21 Target Dorm Essentials Every Freshman Needs

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This post is all about Target dorm room essentials every freshman needs for their first year of college and beyond.

As mentioned in previous dorm room posts my daughter Bella will be heading to Hawai’i Pacific University with her roommate where they will set themselves up.

Since they need to quarantine for 14 days there is no point for the parents to go.

That said the preferred place to shop over there is Target, Walmart, and Bed Bath & Beyond.

The filler stuff can come from Amazon and Urban but for the most part, it will be the above stores.

Again since we are all about trying to be prepared this week there will be a series of posts from those stores specifically so she has the resources she needs.

First Up is Target!

The plan is to get the essentials covered and then she will figure the rest out while she is there.

Bella is very resourceful so I am confident she’ll do amazing.

This post is all about Target dorm room essentials.

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Target Dorm Room Essentials:

THIS LIST IS JUST TO GET YOU STARTED… FOR COMPLETE CATEGORY LISTS REFER TO THE PAST BLOG POST LISTED BELOW.

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Other posts in the series:

• 21 College Tech Essentials Your Freshman Can’t Live Without!
• 15+ Dorm Cleaning Supplies For College Students
• 17 Dorm Desk Essentials to Keep You Organized and Productive
• 19+ Dorm Kitchen Essentials for College Students

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BEDDING

• BED PILLOWS
• PILLOW PROTECTOR
• MATTRESS TOPPER
• MATTRESS PROTECTOR
• SHEET SET
• DUVET
• COMFORTER INSERT
• BLANKET

BATH

• TOWEL SETS
• BEACH TOWELS
• WASTEBASKET
• BATH RUG
• SHOWER CURTAIN
• ROBE
• TOILET CLEANER

LAUNDRY

• LAUNDRY BASKET
• BROOM & DUSTPAN
• STEAMER

ROOM DECOR

• DECORATIVE PILLOWS
• STRING LIGHTS
• NEON SIGN
• LETTER BOARD
• CHAIR

KITCHEN

(most will be figured out with roommates)

• KEURIG
• RICE MAKER
• BLENDER

ORGANIZATION

• HANGERS
• DOUBLE CLOSET ROD
• STACKING DRAWS
• STORAGE CART
• VANITY MIRROR
• PAINTERS TAPE
• PUSH PINS

ELECTRONICS

• SURGE PROTECTOR
• PORTABLE CHARGER
• TV
• HDMI CABLE
• FLASH DRIVE

READY FOR ANYTHING

• TOOL KIT
• FIRST AID KIT
• FLASHLIGHT
• UMBRELLA

OK, so this is our starting point and guide to follow to get a jump start.

Trying to keep it as simple as possible and then the rest will be purchased over time.

Also, some things she already has so this is based on Bella’s needs right now.

Already Purchased:

• LAPTOP
• USB-C TO USB ADAPTER
• TAPESTRY
• DUVET
• SHEETS (1 SET)
• ECHO SHOW
• PORTABLE SPEAKER
• FIRESTICK

This post is all about Target dorm room essentials.

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BTW… Bella loved her experience at Hawaii Pacific University!

Last Updated on August 12, 2024 by Nicole DelaCruz