I'm with Perna. Also, an alarm clock if you don't use the one in your phone. I got under the bed storage chests because there was not enough space for things in the closet for clothes or supplies. To make it more personal as well, took pictures/posters, but many dorms don't allow you to put holes in the walls; take poster putty or those self sticking Command wall hooks to hang pictures. The extra lamp was critical for me for nights to read when roommate was sleeping, in bed or someplace else in the room, such as booklight. Find out if your dorm is air conditioned, as a fan could come in handy if not. It can be helpful to verify what they do provide to go from there.