We interrupt your regularly scheduled summer programming with a thorough guide to the world of COLLEGE SCHOOL SUPPLIES SHOPPING!

Do not fret, the days of golden sunsets and gingham picnic spreads have not drawn to a close… yet. We’re just of the mind that it’s better to start preparing early for back to school.

The Ultimate (Free!) College Packing List

Wondering what to bring to college? Check out our complete guide to everything — and we mean EVERYTHING — you need to bring to college.

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We’ve already shared a list of clothes for college to get you organized on the wardrobe front, and we’ve even shared a list of dorm essentials to make life easier, as well as the college essentials you didn’t know you needed. But today, we’re getting serious and sharing a full packing list.

Below, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the college school supplies you really need, with our school supplies checklist and links to cute products online.

So kick back, enjoy the ride, and pop those sunnies back on!

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For fans of all things pretty and luxe, these pastel sticky notes are a must-have.

How nice would this purple, white, and blue sticky note block look on your desk?

6. Planner 

A trusty planner will take you far; everyone wants to stay on top of things. We’ve already shared why The Happy Planner is our favorite planner of all time, so see that post for details, but here’s a cute version of our fave, plus a more affordable pick below:

This minimal Happy Planner is so incredibly cute and comes in “Classic” size, which is our favorite for college. You can also outfit it with sticker packs, like this stylish minimalist black and white pack, featuring inspirational quotes and to-do stickers.

For a more affordable option, this cute marble printed daily planner is only $11 and comes with everything you need to plan your semester to perfection. As a bonus, this daily planner comes with five star reviews.