Shopping List

While it is recommended to pack lightly whenever possible, here are a few items you may consider bringing.

Bed Necessities
- Blankets
- Sheets
- Pillows
- Mattress toppers
Clothes
- Rain gear: raincoat, umbrella (small to keep in backpack), boots
- Parka and warmer winter clothes (snow boots)
  - It usually gets cold in mid-October and stays that way until April-May
  - If you have the ability to travel home for Fall Break, it may be a good idea to leave some of your colder clothes at home, so then when you go home, you leave behind your hot weather clothes and bring your colder weather clothes back to ND (this maximizes space in your wardrobe)
- Shorts and summer wear
- Business formal and business casual for career fairs or interviews
- Notre Dame gear!
Shower Equipment
- Shower caddy (these can be left on wire shelves in the bathrooms)
- Shower shoes (flip-flops or Crocs)
- Personal care items (body wash, shampoo, conditioner, etc.)
- Towels
Decorations: posters, lights, photos, etc. for a personal touch
Extension cords
Laptop (check specifc college's websites for specific laptop brands) and cell phone + chargers
School supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc)
3M command strip hooks or 3M adhesive tape (sticky tack is recommended for light hanging)
Kitchen supplies and Cleaning
- Paper towels
- Dishes/mugs/cups
- Silverware
- Soap & sponges
- Lysol/Clorox wipes or sanitizing spray
- Handwashing soap
Laundry supplies
- Laundry bag
- Detergent
- Drying rack

Items to Discuss with your Roommate:

Some recommendations from the St. Andre Committee:

Places to Get Furniture in South Bend/Mishawaka