If you’ve been doing a lot of research on how to prepare for dorm living, you are probably expecting that the heating and air conditioning systems will be somewhat lacking. Many freshman dorm halls are older buildings that are not equipped with modern AC units, so they can get a little stuffy in the summer months. Additionally, most dorm rooms in general do not allow you to adjust your own thermostat or even open windows. While you may not be able to install your own window air conditioning unit, our dorm experts do recommend bringing along a fan or two to help cool off your hot dorm room! A larger pedestal or box fan is a great option for cooling your dorm overall, especially at night, but if you need a focused breeze that doesn’t feel like a tornado ripping through your dorm room then a small desk fan may be a better option.

Enter our 4" Oscillating USB Clip Fan. This miniature desk fan sits right on top of your dorm desk and provides a gentle breeze to keep you cool while relaxing or studying in your dorm. Or, with a sturdy clip base, this 4” mini fan can be clipped to the side of your desk or your dorm bed to provide dynamic airflow from anywhere in your dorm room. Thanks to an oscillating mode, you can even direct this fan to cool off both you and your college roommate. Better yet, this USB fan for desks won’t even take up one of the limited wall outlets in your dorm room; just plug the USB cable right into your laptop for an instant cool-down. This small battery powered fan can even be used with four AA batteries, instantly giving you a portable fan that can be used anywhere on campus. Don’t forget important dorm room items like this college desk fan on your dorm essentials checklist!