusable water bottle
• Basic dishware
  • You can always “check-out” pots and pans from the Duty Office
• Backpack
• Laptop/Ipad
• Notebook(s)
• Pens and Pencils
• All of your chargers
• Lamp(s)
• Umbrella 
• Clothes of course!
  • Bring a good variety of summer, spring, winter, and fall clothes since the weather can be unpredictable at times
• Command Hooks
• Paint-safe tape
• Snacks for sure!

To conclude the essentials, here are some of the boring (but very important) ones:

• Driver’s license/Passport (basically just an ID of some sort)
• Health insurance card
• Auto insurance information (if you have your car on campus)
• Car registration (if you have your car on campus)