When moving to college, it's important to coordinate with roommates to make sure you have all of the apartment essentials covered (and you don't bring repeat items). You'll want basic kitchen essentials like pots and pans,
bathroom toiletries, trash cans, shower curtain,towels, etc.

You shouldn't bring anything your roommate might already have to college, such as a microwave or trash can. If you're short on space, avoid bringing belongings that won't get much use (like books or a gaming console), and keep your wardrobe to a minimum.

It's best to start packing for college about a week before your departure or move-in date. This will give you enough time to pack without being rushed and allow you to access all of your belongings up until a couple of days before you leave.

The number of boxes you need to move to collegedepends on how much stuff you bring. Ideally, be prepared by having one or two small boxes, a few medium boxes, and three to five extra large boxes. You might also want to bring a couple of wardrobe boxes for easy clothing
transportation.