Shop college dorm essentials at Staples: Space-saving desks, printers, more

• Staples' Summer Savings Event offers deals on furniture and supplies for dorm rooms.
• Recommended items include a standing desk, ergonomic chair, file cabinet, printer, and mini-fridge.
• A chair mat is also suggested for easier rolling on dorm carpets.

Back-to-school season is in full swing, with parents and students everywhere planning for the new semester. For some, your shopping list might look slightly different than usual if you're prepping for a first-time college student. It's not just about the school supplies that you need, but creating a home away from home in your dorm room or off-campus housing that is both comfortable and practical for studying.

Staples is a haven for school supplies, but it's way more than just binders and notebooks! You can shop space-saving furniture, cabinets for much-needed organization, printers for hard copies (yes, you still need hard copies sometimes) and more essentials to make college life easier.

Plus, the current Staples Summer Savings Event is helping families everywhere score some A+ back-to-school deals, including top-rated finds for college freshmen.

Shop college and dorm essentials at Staples

Here's what to shop at Staples before heading off to dorm life:

Union & Scale Essentials 48-Inch Electric Rectangular Adjustable Standing Desk

Union + Scale Essentials Electric Adjustable Standing Desk

This sturdy, adjustable desk can be used to study sitting or standing. Save 47% at Staples

Staples Cartwright Ergonomic Fabric Swivel Task Chair

Staples Cartwright Ergonomic Fabric Swivel Task Chair

This comfortable, breathable chair has lumbar support and reclines. Save 61% at Staples

• Pro-tip: Dorm rooms typically have old, battered carpet. Grab a chair mat for easy rolling.

Union & Scale Essentials 2-Drawer Mobile Vertical File Cabinet

Union + Scale Essentials 2-Drawer Mobile Vertical File Cabinet

Don't lose your assignments, keep everything organized with this filing cabinet that might even fit under your desk. Save 21% at Staples

HP Envy 6555e Wireless Color All-In-One Inkjet Printer

HP Envy 6555e Wireless Color All-In-One Inkjet Printer

You are not going to wake up early and make it to the student center to print that essay, keep a printer in your room. Save 29% at Staples

Igloo Classic Compact Single Door Refrigerator Freezer - Platinum

Igloo Classic Compact Single Door Refrigerator Freezer

A mini-fridge always makes my dorm essentials list, keep water and caffeine nearby at all times. $171.79 at Staples

• Dorm room supplies: Prices start at $9.99
• Dorm room appliances: Prices start at $99.99
• P&G back-to-school deals: Save up to 15% on Bount, Puffs, Swiffer and more
• School supplies: Prices start at just $0.25