What to take to Uni!?
What to Take to Uni
No idea what to take to University or College with you? Have a look at our thorough list below to give you a rough idea of what you might need. Don't forget to ask what you will be provided with before you start packing!!
Documents
Passport photos/ Passport /driving licence
Any Uni/College documents you've been sent
NHS number
National Insurance number
TV Licence (if you take a TV)
CV and references
Discount travel cards
Bank account details
Address book and email contacts list
Local map
Old textbooks and notes relating to your chosen degree
List of phone numbers
Diary or calendar
Doctor/dentist details
Other university documents
Exam certificates
Room insurance
Kitchen
A lot of the kitchen stuff will depend if you're going self catering or not. Check first what will be provided!!
Corkscrew & Bottle opener
Mugs,Glasses
Kettle
Knives, forks and spoons
Plates/bowls
One-person casserole dish
Small frying pan
1 small, 1 large saucepan with lids
Cheese grater, Breadknife
Tin opener, Scissors
Plastic bowl or box with lid
Microwaveable bowl
Wooden spoon
Potato Masher
Chopping knife, Chopping Board
Sandwich bags - good for taking nibbles to lectures with you! Also great for things you open and need to contain. e.g. sugar / teabags etc.
Easy to follow recipe book
Cling film, Tin foil
Sieve
Tray
Tea towels
Dishcloth / Scrubbing brush
Store cupboard ingredients - coffee, tea, milk, sugar, cooking oil, salt and pepper, pasta
Don't forget - there will be shops when you get there, so don't panic if you forget anything! And you can buy stuff like washing-up liquid/washing powder when you get there.
Studying - again, check what is provided for your bedroom.
Desk lamp
Notice board - for timetables, numbers, etc.
Message board with erasable marker eg. a mini white board or one of those magnetic sand ones that you can wipe
Diary/planner - to keep track of assignments
Dictionary and thesaurus
Stuff like paper you can take with you, but again, if you're stuck for packing space, just buy it from the Uni/college shop when you get there!
A4 folders
Pens, pencils, paper, files, highlighters
Scissors, Sticky tape, Stapler, hole punch, Paper clips
Sticky labels
Post-it notes
Blue Tac (or white Tac so it doesn't mark the walls!)
Stamps and envelopes
Outdoor
Sports gear ie. Tennis Racket, running shoes
Bike - think about this one though, will you really use it? And if you will, is it insured!?
Raincoat/ Umbrella
Health
Any medication you may need
Multivitamins
Painkillers/ Paracetamol
Condoms/pill
Basic first aid kit - plasters, antiseptic wipes, bandages
Some cold/flu remedy
Bathroom
Bath/ hand towels/ flannel
Wash bag
Box of tissues
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap / Shower gel
Shampoo / Conditioner
Nail clippers
Deodorant
Perfume/ aftershave
Hair products/ Hairbrush
Razor
Shaving cream/gel
Lip balm
Feminine hygiene products
Make up
Nail Varnish
Housekeeping
Febreeze - a great idea to keep your clothes and room smelling fresh in between washes!
Laundry bag
Clothes horse for hanging your washing
Coat hangers
Door wedge - ESSENTIAL! Keep your door open when you're around and in your room in the first few weeks…an open door in freshers week is much more friendly
Electrical
Alarm clock
Calculator - for sorting out finances
Computer/ laptop - saves on queues in computer rooms and makes it easier to work in your room
Blank disks for backing up work
USB pen drive - makes it easy to carry work between your computer and the computer room etc.
Printer - not essential but very useful to have your own
Network cable - to access the internet from the socket in your room
Mini fridge - only if you have space!
Bedside lamp
Mobile and charger
CD player or just bring speakers to plug into your computer
TV - but the license fee is expensive. There will be a common room with a TV you can watch nearby. It's also a great way of meeting new people.
Camera & Charger
Portable CD/ MP3 player & Headphones
Batteries
Multi plug adaptor/extension lead
Hair dryer / straightners
Clothing
Dressing gown
Slippers
T-shirts / Jumpers
Trousers
Underwear / Socks
Shoes / Trainers / Flip flops
Swimwear
Ball gowns/eveningwear - for the Freshers' Ball.
Shirt and tie for any smart-casual events
Free Time
Board games
Pack of cards
Ball - for friendly matches/ games
Frisbee
Decorate
Posters - great way to personalise your room. There are often poster sales throughout the term.
Photos of family and friends
Wall hanging
Rug
Cushions/beanbags - for friends to sit down in your room
A throw/blanket for your bed
Pot plants
Teddy bear/stuffed toys
Bedding inc. Sheets, Duvet and duvet covers
Pillows & pillow cases
Mattress cover
Hot water bottle
Miscellaneous
Sweets or biscuits
Extra storage - cardboard or plastic boxes for things which wont fit anywhere else
Suitcase/Bag for weekends away
Hair Ties/clips
Jewellery
Torch - for power cuts and looking under desks/chairs/beds
Loose change - for washing / vending machines
Earplugs - in case you have noisy neighbours!
Small sewing kit - just in case you need to do a quick fix on a rip or tear
Important question to ask:
In each area ie. Bathroom, kitchen, my bedroom, what is provided, what is not!?
