46 College Dorm Room Essentials You Need: Your Dorm Checklist

If they don't always have access to a stove, this electric pot is going to be a game changer. All you do is plug it in, adjust your temperature, and get to cooking! With non-stick coating, it functions as both a pot and a skillet and is able to sauté steak and chicken, cook fried rice and noodles, soup, eggs, and so much more.

Those dorm closets just aren't big enough to hold all the clothes you can't live without. These hangers will help you maximize your closet space.

A mini fridge with a freezer is a must! You may think you can avoid frozen meals and ramen noodles, but sometimes that is exactly what you need. And of course space for those fruits, veggies and leftover pizza.

Carrying laundry down the hall to the washers and dryers becomes the last thing you want to do. However, once you're done, this basket collapses flat so it's easy to store in that small dorm room of yours!

Keep your clothes wrinkle free without a bulky iron and ironing board. This steamer is dummy proof and compact, making it perfect for dorm living.

College teaches you a lot, including how to get creative with storage. Sure, you can use this hanging organizer for all your shoes in the closet. You can also use one for clothes, sweatshirts, and pajamas. It's also good for things like towels and toiletries.

If your dorm has the space, an air fryer is going to be a life saver! Upgrade those dorm room meals and leftovers with one of these bad boys on hand. Plus, everything from Drew Barrymore's Beautiful line is, well, beautiful!

Let face it, you are going to get sick or need a bandaid more than once while living in a dorm. Having this on hand will keep you from having to make an emergency trip to the pharmacy and won't take up too much space.

This clothes hamper with wheels will make the trip to the laundry room so much easier. What we love about it though are the extra pockets on the side for storing laundry detergent, towels, washcloths, or whatever they need!

Hide all that under-the-bed storage with a bed skirt. This one is make for a Twin XL bed and is extra long to accommodate for risers.

At this age, they're getting more mature and chances are have some personal items they want to keep safe. So, get them a personal safe! Inside, this box is 8.5 x 3.5 inches so it's just enough space to lock away some small, important items like a phone, jewelry, cash, and more.

String lights always add a cute and cozy touch. But these serve a dual purpose as they come with clips to hang photos on! They'll fill up their space with sweet memories from home and pics with their new besties in no time.

No need to fight over outlets. This pack of power strips with an extra long cord will keep the peace and allow you and your roommate to charge all of your electronics.

Whether you have your own bathroom, or you're having to walk down the hall to the communal one, a towel wrap is super helpful! It uses velcro to stay on so you can wear it while getting ready and not have to worry about it falling down.

Hopefully she never has to use it, but safety is the utmost importance when you've got a loved one away at college! The She's Birdie device disguises as a keychain, but when she removes the top pin to activate it, a loud siren and flashing strobe-light creates a diversion to help deter an attack. I (along with tons of my friends) have one and always feel some peace of mind knowing it's with me.

This handheld vacuum will help you keep your dorm clean and cockroach free without taking up too much space. A single charge will last 10 hours and you won't have to worry about cords getting tangled or not reaching far enough.

You can have ice cold filtered water anytime with this Brita water bottle. If you're trying to save room in your fridge, opt for this water bottle that you can carry to class.

In a small dorm, every bit of space matters. This desk hutch fits right on top of your student's desk so they can store extra books, decor, and more.

In a dorm room, storage space is a luxury. With these adjustable risers you can utilize the space under your bed for storage or even create a sitting area.

Calling all coffee lovers. This mini Keurig is the perfect size for the dorm and it will come in handy during late night study session and early morning classes.