My oldest is going to be starting college this fall and like you, I need to send him off with a quilt.
I'm only going to do something simple, 'cause I can't imagine that a quilt bound for a guy's dorm room is going to receive much TLC if you know what I mean.
I will use junk food fabrics for his quilt! These will definitely be included. And I think the fact that most of them are on a black background is the ultimate in practicality.