WHAT TO TAKE TO UNIVERSITY! (CHECKLIST)

Preparing to go to university can become pretty overwhelming, so in order to help you start your preparation I’ve decided to share the checklist I used to decide what to take to university. This checklist only serves as a starting point, not everything is necessary so adapt it to yourself. The type of accommodation you will be in also determines a lot of what you will be needing, and I’d strongly advise that you check what your accommodation will be providing first. I’ve also linked the google drive link of a printable version below.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By8P2CZN_oQTR1BGUFhOcFdmN28

DOCUMENTS

• Passport photos

• Passport

• Provisional Licence

• NHS number

• National Insurance number

• CV and references

• Bank account details

• Contacts list

• Local map

• Old textbooks and notes

• List of phone numbers

• Diary or Calendar

• Doctor and dentist details

• Other university documents

• Exam certificates

• Room insurance

STUDYING

• Desk lamp

• Message board with erasable marker

• Diary/planner

• Dictionary and thesaurus

• A pad of lined paper/notepad

• Ream of printing paper

• Folders

• Pens, pencils, paper, files, highlighters, sharpies

• Cellotape

• Stapler, hole punch

• Post-it notes

• White Tac – so it doesn’t mark the walls

• Stamps and envelopes

• Pencil Case

OUTDOOR

• Sports gear

• Raincoat

• Umbrella

KITCHEN

• Tin/Bottle opener

• Mugs x6

• Glasses x6

• Knives, forks and spoons x4

• Plates x6

• Bowls x4

• One-person casserole dish

• Small frying pan

• 1 small, 1 large pot

• Scissors

• Chopping knives

• Chopping board x2

• Vegetable peeler

• Cheese grater

• Wooden spoon

• Cooking Spoons e.g. spatula

• Store cupboard ingredients – coffee, tea, milk, sugar, eggs, margarine, cooking oil, salt and pepper, pasta, seasonings

• Sandwich bags

• Plastic bowl or box with lid

• Microwaveable bowl

• Cling film/ Tin foil

• Sieve

• Tea towels

• Oven gloves

• Washing-up liquid/Dishcloth/Scrubbing brush

• Tray

HEALTHCARE

• Painkillers

• Basic first aid kit – plasters, antiseptic wipes, bandages

• Paracetamol

• Cold/flu remedy

• Anti-allergy pills – e.g. Cetirizine

• A cold/hot pack

• Cotton Wool/ Buds

BATHROOM

• Bath mat

• Bath and hand towels/ flannel

• Basket for shower supplies

• Wash bag

• Toilet roll

• Toothbrush/toothpaste

• Soap

• Shower gel

• Shampoo/Conditioner

• Deodorant

• Perfume

• Hair spray/gel

• Hairbrush/Comb

• Razor

• Shaving cream

HOUSEKEEPING

• Febreeze Air Freshener

• Laundry bag

• Clothes hangers

• Dustpan and brush

• Kitchen towel

• Cleaning products (anti-bacterial, bleach)

• Washing powder/liquid

• Door wedge

BEDROOM

• Sheets

• Duvet and duvet covers

• Pillows and pillow cases Mattress cover

• Hot water bottle

• Air Bed

• Cushions

• Posters (Bible Verses)

• Photos of family and friends

• Rugs

• Fairy lights

• Blanket/throw

• Pot plants

• Makeup Storage

• Bin

• Mirror

• Clothes/Dressing Gown

ELECTRICAL

• Calculator

• Laptop

• Computer Mouse

• USB

• Printer

• Network cable

• Bedside lamp

• Mobile and charger

• Headphones

• Batteries

• Multi plug/extension lead

• Clock

• Fan

• Torch

• Iron/ Ironing Board

• Speaker

• Toaster

• Kettle

• Blender

CLOTHING

• Dressing gown

• T-shirts

• Jumpers

• Trousers

• Underwear

• Socks

• Shoes/trainers

• Sliders/ Slippers

• Ball gowns/evening wear

• Shirts/Suits

FEMALE SPECIFIC ITEMS

• Hair Ties/clips

• Make up

• Jewellery Box

• Jewellery

• Moisturiser

• Baby Oil

• Nail Varnish

• Hair removing cream

• Hair dryer/straighteners

• Tampons/sanitary towels