Amazon Secretly Has So Many Back-to-College Finds on Sale Right Now

One of the many life lessons you’ll learn throughout college is to always have caffeine on hand. This single-serve K-Mini coffee maker is small enough to stash in your dorm room for late-night study sessions and 8 AM exams. Add a pack of K-Cups to your Amazon cart to ensure you stay well-stocked from day one.

What’s the first thing you should unpack when moving into your new dorm room? This affordable mattress cover. It protects from dust mites, bacteria and bodily fluids so you can sleep peacefully.

These #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt cloud slides are great for communal bathrooms and quick trips to the dining hall. Zero judgment if you wear them to class sometimes, too!

If you’re going to use your leftover graduation money to splurge on one item on your back-to-college checklist, make it a pair of noise-canceling headphones like these top-rated Beats Studio Buds. They’ll help block out distractions, whether you’re studying, sleeping or just trying to enjoy the new Olivia Rodrigo album in peace.

Let’s be real: no one likes laundry day. This wearable laundry backpack makes it a tad easier to lug your stuff to the basement laundry room and back again. And its handy front pocket ensures you don’t forget your detergent and dryer sheets when you make the trek.

That vibe-setting sunset lamp you’ve been seeing all over TikTok is on sale for $16 on Amazon. With settings to match every mood, the viral color-changing lamp is sure to make your dorm room everyone’s favorite place to hang out after class.

While I’m not saying you should sneak a late-night snack out of the campus dining hall in this stackable bento-style container, I’m not saying you shouldn’t. It comes with two separate compartments and a full silverware set, so it’s great for on-the-go.

Stuck on the top bunk? TikTok has a solution for you. Meet the BedShelfie, a clip-on nightstand and charging station with a built-in cable organizer, cup holder, storage hooks and bungee cables to hold a power strip.

These space-saving velvet hangers prevent slippage to keep your clothes neat and tidy in your teeny-tiny closet. This affordable 60-pack from Amazon comes in a variety of color options to coordinate with your dorm color scheme.

Trust me, you’ll be glad to have this 24-pack of classic Sharpie permanent markers on hand in your dorm room desk drawer. They make color-coding your study notes a breeze!

Nothing ruins a night at the frat house like a dead phone battery. This mag-safe wireless charger— which features an LED display and a built-in finger ring— ensures your phone stays charged until you return home safely.

There’s no understating the importance of staying hydrated, so make your parents proud by keeping this double-insulated water bottle in your backpack at all times. It comes in all kinds of fun color options to coordinate with your current vibe.

This rechargeable mini fan features a unique flexible tripod that makes it easy to secure it on a bed frame, desktop or shelf. Plus, it’s small enough to bring on the go, too.

Now that you’re a certified adult, you’ll need to show up to presentations, interviews and other important events wrinkle-free. Keep this handheld steamer stashed in your dorm closet to keep your clothes looking freshly ironed without the hassle.

If there’s one thing I learned in college, it’s never to trust dorm bathroom lighting… or when your roommate says they’ll only be hogging the mirror for “five more minutes.” Equipped with LED lights and two levels of magnification, this foldable countertop vanity ensures you always look your best.

Communal showers are undoubtedly one of the worst parts of dorm life, but thankfully, this hanging shower caddy makes them slightly more tolerable. It’s got two spacious interior compartments with mesh pockets for your shower essentials and a waterproof, touchscreen-compatible front pocket for your phone.

With four AC outlets, two USB ports and two USB-C ports, this humble multi-plug extension cord can charge up to eight devices at once. Consider that “you unplugged my phone charger” beef with your roomie officially squashed.

The secret to having an aesthetically pleasing dorm room: hiding all of your clutter in cute desktop organizers. This marble-inspired one has compartments for your phone, pens, post-its, planner and more.

Now that mom’s not doing your laundry, you’ll need to learn how to get rid of stains all by yourself. This three-pack of Tide To Go Pens will turn you into a laundry pro in no time.

Call me a millennial, but I swear that a physical planner keeps you ten times more organized than any app. This one for college students includes to-do lists, dedicated sections for your class schedule, daily affirmations and weekly reflection pages to help you manage your time and meet your goals.