I just finished my first year.

Here's a checklist.

Flashlight
Scooter/Bicycle
Vacuum
Cups
Cheap Silverware
Hiding places
Somewhere to keep your change
Playstation 2
XBox
Television
Laundry basket/hamper
Lots of small bills for vending machines
Frisbee. Even if you don't like frisbee, you need one.
Possibly a pool cue. You don't want to use the university's.
All the toiletries, toothbrush, razor, shampoo, etc.
Pain reliever, antacids
Red Bull or caffeine pills.
Lots and lots and lots of socks, trust me.
A few towels you don't mind totally destroying, this is important.
Pocket knife
Trash bags, tons
Malt-o-Meal
Microwave perhaps
Alarm clock
Lamps
Headphones
Good reading material or handheld tetris
A carpet or rug, it's waaaaaaaaay better than a hard floor
A wide range of music, you'll get sick of your own music
A fold-up chair or two
Data cables for a laptop
Sticky tack, thumb tacks, staples, tape, etc.
Poncho
Blanket for going outside
Sturdy shoes of several types
I don't know about Canada, but sandals are vital

Any more questions, just ask away, Chef.