Are you starting to pack for University?

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

The following documents will be extremely important for your move to university, especially during your first few weeks. Make copies (paper and digital) of all of them and keep all of them together in a secure file to ensure none of them goes missing.

Passport/driving license or some form of ID

All official university documents, including your acceptance letter

All your Student Finance documents

Your course acceptance letter

Your bank details and bank card

Passport photos

Medical card

ELECTRICAL ITEMS/ENTERTAINMENT

You can’t get through university without your laptop, how else will you be able to procrastinate over unfinished essays and binge-watch Netflix with your new flatmates? Other than the obvious, we’ve included a list of electrical items, you simply shouldn’t leave home without.

Laptop/computer and charger

Headphones

Phone and charger

Hairdryer and hair styling tools

Extension leads

Ethernet cable, HDMI cable, etc

Cable adaptors

CLOTHING ITEMS

You’ll already know what clothes you want to bring, from your favourite shoes to the ultimate party dress, but we just thought we’d give a quick summary just in case, so you’re covered for any occasion.

Comfortable clothing

Everyday clothing

Everyday shoes

Formal clothing

Formal shoes

Smart-casual clothing

Nightwear

Seasonal clothing (hats, scarves, gloves, sunglasses)

Costume clothing (for themed parties!)

Dressing gown

Swimwear

Backpack

Gym Bag

Clothes hangers

Raincoat

Winter boots

Slippers

Flip-flops (an essential if you have a communal bathroom!)

BEDROOM ITEMS

In most cases your furniture will be covered, leaving you to worry about the basics. Remember to double-check the size of your bed, before buying bed linen. If you need to save on room, these items can be purchased on the day you move in.

Duvet

Bed-sheets

Pillows

Pillowcases

Duvet cover

Mattress protector

Clothes hangers

Laundry bag or basket (for dragging items to and from the laundry room)

Doorstop

Earplugs (you’ll need them, we promise)

Hot water bottle (many student homes don’t allow heaters for that cold winter days.)

Rubbish bin

Mini sewing kit

BATHROOM ITEMS

Towels (for hands, face, and body)

Toothbrush and toothbrush holder

Hand soap

Bathroom cleaning spray

Toilet cleaner

Cleaning sponges

Bathrobe

Shower shoes

TOILETRIES/MEDICAL SUPPLIES

You never want to be caught short, so it’s a good idea to include these items. If you are low on room, you can alternatively purchase these products once you arrive.

Personal prescription medicine

Allergy medicine

Paracetamol/cold & flu medicine (you’ll need it for Freshers’ Flu!)

Multivitamins

Plasters

Antiseptic cream

Antiseptic wipes

Tampons/sanitary pads

Nail scissors

Razors

Comb/brush

Cosmetics

Sun cream

Hair ties

Bobby pins

Toiletries bag

MISCELLANEOUS

These random items might slip your mind when packing up your stuff, but you never know when you might need and wish they’d gone in the bag.

A torch

Change for washing machines and bus fares

Alarm clock

Batteries

Umbrella

ESSENTIAL NON-ESSENTIALS

The following items aren’t exactly essentials, but we can almost guarantee that they’ll make you feel more at home in your new room.

Photos of family and friends

Throw blankets/cushions for decoration

Fake plants for decoration

Fairy lights for decoration

Wall mirror/full-length mirror

Bulletin board

CHECK BEFORE YOU PACK…

As we mentioned before, most residences will already include essential kitchen appliances and furniture. Many will also have certain restrictions set in place for items such as candles (open flames in student accommodation can be a fire hazard) and posters/wall art (you may be forbidden from hanging these on the walls as they can cause damage). So before you pack, be sure to check first!