No idea what to take to University or College with you? Have a look at our thorough list below to give you a rough idea of what you might need. Don't forget to ask what you will be provided with before you start packing!!
Documents
Passport photos/ Passport /driving licence
Any Uni/College documents you've been sent
NHS number
National Insurance number
TV Licence (if you take a TV)
CV and references
Discount travel cards
Bank account details
Address book and email contacts list
Local map
Old textbooks and notes relating to your chosen degree
List of phone numbers
Diary or calendar
Doctor/dentist details
Other university documents
Exam certificates
Room insurance
Kitchen
A lot of the kitchen stuff will depend if you're going self catering or not. Check first what will be provided!!
Corkscrew & Bottle opener
Mugs,Glasses
Kettle
Knives, forks and spoons
Plates/bowls
One-person casserole dish
Small frying pan
1 small, 1 large saucepan with lids
Cheese grater, Breadknife
Tin opener, Scissors
Plastic bowl or box with lid
Microwaveable bowl
Wooden spoon
Potato Masher
Chopping knife, Chopping Board
Sandwich bags - good for taking nibbles to lectures with you! Also great for things you open and need to contain. e.g. sugar / teabags etc.
Easy to follow recipe book
Cling film, Tin foil
Sieve
Tray
Tea towels
Dishcloth / Scrubbing brush
Store cupboard ingredients - coffee, tea, milk, sugar, cooking oil, salt and pepper, pasta
Don't forget - there will be shops when you get there, so don't panic if you forget anything! And you can buy stuff like washing-up liquid/washing powder when you get there.
Studying - again, check what is provided for your bedroom.
Desk lamp
Notice board - for timetables, numbers, etc.
Message board with erasable marker eg. a mini white board or one of those magnetic sand ones that you can wipe
Diary/planner - to keep track of assignments
Dictionary and thesaurus
Stuff like paper you can take with you, but again, if you're stuck for packing space, just buy it from the Uni/college shop when you get there!
A4 folders
Pens, pencils, paper, files, highlighters
Scissors, Sticky tape, Stapler, hole punch, Paper clips
Sticky labels
Post-it notes
Blue Tac (or white Tac so it doesn't mark the walls!)
Stamps and envelopes
Outdoor
Sports gear ie. Tennis Racket, running shoes
Bike - think about this one though, will you really use it? And if you will, is it insured!?
Raincoat/ Umbrella
Health
Any medication you may need
Multivitamins
Painkillers/ Paracetamol
Condoms/pill
Basic first aid kit - plasters, antiseptic wipes, bandages
Some cold/flu remedy
Bathroom
Bath/ hand towels/ flannel
Wash bag
Box of tissues
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap / Shower gel
Shampoo / Conditioner
Nail clippers
Deodorant
Perfume/ aftershave
Hair products/ Hairbrush
Razor
Shaving cream/gel
Lip balm
Feminine hygiene products
Make up
Nail Varnish
Housekeeping
Febreeze - a great idea to keep your clothes and room smelling fresh in between washes!
Laundry bag
Clothes horse for hanging your washing
Coat hangers
Door wedge - ESSENTIAL! Keep your door open when you're around and in your room in the first few weeks…an open door in freshers week is much more friendly
Electrical
Alarm clock
Calculator - for sorting out finances
Computer/ laptop - saves on queues in computer rooms and makes it easier to work in your room
Blank disks for backing up work
USB pen drive - makes it easy to carry work between your computer and the computer room etc.
Printer - not essential but very useful to have your own
Network cable - to access the internet from the socket in your room
Mini fridge - only if you have space!
Bedside lamp
Mobile and charger
CD player or just bring speakers to plug into your computer
TV - but the license fee is expensive. There will be a common room with a TV you can watch nearby. It's also a great way of meeting new people.
Camera & Charger
Portable CD/ MP3 player & Headphones
Batteries
Multi plug adaptor/extension lead
Hair dryer / straightners
Clothing
Dressing gown
Slippers
T-shirts / Jumpers
Trousers
Underwear / Socks
Shoes / Trainers / Flip flops
Swimwear
Ball gowns/eveningwear - for the Freshers' Ball.
Shirt and tie for any smart-casual events
Free Time
Board games
Pack of cards
Ball - for friendly matches/ games
Frisbee
Decorate
Posters - great way to personalise your room. There are often poster sales throughout the term.
Photos of family and friends
Wall hanging
Rug
Cushions/beanbags - for friends to sit down in your room
A throw/blanket for your bed
Pot plants
Teddy bear/stuffed toys
Bedding inc. Sheets, Duvet and duvet covers
Pillows & pillow cases
Mattress cover
Hot water bottle
Miscellaneous
Sweets or biscuits
Extra storage - cardboard or plastic boxes for things which wont fit anywhere else
Suitcase/Bag for weekends away
Hair Ties/clips
Jewellery
Torch - for power cuts and looking under desks/chairs/beds
Loose change - for washing / vending machines
Earplugs - in case you have noisy neighbours!
Small sewing kit - just in case you need to do a quick fix on a rip or tear
Important question to ask:
In each area ie. Bathroom, kitchen, my bedroom, what is provided, what is not!?
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