If you’re helping a college student (or someone moving into their first apartment, IKEA is a must. Join IKEA Family and you’ll receive discounts (up to 20%) on many dorm room essentials, including popular shelving units. Check out some of the deals on shelving units, gaming chairs, workstations and more.
Also, College students can save 15% at IKEA this summer, through September 30, 2026. This is a one-time use discount, so plan ahead for your dorm room shopping or post-college apartment. You’ll want to purchase everything you need at one time, so you get the discount on all of it.
In order to get the discount you must be an IKEA Family member. It’s free to join IKEA Family and it provides many discounts and opportunities.
Then you need to verify your part-time or full-time student status. Once you do that you can receive the 15% off coupon. The coupon can be used online or in-store. There are some restrictions, which you can see by following the above link.
Shop for your Dorm Room
IKEA has many items that would be great in a dorm room or first apartment, including:
- College dorm room furniture
- Storage and organization
- Dorm bedding
- Dorm room lights and desk lamps
- Dorm and apartment decor
- Dorm room cooking and kitchen essentials
- Dorm desk organizers
- Dorm laundry and bathroom essentials
- Dorm underbed storage bins and containers
- Dorm electronic essentials
Here are a few items to get you started shopping!
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