40 Dorm Hacks Every College Student Must Know

Dorm rooms are intimidating and exciting all at once. There’s an endless possibility for decoration and good practice for a future apartment! We all know about the struggles of dorm life so how can that process be easier?
Dorm hacks have been a huge help for college students around the world, and this list of items can only help you become a better adult. All of these products are useful in one way or another. Good luck at adulting.

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Dorm Hacks For Storage

1. DuomiW Bedside Caddy or Bedside Pocket

If you haven’t heard, bedside caddies are the best product for small spaces. If your dorm is too small for a bedside table, this caddy will help with organization. This DuomiW caddy has 8 pockets of varying sizes, so they can hold just about anything.
There is a mesh pocket for a bottle, a smaller pocket for your phone, and various sizes for books or a tablet. If you don’t need that many pockets, there is a much simpler one for essential items only. Definitely one of the better dorms hacks on this list!
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2. STERILITE Storage Bins 

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3.  iDesign Plastic Shower Caddy 

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4.  Attmu Mesh Shower Caddy 

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5.  Marbrasse Pen Organizer 

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6.  KEEPJOY Laundry Bag 

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7.  Sterilite Plastic Baskets 

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8.  Honey-Can-Do 3 Drawer Chest 

[lasso id=”28269″ link_id=”44928″ ref=”amzn-honey-can-do-3-drawer-chest-espresso”]

9.  Mantello Makeup Organizer or Three Drawer Organizer

This adorable makeup organizer is perfect for a small room, especially if you can’t have a separate vanity. This organizer won’t take up too much space and can still be set up in an appealing way.
If this is too wide for your desk, try an even smaller three-drawer organizer that will be the envy of other MUA. If you wear minimal makeup or need a spot for other small items, the latter may be better. It’s too cute not to have.
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10.  Whitmor Honeycomb Drawer Organizer 

[lasso id=”28282″ link_id=”44932″ ref=”amzn-whitmor-honeycomb-drawer-organizer”]

Dorm Room Decor Hacks

11.  Mydethun Moon Lamp (with colors) 

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12. Candle Warmers 

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13.  Command Strips 

[lasso id=”28206″ link_id=”44907″ ref=”amzn-command-small-timeless-hook-brushed-nickel-1-hook-2-strips-decorate-damage-free”]

14.  Sevenstars Tapestries 

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15.  The Open Canvas Gold Wall Decal 

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16.  Rabbitgoo Window Decal 

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17.  IPENNY Plush Cushion 

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18.  Lavender Luvies Stress Ball 

[lasso id=”28233″ link_id=”44916″ ref=”amzn-lavender-scented-stress-ball-for-anxiety-and-stress-relief-purple-3-pack”]

19.  Dunwell Dry Erase Wall Calendar 

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20.  Beautyworks Backlit Desk Mirror 

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21.  Cards Against Humanity 

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Space Saving Dorm Hacks

22. Tuffen Bed Risers with Outlet

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23. Seville Ottoman 

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24.  LapGear Lap Desk

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25.  PENGKE Desk Shelves 

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26.  Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 

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27.  SPACEKEEPER 3 Tier Cart 

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28.  DOIOWN S-Type Closet Hanger

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Money Saving Dorm Hacks

29. POWRUI USB Wall Charger Outlet 

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30. BESTEK Round Extendable Outlet 

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31. QI-EU Charging Station 

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32.  PARTU Air Purifier 

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33.  AmuseNd Cool Mist Humidifier 

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34.  BGment Blackout Curtain 

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35.  VOBAGA Mug Warmer 

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36.  FUNME Desk Fan 

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37.  Dirt Devil Vacuum Cleaner 

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38.  Brita Pitcher 

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39.  Brita Bottle 

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40.  Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit 

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I hope this list of dorm hacks was helpful. A lot of college dorms are different, but luckily there are various options for all of these products— and all of them will help ease you into your new dorm. Don’t stress; let these dorm hacks help you! Share with your friends!
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Lucely Garcia

Hi, I'm Lucely! I am pursuing my master's degree at Pace University in Book Publishing. I occasionally write short stories and poetry and have been published in my undergraduate literary magazine, Obscura at Lehman College. I am all about reading and writing and creating a more inclusive industry in publishing.