What to pack for art school
Posted by Brandi Engel on February 4, 2022
Hello, future art students! We know how daunting it can be to pack for art school. There's a lot to consider, and you want to ensure you have everything you need to succeed. Here are some tips from our current students on what to pack for art school.
Art supplies
The first and most obvious thing you'll need to pack is your art supplies. Make sure to check with your professors for a recommended list of materials. If you're unsure what to bring, start with the basics and build from there. Our students recommend
- Belt box for singing in the dorms.
- A sketchbook for art and drawing classes.
- Dancers can't live without their massage guns.
- Recording equipment will give you more flexibility when creating music.
For your room
- Extra blankets
- Mattress pad
- Electric kettle
- A fan
- Wall calendar
- Extention cords
- Power strips
Personal items
- Good winter boots. Bring them at the beginning of the year! If you wait until Thanksgiving it might have already snowed.
- A warm coat. Don't be afraid of looking silly, everyone is cold and bundled up.
- Umbrella
- Any medicines
- Hand warmers
- Coffee
- Headphones
- Coloring books to help de-stress
- Robe
- Flip flops
- A tide stain stick
- Protein bars for snacking between classes or rehearsals.
- Water bottle
- A good thermos
- Extra bags and backpacks
- Hand sanitizer
- Gym shoes
- Journal
- Planner, or something to manage your time and homework.
- Pilot G-2 07 pens