It is that time of year again… The school supply lists asking for pens, pencils, erasers, calculators and more, are already out, and the hustle and bustle of getting your older ones ready for college is upon us.

Walmart is kicking off back-to-college shopping with savings for customers however they like to shop – in stores, online and through their mobile devices. Starting Aug. 1, the retailer is releasing deals tailored to college students looking for the top electronics, dorm décor and school essentials.

Walmart’s rollbacks and special buys are timed to the start of sales tax holidays in select states and at a time that data shows a spike in customers shopping online for Back to School. Customers can get additional savings online with 400 Cyber Monday deals available Aug. 4 for one day only.

Rollbacks, Special Buys and Bundles In-Store and Online

Great deals beginning Aug. 1 include:

• Bundles that save customers even more, like a limited-time offer Dell laptop bundle with a wireless mouse, one-year McAfee LiveSafe Antivirus and a laptop sleeve for $399
• Low prices on electronics tailored to college students:
  o   Rollbacks on a Roku 1 Streaming Device to $39 (originally $48) and an Apple iPad with Retina display
  for $349 (originally $399)
  o   Special buys including a Hisense 40” LED TV for $239, a Nextbook 8 tablet for $79, an RCA 10″ Tablet
  with keyboard  for $99 and a Canon 2920 wireless printer for $39
  o   Gift cards and bonuses with certain popular items, like a free Xbox Live one-year membership ($59.96
  value) with the purchase of an Xbox One console for $399 and a free $30 Walmart gift card with the
  purchase of a Samsung Galaxy Ace Style for $149.88
• Rollbacks on college living items including a Mainstays Metal Arm Futon for $99 (originally $124)

Blockbuster Walmart.com Deals Aug. 4
Walmart’s busiest days online for back-to-school shopping typically happen during the first two weeks of August. That’s why on Monday, Aug. 4, Walmart is bringing back its popular Back-to-School Cyber Monday savings event for students of all ages. Customers shopping Walmart.com have the opportunity for big savings on more than 400 blockbuster back-to-school deals in dorm décor, smartphones, tablets, laptops and kids’ clothing and backpacks, while supplies last. Those deals bring an average savings of 35 percent and on some items customers can even save up to 60 percent.

Other sites say that the items will be revealed on Monday.. Well, I get to reveal them to you now….

Featured Cyber Monday deals include:

Electronics and Gadgets: 

• HMDX Bluetooth Headphones for $19.99 (60% savings)*
• HP Deskjet 1512 Inkjet All-in-One Printer for $25 (50% savings)*
• 9″ Tablet 8GB memory with case and keyboard for $79 (20% savings)*
• SCEPTRE LED 32” 720P HDTV for $149 (17% savings)*
• $40 off GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition Action Camcorder (with gift card)*
• $100 off Straight Talk Pre-paid Apple iPhone 5C ($549) and iPhone 5S ($649)* 

Apparel:

• Girls‘ & Boys’ Approved Schoolwear Polos  $3.97 (18% savings)*
• Girls’ & Boys’ 7-piece Uniform Bundle for $40 (20% savings)*
• Licensed Backpacks & Tote Bags like My Little Pony and Monsters for $5 (50% savings)*

School Supplies:

• Crayola Classic Color Pack Crayons, 120 count for $5.97 cents (nearly 60% savings)*
• Elmer’s Washable School Glue, 4fl oz for 50 cents (30% savings)*
• Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator for $99.97 (26% savings)*

Dorm Essentials:

• Quirky Pivot Power PoP Jr. Flexible Surge Protector for $9.87 (35% savings)*
• 5pc bed in a bag just $39 (26% savings)*
• Magic Chef microwave for $49 (14% savings)*

* Prices available only for Monday, Aug. 4, 2014

Sales Tax Holiday Savings Online and In Store
Customers in the 16 states with sales tax holidays in late July and early August can take advantage of zero or reduced sales tax on select back-to-school items at Walmart stores. For ultimate convenience and increased access to these savings, Walmart.com is participating in state sales tax holidays where allowed by local law. More information about state sales tax holidays is available at http://www.walmart.com/cp/Tax-Free/1106992.

Savings Catcher:

Don’t forget that with all of your shopping, you can still use the brand new Savings Catcher program to catch any deals that you might miss! It’s really easy to use, and can save you a bunch of money!