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This post is from Grown and Flown.

As your student prepares to head off to college, following the steps below can help! Take a look and feel free to share this checklist directly with your student.

❒ Complete all housing information, deposits, and surveys.

❒ Coordinate with roommates or suitemates on who brings what (mini fridge, microwave, coffeemaker)? Is there a theme to the room?

❒ FaceTime roommate before move-in.

❒ Purchase dorm necessities, leaving optional items until after move in.

❒ Find dimensions of housing (on university website) and what items are provided (eg, desk chair, floor lamp...) to students, find out if the beds are loft or bunk beds.

❒ Find out what items are banned in the dorm.

❒ Read over the housing agreement to learn about the dorm rules.

❒ Get dorm or apartment insurance, if required.

​​Like what you see? You can download the full Off to College Checklist from Grown and Flown here.