{"id":53759,"date":"2021-05-24T13:19:55","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T20:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsiderblog.uhaul.net\/?p=53759"},"modified":"2021-05-24T13:19:56","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T20:19:56","slug":"your-ultimate-college-checklist-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/your-ultimate-college-checklist-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate College Checklist Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Starting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Blog\/2021\/03\/23\/preparing-for-the-spring-semester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a new semester at college<\/a> doesn\u2019t need to be stressful. Each semester, many students are able to move into the dorms and get settled in &#8211; because a college checklist was followed to make their move a little easier. Like them, you can create a checklist that will help you pack for college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collegeboxes\u2019 College Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Blog\/2021\/05\/20\/preparing-for-freshman-year-of-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Preparing for Freshman Year of College<\/a> covers all the necessary to-do\u2019s that start in high school. Many students will have their parents helping them along the way to do things like take entrance exams and apply for each college you wish to get into. If you\u2019ve already been accepted into a college, or a returning to college, the next step is figuring out where to live. This guide will walk you through all the different things to consider so you feel comfortable with any decisions made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9.png 940w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-640x537.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption>Parents love you. Let them help with your college checklist as you pack for college. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Blog\/2020\/07\/07\/preparing-for-college-move-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Preparing for College Move-In<\/a> covers all the different items you\u2019ll want to pack for college. From bedding to storage to decoration, this college checklist can be adjusted to fit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Arguably the most important college checklist is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Blog\/2021\/03\/23\/smart-essential-packing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Smart \u201cEssential\u201d Packing<\/a>. This will cover not only what to pack for college, but also how to pack it. The list is broken into 5 sections; each section outlines the type of items that would go in each box, in order to clearly show how students can pack. We use 5 boxes in this checklist since that is how many boxes are included in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegeboxes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Collegeboxes Starter Pack<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Checklists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finished moving into the dorms, there are plenty of college checklists you can still follow. Try these out when you get a chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Blog\/2020\/10\/26\/8-study-tips-for-college-students-during-the-coronavirus-crises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Study Tips for College Students<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Blog\/2019\/09\/26\/10-inexpensive-college-meals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Inexpensive College Meals<\/a> <\/li><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Blog\/2020\/02\/13\/10-college-date-ideas-that-are-fun-and-affordable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">College Date Ideas<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-pic-jess-bailey-94Ld_MtIUf0-unsplash-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"college checklist planning calendar\" class=\"wp-image-53771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-pic-jess-bailey-94Ld_MtIUf0-unsplash-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-pic-jess-bailey-94Ld_MtIUf0-unsplash-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-pic-jess-bailey-94Ld_MtIUf0-unsplash-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-pic-jess-bailey-94Ld_MtIUf0-unsplash-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-pic-jess-bailey-94Ld_MtIUf0-unsplash-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-pic-jess-bailey-94Ld_MtIUf0-unsplash-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-pic-jess-bailey-94Ld_MtIUf0-unsplash-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-pic-jess-bailey-94Ld_MtIUf0-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Plan your week using a college checklist, to help your accomplish everything that needs to get done. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Collegeboxes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegeboxes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Collegeboxes<\/a> is a company owned by U-Haul International, Inc for student storage, shipping, and moving. They combine U-Haul\u2019s network of storage facilities, Moving Helpers, and truck rental locations to provide high quality and economical storage, shipping, and moving services to students nationwide. With years of experience under their belt, they are experts in college moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Collegeboxes | How to Choose Your Service\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qGx0xJhmD0A?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting a new semester at college doesn\u2019t need to be stressful. 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