The Best Dorm Room Essentials at Target for College Move-In Day — Starting at Just $3

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Target Has the Best Dorm Room Essentials for Chic Campus Living
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Here's our favorite picks from Target's massive collection of affordable college dorm room bedding, decor and more.

Whether it is your first time living in the dorms or your fourth year staying on campus, creating a comfortable dorm room that matches your style can make all the difference this fall. Coming back after a long day of classes to relax on a cozy bed, or opening a mini fridge full of your go-to caffeine for a late-night study session, are little luxuries that are often overlooked.

Finding all the right pieces for your dorm room can sometimes feel like summer homework, but Target is making finding college essentials easier. The retailer's College Dorm Room Essentials section provides deals on college must-haves, dorm room inspiration, plus a round-up of all the items you'll need for the upcoming school year.

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From small appliances to bedding and wall decorations, every dorm room needs the essentials to feel like home and Target is here to help you out. Twin XL sheet sets, savvy storage and even desk organizers make college life simpler, and Target has several options to match a variety of tastes and styles. The retailer even has a special section for college deals for those on a budget. We are especially loving the Room Essentials brands with twin bedding under $10 and shower caddies for just $3 — because college is expensive enough without the dorm-room extras.

Shopping for a college dorm room can be challenging for students and parents alike. Ahead, cross items off your back-to-school checklist with these dorm-room essentials available on Target right now.

The Best College Dorm Room Essentials at Target

Room Essentials Microfiber Sheet Set

Room Essentials Microfiber Sheet Set
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Room Essentials Microfiber Sheet Set

Offered in Twin XL sizes (the usual size of dorm room beds), these microfiber sheets are brushed for softness and come in 13 colors and patterns.

Threshold 17" x 20" Memo Board with Shelf Brown

Threshold 17" x 20" Memo Board with Shelf Brown
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Threshold 17" x 20" Memo Board with Shelf Brown

Wall decor lets you show off your personality, and this option works double duty as art and a functional space for your important notes and papers.

$30 $21

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Room Essentials Mushroom-Shaped Decorative Pillow

Room Essentials Mushroom-Shaped Decorative Pillow
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Room Essentials Mushroom-Shaped Decorative Pillow

A whimsical mushroom-shaped pillow will add charm and comfort to your space.

Room Essentials Bath Body Wrap Floral Gray

Room Essentials Bath Body Wrap Floral Gray
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Room Essentials Bath Body Wrap Floral Gray

If you have to walk from the shower back to your dorm room, you'll appreciate this bath towel body wrap.

Room Essentials Down Alt Blanket

Room Essentials Down Alt Blanket
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Room Essentials Down Alt Blanket

On chilly nights, you'll appreciate this blanket filled with recycled polyester. It also comes in a blue block pattern.

Room Essentials Shower Caddy

Room Essentials Shower Caddy
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Room Essentials Shower Caddy

A bathroom caddy is a must-have for a shared showering situation to ensure you always have your go-to toiletries on hand.

Room Essentials Corduroy Structured Dorm Bean Bag Chair

Room Essentials Corduroy Structured Dorm Bean Bag Chair
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Room Essentials Corduroy Structured Dorm Bean Bag Chair

This structured bean bag, perfect for the college dorm room, also comes in pink.

$55 $47

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Room Essentials 6-Cube Organizer Shelf

Room Essentials 6-Cube Organizer Shelf
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Room Essentials 6-Cube Organizer Shelf

Store your books, framed pictures and whatever else your heart desires on this organizing shelf. Room Essentials also makes bins that perfectly fit inside each square to neatly hide clutter for just $5.

Brightroom Pop-Up Mesh Hamper

Brightroom Pop-Up Mesh Hamper
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Brightroom Pop-Up Mesh Hamper

Don't be a bad roommate. Keep your room tidy with the help of this collapsible laundry hamper.

Galanz Retro Compact Refrigerator With Freezer

Galanz Retro Compact Refrigerator With Freezer
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Galanz Retro Compact Refrigerator With Freezer

Right now you can save $80 on this adorable retro mini fridge.

$300 $210

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Brightroom Underbed Fabric Bin with Lid Light Gray

Brightroom Underbed Fabric Bin with Lid Light Gray
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Brightroom Underbed Fabric Bin with Lid Light Gray

Utilize the storage space under your twin bed with this fabric bin.

$14 $11

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Room Essentials 15-Pocket Over-the-Door Hanging Shoe Organizer

Room Essentials 15-Pocket Over-the-Door Hanging Shoe Organizer
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Room Essentials 15-Pocket Over-the-Door Hanging Shoe Organizer

College dorm room closets can be tiny, but you can optimize your space with this over the door shoe hanger. 

$10 $8

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Find everything you need to head back to class for the 2024-2025 school year in our Fall 2024 Back-to-School Shopping Guide.

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