Amazon Prime Day: 5 of the Best Back to School College Finds

Last Updated on May 26, 2023

Did you know Amazon Prime Day 2018 is on July 16th at 3pm EST and goes through July 17th this year? Whether you are a college student, an HBCU college alumnus or getting ready to enter high school – we KNOW that you have shopped on Amazon.com. The worldwide-shopping giant is hosting it's epic Amazon Prime Day for Prime members only. For the college student, faculty member or high school student in your life, back to school season has officially begun and we want to save you time and money on July 16, 2018 with these top 5 finds. From back to school backpacks to computers and dorm room bedding. Take a look at our list and let us know what items you will be getting this Prime Day!

Amazon Prime Day: Back to School Savings For You

How to Sign Up for Prime Membership for Free

If you aren't a Prime member you can sign up here for a 30 day free Amazon Prime Membership trial.  Getting ready for college can be expensive! From electronics like computers, laptops, and tablets to back to school supplies like notebooks and journals. Amazon is the perfect place to stock up before the season gets away from you.

Here at HBCU Lifestyle, we like to get your dorm room ready with bedding, dorm room organizers and ways to keep your room clean too! You can look back at our past post here, Dorm Checklist: What to Bring to College

HBCU Lifestyle's Picks – Top 5 College Supplies for Back to School:

5. Back to School Backpacks

All students need a place to stash their stuff! college backpacks come in a variety of sizes, colors, and have features to hold your electronics, cell phone and more. This laptop backpack is waterproof and comes with a USB charging port. Shop for more backpacks here.

4. Best Dorm Bedding

Your dorm room will be your sanctuary, your living room, and your bedroom while you stay at college. Dorm bedding in multiple colors and styles are easy to purchase and coordinate because they come all in a bag. The matching sheets sets come with a pillowcase too. Shop for more dorm room bedding here.

Don't forget your dorm bed risers! A simple way to add vertical height below your bed for more storage in your cramped dorm room.

3. Computer Back to School Deals

Whether you need a computer laptop, a desktop computer, or a tablet, back to school season is the perfect time to buy one. Amazon Prime Day features a wide variety of computers for all ages to fit your budget. Shop for student computer deals here, laptops for college here, and tablets for school here. This 14.1″ Full HD Windows Laptop PC is under $200, perfect for the college budget, right?

2. Dorm Room Organizers

Dorm rooms are small and cramped and if you can't get organized your living space will be uncomfortable all school-year long. Dorm room organization is a must for your school supplies, toiletries, shoes, clothes and more. Wire grid organizers like the one shown here are a good fit for any small space. Take a look at the cool dorm room organizers here.

1. Back to School Electronics Deals

Whether you need new headphones for your cell phone, or you want new speakers for your dorm room, Amazon is the perfect place to save on electronics. Take a look at their selection of audio equipment, cell phone accessories, televisions, video and more.

This school year, go back to school with all of the gear you need and save a little money at the same time on Amazon Prime Day. Don't forget, college students can sign up for Prime with these special savings here. Just click the banner.

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