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Residential Learning Tips

Dorm space-savings finds

Space challenged? We’re not talking Star Wars here; we are talking dorm-room

space. We did a little online shopping research for you and found a few items that

you might find helpful. We are not promoting any of these products or the

companies that sell them; we are just trying to be helpful.

Your room will have a twin bed with a brand-new memory-foam mattress topper, a

desk, desk chair, closet or armoire, and small trash can (large trash cans are NOT

permitted).

Each Residential Learning building has a “snack center” with a refrigerator,

microwave and tables and chairs. As well, each building has a washer and dryer.

The lower-level of McManus Hall features a larger laundry center with 4 washers,

4 dryers, as well as a pool table and two student lounges. All RL students can

access the McManus Laundry and Lounge Center with their ID card which will

electronically open the gate and door. Washer and dryers are FREE!

Let the force be with you! No – make that, let the space-planning be with you!

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A few finds that you might find helpful…

Packable Mesh Shower Bag Caddy $9.99

https://www.walmart.com/ip/HDE-Packable-Mesh-Shower-Bag-Caddy-Quick-

Dry-Bathroom-Carry-Tote-Toiletry-and-Bath-Organizer-for-College-Dorms-Gym-

Camping-and-Travel-Black/610841118?variantFieldId=actual_color

7 Pocket Shower Caddy - $6.99

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honey-Can-Do-7-Pocket-Shower-Caddy-Multiple-

Colors/23869050?variantFieldId=actual_color\

Mesh Shower and Bathroom Caddy - $6.99

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https://www.walmart.com/ip/InterDesign-Una-Bathroom-Shower-Caddy-Mesh-

White/50275501

Rotating Cosmetic Organizer – $23.99

https://www.amazon.com/Jerrybox-360-Degree-Adjustable-Multi-Function-

Accessories/dp/B01N9OJCPN/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1500851014&sr=8-

8&keywords=dorm+room+accessories

Closet Doubler $8.93

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Closet-Doubler/5508741

Over the door 4 basket unit - $31.28

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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Over-Door-4-Basket-Unit/10975461

Pop-up Hamper in many colors - $10.72

https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Original-Bongo-Bag-Pop-Up-

Hamper/25469293?variantFieldId=actual_color

Set of 6 Nylon Laundry Bags - $19.99

https://www.walmart.com/ip/6-Heavy-Duty-Jumbo-Sized-Laundry-Bag-Nylon-28-

x-36-College-Home-Dorm-Gym-Camp/346226375

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Hanging organizer with 8 shelves and 2 drawers - $11.70

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honey-Can-Do-8-Shelf-Organizer-with-2-Drawers-

Black-Polyester/14922842

24 pocket hanging organizer for shoes and other items - $9.90

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honey-Can-Do-24-Pocket-Over-the-Door-Shoe-

Organizer/17108693?findingMethod=wpa&tgtp=0&cmp=-1&relRank=2&pt=sp&adgrp=-

1&plmt=1145x345_B-C-OG_TI_2-20_HL-BOTTOM&wpa_qs=i-

oPW1q8FqvBWbMtasNLiMGwqazpHanHNG-

sShstbN6b8TnsTsae9CvawhZf395X&bkt=&pgid=college-dorm-

supplies&itemId=17108693&relUUID=fcd7b952-2d23-4f9e-b42a-

22c00cf709c7&adUid=64179631-a13e-4ffe-8c44-cc7fbc64d49f&adiuuid=ac862f1f-45d0-4074-

a8af-51d43f88a44e&adpgm=hl&pltfm=desktop

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4 Piece Organizer in several colors – $26.16

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honey-Can-Do-4-Piece-Room-Organization-

Set/35092262?variantFieldId=actual_color

Flex hamper - $5.92

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-2-Bushel-Flex-Hamper-

Black/46038707#about-item

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Collapsible Mesh Hamper - $13.11

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Whitmor-Collapsible-Laundry-Hamper-

White/13905967

Bedside storage - $12.19

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bedside-Caddy-TUSK-

Storage/172417350?variantFieldId=actual_color

Confessions of a Scholarship Winner book - $8.24

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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Confessions-of-a-Scholarship-Winner-The-Secrets-

That-Helped-Me-Win-500-000-in-Free-Money-for-College-How-You-Can-

Too/21535900

Command Removable Wall Hooks, Holders, Tape, Putty

https://www.walmart.com/search/?page=2&query=removable+wall+hooks&typea

head=removable

Belt, Scarf, Jewelry Hanging Organizer - $6.99

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scarf-Hanger-28-Rings-Slots-Hole-Scarves-Tie-

Holder-Belt-Closet-Clothes-Organizer-Hook-

Storage/45948930?action=product_interest&action_type=title&beacon_version=1.

