What to take to uni – My Checklist

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Things to take

Notes

Got

Packed

Important documents:

Passport

Driver’s license

University admission acceptance letter

Course acceptance letter

Accommodation info & contract

Student loan documents

Scholarship or bursary letters

Insurance documents

Passport photos

Vaccination history

Prescription copies

Bank debit card

Student discount cards

 

 

Electricals:

Laptop and case

Printer & ink

USB memory stick

Ethernet cable

Power extension lead

Mobile phone

Headphones

Portable speakers

Games console

USB TV Stick

Device chargers

 Batteries

Kitchen:

Student recipe book

Small cutlery set

General purpose sharp knife

Scissors

Plate

 Mug

Glass

Tupperware

Multitool

Bottle opener

Chopping board

Kitchen tongs

Ladle

Spatula

Wok and/or frying pan

Sauce pan with lid

Colander

Measuring jug

Can opener

Peeler

Cheese grater

Whisk

Baking tray

Oven gloves

Tea towel

AeroPress

Washing up liquid

Washing up sponge or brush

Bin bags

Tin foil

Cling-film

Cupboard essentials

Bedroom:

Duvet with cover

Pillows with cases

Bed sheets

Mattress protector

Coat hangers

Laundry basket

Small mirror

Wall clock

Clothes horse

Desk fan

Small safe

Ear plugs

Photos of friends & family

Vacuum storage bags

 

 

Bathroom:

Bath towel

Hand towel

Dressing gown

Hand soap

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Shampoo

Shower gel

Flip-flops

Toilet roll

Hair brush or comb

Hair straighteners

Hair dryer

Make-up and remover

Nail cutters

Tweezers

Plasters or first-aid kit

Razors and shaving cream

Sanitary products

Contraceptives

STI testing kit

Paracetamol

Medication

Personal supplies

Clothes:

T-shirts

Shirts

Tops

Dresses/skirts

Jumpers

Sweatshirts

Jeans

Smart trousers

Tights

Rain coat

Winter coat

Underwear

Pyjamas

Socks

Gloves

Hats

Trainers

Slippers

Smart shoes or heels

Tie

Watch

Handbag

Gym kit

Swimming kit

Fancy dress outfit

Stationery:

Pens and pencils

Ruler

Pencil case

Scissors

Stapler & staples

Highlighters

A4 or A5 writing pad

Student planner

Document storage folders

Ring-binders

Printer paper

White tack

Post-it notes

Calculator

Course textbooks

Miscellaneous:

Rucksack

Weekend bag

Umbrella

Padlock

Cash

Drinking water bottle

ThermoFlask

Lighter

Hot water bottle

Bicycle

Iron and ironing board

Musical instruments

Religious text

Pack of cards

Beer or spirits

Tea, coffee and milk

Box of chocolates or biscuits

Keys for home


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