Create an Online College Essentials List for everything you need
Starting college comes with a surprisingly long list of things to prepare.
A laptop, headphones, books, bedding, kitchen essentials, clothes, storage, study supplies and everything else you will need for student life.
Create one private Online College Essentials List, keep everything organized in one place and share it with parents, grandparents or loved ones who want to help. They can choose what they would like to buy and reserve it so someone else picks something different.
Keep everything you need for college in one place
Getting ready for college is about much more than notebooks and pens.
You may need a laptop, headphones, textbooks, bedding, kitchen equipment, storage, a desk lamp, clothes, toiletries, study supplies or things for your dorm or first student apartment.
Instead of keeping product links in messages, notes and browser tabs, add everything to one Online College Essentials List.
You can see what you still need, remove what is already sorted and update your list whenever your plans change.
Make it easy for family to help you get ready
Parents, grandparents and other loved ones often want to help when you are preparing for college.
Someone may offer to contribute towards a laptop. Grandparents might want to buy something useful for your room. A godparent or family member may simply ask what you still need before you leave.
Instead of answering everyone separately or sending different product links in multiple conversations, share the same private list.
Everyone can see what is still useful, choose something that suits their budget and reserve it so another person can pick something different.
🎓 Avoid duplicate college essentials
When several people want to help, it is easy to end up with two desk lamps, two sets of pans or the same pair of headphones.
When someone chooses an item, they can reserve it directly from your College Essentials List. Other people can then see that it has already been selected and choose something else.
You get a more useful mix of essentials while keeping the final choices a surprise.
One College Essentials List for everything you need
Your study supplies, technology, bedroom essentials and everyday items can all live in the same place.
Keep your list private while you prepare for college, or share one private link with parents, grandparents and loved ones who want to help.
Everyone always sees the latest version of your College Essentials List, even when you add new items or your plans change.
Include everyday essentials alongside larger purchases so there are useful options for every budget.
✨ Turn your college checklist into one useful online list
Use your list as a private College Wishlist, University Essentials List or personal college packing list while you prepare for student life, then share it whenever family or loved ones want to help.
✅ Add college essentials from any online store.
✅ Add your own ideas manually.
✅ Update your list whenever your plans change.
✅ Let people reserve the items they choose.
❤️ Stay organized, remember what you still need and make it easier for everyone who wants to help.
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Still have questions?
Here are answers to the questions students ask most often about Online College Essentials Lists.
What is an Online College Essentials List?
An Online College Essentials List is a private list where you can collect everything you need for college, from study supplies and technology to bedding, kitchen equipment and everyday essentials. Keep it for yourself while you prepare or share one private link with family and loved ones who want to help.
How do I create an Online College Essentials List?
Create a free account, start a new list and add everything you need for college. You can paste product links from any online store or add your own ideas manually, then share your private link whenever you are ready.
What should I put on a College Essentials List?
Add anything you will need for student life, such as a laptop, headphones, books, stationery, bedding, towels, kitchen equipment, storage, clothes, toiletries, a desk lamp, chargers or items for your dorm or student apartment.
Can I use it as a College Wishlist?
Yes. You can use your list as a private College Wishlist while collecting ideas, then share it later if parents, grandparents or loved ones want to help.
Can I use it as a college packing list?
Yes. Your list can help you keep track of the things you still need before moving to college. Add products, equipment and everyday essentials, then remove or update items as you get ready.
Can I use it as a University Essentials List?
Yes. Whether you call it a College Essentials List, University Essentials List or student wishlist, you can use itsmyList to keep everything you need in one place.
When should I create my College Essentials List?
You can start as soon as you know where you will be studying or begin thinking about what you need. Building the list gradually gives you more time to prepare before the start of term.
When should I share my College Essentials List?
Share it whenever parents, grandparents or loved ones ask what you still need for college. You can keep updating the list after sharing it.
Can I add products from Amazon and other online stores?
Yes. Paste a product link from any online store. When possible, itsmyList automatically fills in the product details. Otherwise, you can enter the title, image and price manually.
Can family members contribute towards expensive college items?
You can add larger purchases such as a laptop, tablet or other technology to your list so family members know what you need. You can also manually add an idea for a contribution towards a larger purchase.
How can we avoid buying the same college essentials twice?
When someone chooses an item, they can reserve it from the list. Other people can then see that it has already been selected and choose something different.
Do family members need an account?
No. Anyone with your private link can browse your list and reserve an item without creating an account.
Can I update my College Essentials List after sharing it?
Yes. You can add, edit or remove items at any time. Everyone using your private link will always see the latest version.
Can I create separate lists for college supplies and my dorm?
Yes. You can create multiple lists if you prefer to separate study supplies, dorm essentials, technology, clothes or other parts of student life.
Is the Online College Essentials List free?
Yes. Creating, managing and sharing your College Essentials List with itsmyList is completely free.
Ready to create your Online College Essentials List?
Start adding everything you need for college and share your list whenever family or loved ones want to help.
🆓 Create your list for free
Set up your College Essentials List in just a few clicks.
🛍️ Add items from any online store
Paste product links or add your own college essentials manually.
🔗 Share one private link
Parents, grandparents and loved ones can browse the list and reserve items without creating an account.