Computer/Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse
Headphones (Optional, but HIGHLY recommended)
Printer
Ethernet Card (to hook up to school network)
Backup Drive (zip, CD-RW, external hard drive, pen drive, etc)
Surge Protector
Cables (labeled) for all devices
Manuals (In a folder so they are all easy to find)
Original Operating System Disk (keep with the manuals)
Virus Protection Software (check with your college)
Software CD's (even if already loaded on computer)
Technology specific to your academic department (e.g. CAD software, spreadsheet software, Photoshop, digital camera, scanner)
Zip disks, CD-RWs, floppy disks, or other backup media
Printer paper
Extra ink cartridges/toner for printer
Security cable for laptop
Serial numbers and warranty information for all devices
Serial numbers for all software
Tech support phone numbers/URLs
Small notebook (to tuck away in a VERY SAFE PLACE) for: passwords for online accounts, back up list of email addresses for family, friends, and other contacts, troubleshooting reminders and misc. information
Soft cloth for cleaning monitor and CDs
Mouse pad/Wrist pad (if needed/wanted)
Flashlight (optional, but great for checking/changing cables on the back of your computer
Scanner (optional)
Speakers (optional)
Small desk lamp (to reduce monitor glare, optional)
CD Burner, MP3 player/other devices (optional)