0.2&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&client_guid=d4beae92-3a61-4237-841d-

58d9d84d1dcd&config_id=2&customer_id_enc&findingMethod=p13n&guid=d4b

eae92-3a61-4237-841d-

58d9d84d1dcd&item_id=45948930&parent_anchor_item_id=43116818&parent_it

em_id=43116818&placement_id=irs-2-

m2&reporter=recommendations&source=new_site&strategy=PWVAV&visitor_id

=XbN4gChsJgGYMj75zfTwpc

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40 Pocket Jewelry and Toiletries Organizer – great for

traveling as well - $14.99

https://www.target.com/p/household-essentials-ultra-jewelry-organizer/-/A-

10437431?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Storage+

Organization+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Storage+Organization&LID=70000000117

0770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9003880&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3rvEo

pKg1QIV3IqzCh0AcA2OEAQYAiABEgIuP_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

6 Shirt Hanger - $4.87

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Organize-It-All-0312-B-6-Tier-Blouse-

Tree/19868885?action=product_interest&action_type=title&beacon_version=1.0.2

&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&client_guid=4b14a8b6-d9f8-42c4-80c5-

e1ad90118336&config_id=2&customer_id_enc&findingMethod=p13n&guid=4b1

4a8b6-d9f8-42c4-80c5-

e1ad90118336&item_id=19868885&parent_anchor_item_id=33886272&parent_it

em_id=33886272&placement_id=irs-2-

m2&reporter=recommendations&source=new_site&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id

=XbN4gChsJgGYMj75zfTwpc

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4 Skirt and Pant Hanger - $9.46

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Whitmor-Manufacturing-6021-185-4-Tier-Folding-

Skirt-

Hanger/19869222?action=product_interest&action_type=title&beacon_version=1.

0.2&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&client_guid=6ea957a4-0dd9-4fcf-8f9c-

6917609be7d4&config_id=2&customer_id_enc&findingMethod=p13n&guid=6ea

957a4-0dd9-4fcf-8f9c-

6917609be7d4&item_id=19869222&parent_anchor_item_id=33886272&parent_it

em_id=33886272&placement_id=irs-2-

m2&reporter=recommendations&source=new_site&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id

=XbN4gChsJgGYMj75zfTwpc

Under-bed Storage – This is a

great idea! A twin bed is 36” X 74”; therefore, if you wish, you can purchase 4

of these which will give you lots of storage - $9.99

https://www.target.com/p/plastic-storage-bin-clear-blue-41qt-room-essentials-

153/-/A-15280819#lnk=sametab

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Another option, similar to above, just a

little bigger and with snap on handle-lids - $14.84 – you can fit 4 of these under

a twin bed

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hefty-63-Qt-Hi-Rise-Clear-Latch-Box-Teal-Sachet-

Lid-and-

Handles/49660494?action=product_interest&action_type=title&beacon_version=1

.0.2&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&client_guid=d02c6659-dd27-4b2f-85d5-

8ab4db9e505d&config_id=2&customer_id_enc&findingMethod=p13n&guid=d02

c6659-dd27-4b2f-85d5-

8ab4db9e505d&item_id=49660494&parent_anchor_item_id=49660487&parent_it

em_id=49660487&placement_id=irs-2-

m2&reporter=recommendations&source=new_site&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id

=XbN4gChsJgGYMj75zfTwpc#about-item

Under-bed Storage – there are several configurations

– your twin bed is 36” X 74”. - $12.99

https://www.amazon.com/Sorbus-Foldable-Dividers-Organizers-

Organizer/dp/B01HQKTM0U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1500851014&sr=8-

4&keywords=dorm+room+accessories

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Make-up Carrying Case $29.95

https://www.hsn.com/products/joy-xl-deluxe-better-beauty-

case/8202437?variant=8202438

Desk Organizer - $10.87

https://www.amazon.com/DecoBros-Supplies-Organizer-Caddy-

Silver/dp/B0159CEADQ/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1500851014&sr=8-17-

spons&keywords=dorm+room+accessories&psc=1

Small Fire-Proof Safe - $26.32

https://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-Waterproof-Resistant-Chest-

H0100CG/dp/B00GE586CY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1500852603&sr=8-

4&keywords=small+safes+for+home

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.5 cubic foot, 16 pound safe - $51.74

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Security-Safe-0-5-Cubic-

Feet/dp/B00UG9HB1Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500860154&sr=8-

2&keywords=small+safes+for+home

A few websites to find some dorm supplies…

IKEA: Back to College - http://m.ikea.com/us/en/pages/back-to-college/students/

Bed, Bath and Beyond: Campus Ready -

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/page/College

Amazon: Dorm - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-

alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dorm+

Walmart: Back to College Checklists - https://www.walmart.com/ideas/going-

back-to-college/your-back-to-college-checklist/44620

Target: On to College - https://weeklyad.target.com/promotions?code=Target-

00000719&page=1&lnk=OntoCollege

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