Complete College Packing List

Personally written and developed in cooperation with parents, students, and educators.

Take the stress out of packing for college with one organized plan that helps students and families decide what to bring, what to buy, how to pack, and what to do on move-in day.

The Pathfinder Student Prep Ultimate College Packing Plan is a 12-page printable workbook for incoming college freshmen, parents, and families preparing for dorm life. It goes beyond a basic college packing list by helping students check room
dimensions and school rules, coordinate shared items with roommates, organize shopping, prepare move-in-day supplies, pack efficiently, and unpack in the right order.
Written by hand with input from parents, students, and educators, this practical guide turns a large, emotional move into smaller, manageable steps. Use it as a college send-off planner, dorm essentials checklist, graduation gift, or family move-in
organizer.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Ultimate College Packing Plan cover and section guide
• Pre-packing questions and room-planning guidance
• Detailed bedding and bedroom checklist
• Study supplies and desk essentials
• Bath and hygiene checklist
• First-aid and medical supplies
• Clothing, shoes, accessories, and laundry supplies
• Cleaning supplies and basic kitchen items
• Travel, leisure, technology, and emergency items
• Printable college shopping list with item, store, cost, and check-off columns
• Helpful phone-app checklist
• Move-in-day supplies checklist
• Packing hacks for boxes, bags, clothing, bedding, and fragile items
• Move-in-day tips and unloading sequence
• Step-by-step unpacking guidance
• Notes page

HOW TO USE IT

1. Download and print the packing plan.
2. Confirm dorm dimensions, included furniture, school rules, and prohibited items.
3. Coordinate shared items with roommates.
4. Work through each checklist and add missing items to the shopping planner.
5. Pack by category and label boxes for efficient unloading.
6. Bring the move-in supplies checklist and follow the unpacking order at the dorm.

PERFECT FOR

• Incoming college freshmen
• High school seniors preparing for move-in
• Parents and families organizing a college move
• Students living in dorms, residence halls, or campus apartments
• Homeschool graduates and families
• School counselors and college-prep programs
• Graduation gifts and college send-off baskets

PLEASE NOTE

• Digital PDF download only; no physical product will be mailed.
• Includes one 12-page US Letter-size Ultimate College Packing Plan.
• Designed to print and complete by hand; this is not a fillable PDF.
• Dorm sizes, furnishings, policies, appliances, and prohibited items vary. Confirm current information directly with the college
or housing office.
• This packing plan is also included in the expanded Ready for College Workbook. Check previous purchases to avoid duplicate
content.
• Listing photographs include styled props that are not included.
• Preview details may be softened to protect the original material.
• For personal use only. Files may not be copied, shared, resold, redistributed, or used commercially.

Pack with a plan, arrive prepared, and make move-in day easier for everyone.