Preparing for College During Covid-19

1. Reading lamp

A desk light provides a discreet and respectful light if you share a room or live by yourself. HomElectrical offers desk lamps, task lighting and work lamps for your needs.

2. Power strip

All dorms come equipped with power outlets, but the accessibility and number of them vary. Because Covid-19 may cause many students to stay inside their rooms, a power strip gives all your devices and chargers a convenient home.

3. First aid kit

Be better safe than sorry in the case of a very unfortunate paper cut! With university healthcare facilities likely preparing for Coronavirus-related issues, owning a comprehensive kit helps prevent smaller injuries from becoming bigger ones.

4. Cleaning and disinfecting supplies

Covid-19 prevention includes these necessary items. Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces, like doorknobs and cellphones, to remove and kill most germs and bacteria.

• Disinfecting wipes or spray
• Sweeper-mop
• Paper Towels
• All-purpose cleaner
• Vacuum
• Air freshener
• Paper towels
• Tissues
• No-touch trash can


5. Covid-specific supplies

If your university keeps you on the move, these items ensure you stay up to date with safety regulations and keep you and your peers safe.

Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol

Face covering/mask with at least two layers of tightly woven fabric

Note: It's important to properly clean your cloth face mask

6. Personal responsibility

Even though you can’t pack these in a suitcase, these actions protect yourself and others around you

Hand hygiene

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

If hand washing is not possible, use hand sanitizer.

Respiratory etiquette

Cough and sneeze into a tissue or inside your elbow then wash your hands after.

In their study, it found that frequent testing of students every 1-7 days, in addition to strict adherence to Covid-19 prevention practices, like handwashing and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, would prevent outbreaks on campus. Schools would need to test all students, symptomatic or not, and offer rapid testing results.

If your college or university plans to reopen this fall, look for your campus’ preparation guidelines and regulations. The CDC back to school guidelines offer universities ways to encourage covid-19 prevention practices throughout campus. These guidelines change based on the location, demographics, size and academic structure of the college.

Because Covid-19 mostly spreads by respiratory droplets, controlling our personal and environmental responsibilities can reduce transmission. Handwashing, staying home when sick, wearing masks, cleaning, and disinfecting help protect yourself and others.