Care-package rhythm
After you mark something “Have it,” the list suggests a gentle cadence for the next care package. Download a calendar reminder if you want one.
College care packages
The care package your student picks, sent when it matters.
Your student adds what they need from their phone. Family buys it and ships it with a Pack to Dorm prepaid label. One shared calendar keeps finals, birthdays and send dates in view.
Student picks · Family buys · Ships with a prepaid label · Free to start
30-Second Walkthrough
How it works
No duplicate purchases. No group-chat guesswork.
1
They list it
The student writes down what they actually need for the dorm.
2
You buy it
Tap Buy on Amazon, Target, or Walmart. That store opens so you can add it to your cart.
3
You get it there
Ship it with a Pack to Dorm prepaid label, or bring it on a visit. Tap “I have it” (or Skipped) so the list stays current.
Why not just a store wishlist?
A store wishlist ends at checkout. This list keeps going: what has been sent, what was skipped, which box it is packed in, and when to send the next care package.
Multi-Retailer Cart
Add any item and tap direct buy links on Amazon, Target, or Walmart. Never be trapped in one retailer's ecosystem.
Roommate Splitting
Coordinate who brings the fridge, microwave, or rug before moving day so nobody shows up with duplicates.
Moving Day Placards
Assign items to numbered boxes, tag "Open First" essentials, and print 8.5" × 11" placards for move-in day.
College move-in, without the chaos.
The same list handles move-in day: roommates, box placards and what is already bought.
Roommate Agreement
Never arrive with two mini-fridges
Dorm rooms are notoriously small. The biggest moving-day mistake is arriving with duplicate bulky appliances. Pack to Dorm lets you tag items as shared, assign who brings what, or note a 50/50 split so both sides stay in sync from their phones.
✓ Mini-Fridge: Roommate bringing✓ Microwave: 50/50 Split✓ Floor Rug: You bring
Live Roommate Status
Compact Mini-Fridge
Jake bringing
Microwave (700W)
Target · $59.99
Tower Fan (Oscillating)
Amazon · Have it
Box Placard (8.5" × 11")OPEN FIRST
BOX 2
South Academy Hall · Room 314
Student: Sam Rivera
Contents:
• Twin XL Sheets & Mattress Pad
• Power Strip & 10ft Charger
• Disinfecting Wipes & Shower Slides
Moving Day Solved
Print box placards so nothing gets lost
Move-in day campuses are packed with student mover volunteers unloading cars into giant rolling bins. When boxes are marked with scribbled marker, items get delivered to wrong floors. Pack to Dorm lets you print numbered 8.5" × 11" placards with residence hall and room numbers so volunteers know exactly where each box belongs.
✓ Numbered box inventory✓ Open-First priority tagging✓ Car loading master sheet
Co-parenting & blended families welcome
Whether coordinating from one home or two, parents and students share one live view. With optional Private Contributor Notes, parents can leave private messages, links, and sizing reminders directly for the student without cluttering each other's view.
✓ Independent parent logins✓ Color-coded note streams✓ Discreet gift claims for extended family
College Housing Basics
Know your dorm before you buy
Look up housing basics for hundreds of U.S. colleges, like on-campus housing size, from federal college data with the source linked. Hall-by-hall details such as air conditioning, elevators, and bed size are added school by school, starting with the University of Delaware. Always check your school's residence life rules before you buy.
Ready to send the first care package?
Start a free family list. Your student adds what they need, you buy it, and it ships with a prepaid label.