Between early morning classes and late night adventures with your new friends, sleep is a precious commodity for college students. Every minute of quality shut-eye counts, which is why making your dorm bed as cozy as possible is a worthy investment. While dorm beds are notoriously uncomfortable, you can still have an incredible night's sleep by pairing some new bedding essentials with a cushy mattress topper.

From thinner down alternatives or gel toppers to thickly cushioned memory foam, there are so many ways to transform your sad dorm bed into a luxe sleeping oasis. Add some ultra-soft Twin XL sheets, plush pillows and a snuggle-worthy duvet in the mix, and you'll have the coziest bed on campus. So whether you’re hyped to head back to school or dreading dealing with that ancient dorm room mattress , shop our picks for the best dorm room bedding essentials to expertly craft your sleeping sanctuary.

This organic Twin XL cotton sheets set is carefully designed to feel very gentle against your skin. Cool and crisp to the touch, the lightweight collection also keeps you cool in the spring semester. $36 Cool and crisp, Brooklinen's sheets feature a breathable 270 thread count weave for that timeless, hotel-style luxury in your own dorm room.

Made with 100% long-staple cotton, you’ll feel like you’re snuggling up in luxury every single night. $159 $118 A delicate floral pattern pops on this soft woven 100% cotton sheet set. This bundle includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet and.