The 28 Best Back-to-College and Dorm-Room Deals Right Now
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A newschoolyear is on the horizon. Outfitting a full dorm room or off-campus apartment can get pricey pretty quickly, so luckily (and obviously), there are plenty of back-to-school-friendly sales to ease the financial burden. Our current shopping list includes basics likebedsheetsandsocks(you’ll need more than you think now that you’re doing yourownlaundry), as well as less obvious but still essential pieces like aHydro Flask water bottleand aLululemon wristletto take to the school gym. And if you need extra inspiration, we recently updated our guide oneverything you need to outfit a college dormand our newguide to making a dorm bed more comfortable.
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Deals I personally think are the best
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Our favorite inexpensive pillows are an easy way to make your twin XL comfier.
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Useful for study sessions, walking to campus, and blocking out loud roommates.
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More-than-half-off jeans that work all school year long.
Fashion and accessories
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This classic tote has a bottom zipper pocket to stash sneakers for an after-class gym session. It’s also the perfect size for quick trips back home on the weekends or as a personal item when flying home for winter break.
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This is a slightly larger take on Lululemon’s populardual-pouch wristlets(that are a favorite among Gen Z). It fits the essentials: credit cards, keys, and lip gloss.
A basic crewneck tee and some perfectly fitting pants: Make this your college uniform so you can focus more on school, less on what to wear. Throw in some very collegiate-looking crew socks once the weather gets cold.
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Because you could always use more socks (laundry’s not free anymore!).
School supplies
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If you don’t like taking notes on your laptop, some classic Mead notebooks and my favorite mechanical pencils are on sale.
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The smudgeproof, bleedproof, smooth-writing pen from ourpicky person’s guide to pens (for lefties).
Tech
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The noise-canceling AirPods Pro are key for focused study sessions — or just blocking out your roommate.
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WriterBrenley Goertzen’sfugly-cool headphonesare also nice.
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ThisBluetooth speakeris a longtime Strategist favorite. It’s compact enough to throw in a backpack for hangs on the quad but loud enough to fill a dorm room.
Bedding
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Even if yourdorm mattress isn’t very comfortable, a good pillow can make a huge difference. Our best less-expensivepillowscome in a set of two and fit a variety of sleeping styles.
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Take good care of this set ofBest in Class sateen sheets, and they’ll last well past senior year.
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Senior home writerLauren Rosays these sheets are especially greatfor sweaty sleepers, but you don’t have to run hot to love them. They’re made of Lyocell, which is derived from cooling and breathable eucalyptus and other wood pulp, and have an incredibly soft and silky feel.
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Lola Blankets Caramel N’ Cream
Lola Blankets is taking a massive 50 percent off sitewide right now. The sale ends for the general public on August 25, but use our code (STRATEGIST50) to get an extra day of saving.
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The product name is a bit silly, but this pillow is great for both studying in bed and taking a well-deserved study break.
Home and kitchen
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You’ll need a towel (or two — it sells sets), and this is one ofour favorites.
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Stasher’s reusable storage bags are great for bringing snacks to campus. Strategist contributor Alison Freerlikes thembecause of how durable they are: “They can go in the microwave, freezer, and dishwasher; they absolutely never stain or leak; and even though I’ve washed mine in the dishwasher hundreds of times (with the high-heat drying cycle on, even), they haven’t fallen apart or degraded in any way,” she says.
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A giant Hydro Flask, so you remember to stay hydrated.
Coffee is a nonnegotiable, and Keurig’s single-serve brewers will save money and time (and space!)
Personal care
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Three tubes of this dentist-approvedwhitening toothpasteshouldlast for a semester.
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As close as you can get to actually having fun while flossing. It’s also rarely on sale, so stocking up with this set is a good idea.
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