Ellie and Annas put together an amazing packing checklist for all our incoming students this September
Annas and Ellie’s Ultimate Packing List:
Checklist:
- Important documents
- Electricals
- Kitchen utensils
- Bedroom items
- Bathroom products
- Clothing
- Stationery
Documents:
- Valid passport and/or driver's license (ID)
- University admission acceptance letter
- Accommodation contract
- Student Finance documents
- Scholarship or bursary letters
- Prescription copies
- Bank debit card
- Student discount cards (eg. TOTUM/Railcard)
- Copy of National Insurance number (if you want to get a job)
- International students may also need to bring: visa documentation, travel insurance, proof of funds, pound sterling cash, English translation book.
Kitchen:
- Small cutlery set
- Plate
- Bowl
- Mug
- Glass
- Sharp knife
- Scissors
- Tupperware
- Chopping board
- Wooden spoon
- Frying pan
- Sauce pan with lid
- Colander
- Measuring jug
- Can opener
- Peeler
- Cheese grater
- Whisk
- Baking tray
- Oven gloves
- Tea towel
- Bottle opener
- Washing up liquid
- Washing up sponge or brush
- Bin bags
- Tin foil
Bedroom:
- Duvet with cover
- Pillows with cases
- Bed sheets
- Coat hangers
- Laundry basket
Bathroom:
- Bath towel
- Hand towel
- Hand soap
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
- Toilet roll
- Hairbrush or comb
- Hair dryer
- Nail cutters
- Medical basics: plasters, paracetamol, ibuprofen.
- Personal supplies: e.g. medication, sanitary products, contraceptives, contact lens solution
Clothes:
Tip: take winter clothes for term 1 then swap to spring/ summer after the Christmas break – saves packing space.
- Everyday basics: tops, trousers, jumpers, going out outfits.
- Shoes
- Rain coat
- Pyjamas
- Gym kit
- Fancy dress options
- Uni bag/ rucksack
Stationary:
- Pens and pencils
- Ruler
- Pencil case
- Highlighters
- Notepad
- Document storage folders
- Calculator
Non-essential but useful:
- Photos of friends & family
- Fairy lights
- Dressing gown
- Slippers (useful for communal areas)
- Flip-flops (useful for wet room)
- Electrical Laptop/ iPad
- USB memory stick
- Headphones
- Box of chocoloates or biscuits (for instant friends)
- Iron and ironing board
- Weekend bag