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.
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