45 Dorm Room Essentials Every College Students Needs

A dorm room essential, this handy floating shelf clips directly to the bed frame. The 17" by 11.6" shelf holds up to 35 pounds, from your laptop to textbooks to snacks and chargers. There's even a deep cup holder for an emotional support water bottle.

This cozy Bedsure blanket won a GH Bedding Award this year. Our Textile analysts rave that it's easy to launder, doesn't shed and is incredibly soft. The stylish throw blanket, defined by its trendy ribbed design, is available in 25+ shades with a variety of size options.

From French press coffee to ramen noodles, an electric kettle will make it possible to cook in your dorm room — just double check you're allowed to have one. This 7-liter kettle from Hamilton Beach won a Kitchen Gear Award because it scored perfect marks in our Lab tests, and testers love that it boils water quickly.

Another Bedding Award winner, the Nodpod eye mask is like a weighted blanket for your eyes. It's ideal for getting better sleep after hours of studying — even if it's daytime. Testers found the gentle pressure encouraged sleep and alleviated anxiety. "It lulled me to sleep with a gentle weight and kept out bright light," one tester said.

Dorm rooms tend to lack storage space, but a rolling cart — complete with locking wheels — offers a compact storage solution. Use this three-tier cart to store school supplies, snacks, toiletries or even a mini coffee station. It's available in four colors: black, white, pink and green.

This plush backrest pillow, available in two sizes, makes it possible to do homework in bed. The corduroy cover can be removed and machine washed, and there's a side pocket ideal for your phone. Depending on your dorm room design, you can choose from sage green, pale pink, off white, light gray and dark gray.

You need to stay hydrated between classes, and the Owala FreeSip doesn't leak and keeps water temperature retained for up to 24 hours (proven in our tests). Our editors love that there are two ways to drink: Use spout to sip upright through the built-in straw, or tilt the water bottle back to drink from the opening.

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Stay organized around the dorm with toiletry bags that double as home decor. These hand-block printed cotton bags are available in three sizes and feature four inner pockets and a wipeable plastic liner.

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Not only does this rotating organizer look chic on your desk, but the five spacious compartments will store all of your school supplies. Available in 10-plus colors, this stylish organizer rotates 360 degrees to ensure easy access as you work.

You need a good pair of headphones when living in a dorm, from watching Netflix in bed to listening to music as you study. These affordable Bluetooth headphones have up to 24 hours of playtime and a built-in microphone per the brand, so you can take phone calls around campus.

Our Cleaning experts find that Lysol products consistently perform well in Lab tests, and our pros liked how quickly these wipes cleaned surfaces. "The thickness of the wipes is perfect — they’re durable and don’t tear easily, even for tougher cleaning tasks," said one five-star review.

Stock up on pretty pens that make note taking and studying more enjoyable. These floral pens (one my personal faves) come as a set of four with different inks: blue, black, red and metallic gold.

Forget bottled water — keep cool, fresh H2O on hand in this pitcher that's equipped with a filter. Our testers found it easy to fill and pour from, and they appreciated the slim design of this 7-cup pitcher (ideal for small dorm fridges).

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Purchase these battery-operated string lights, with 50 clips attached, to display college and family photos. There are eight lighting modes, including flash and waves, that can easily be controlled with the remote.

It's soft and has a hood — what else do you need? Take it from a reviewer who writes, "The robe is lightweight but still has that fuzzy fleece softness." Plus, the waist belt is adjustable and there are two front pockets for any items you would want to keep close at hand. It comes in several colors, too.

This pack comes with hanging strips, wire hooks and utility hooks to make decorating blank walls a breeze. Use the strips to hang photos and grab the hooks to display smaller (and lighter!) items like keys, belts or hats.

A mirror is a must-have for your room. This over-the-door pick, which comes with two adjustable hooks for hanging, is available in multiple sizes. It's even shatterproof!

If ramen noodles are your go-to, purchase this set that has everything you'll need to enjoy your favorite meal. It comes with a soup bowl, a drain bowl and a small bowl at the top. The large and small bowl are microwaveable and can be used for heating other meals like spaghetti and oatmeal. Bonus: Chopsticks are included!

Featuring a mouse pad, phone slot and dual-bolster cushion, this lap desk will make working on the bed, couch or chair a comfortable experience. What's more, the desk comes in various colors, such as marble, silver carbon, espresso, oakwood and blush pink.

Get yourself a pan that'll cook and sauté food without a stove anytime and anywhere! The pan has a non-stick coating to make fried rice, eggs, chicken, steak, noodles and more. Even better, it has over-heating protection and boil-dry protection for safety.