Most items will not need to be purchased until the days leading up to
your move in day and you should first check with your accommodation or
accommodation providers to find out what things will be provided and
check these off of your list.
Before
you go to university, you should also:
- University registration: Complete your university email set up and pre-registration.
- GP: Register with a GP near or around your area. It is advised to do this online through the GP website.
- Travel plans:
Arrange travel plans from the airport to university or from your house
to university. This can be as simple as knowing whether you want to take
an Uber, Taxi, bus or hiring a car.
- Accommodation: Arrange your accommodation and other household essentials, such as furniture, electricity and internet.
- Budget: Check
the cost of living for the area you will be staying to make sure you
can live comfortably without financial stress. Having an idea of how
much you are budgeted to spend will keep you on track to spending and
dorm supply purchases.
- Medication: If you are
taking daily medication, ensure that you take at least a three months
supply or set up for your prescription to be transferred to a pharmacy
nearby.
- Student bank account: Analyse the
available banking options because every banks offers different student
benefits, so we recommend researching the banks and choosing the one
that is suitable for you. It is best to choose a bank that has a branch
nearby in case you need to go into the bank.
Below is a list of items that will be needed during the duration at
university.
Important Documents |
Identity documents - Passport, Driver's License, etc. |
Visa/ESTA, if needed |
Vaccination documents |
Required documents needed to set up student bank account - Term time address, ID |
University admission acceptance letter |
Accommodation/lease agreement |
Insurance documents |
Clothes |
Shirts - T-shirts, blouses, tops, sweatshirts |
Pants - Jeans, trousers, lounge pants, tights |
Other clothes - Underwear, pyjamas, socks, jumpers, dresses/skirts, gloves, hats/beanie, rain coat, winter coat, gym clothes |
Shoes - flip flops, sneakers/trainers, smart shoes/heels |
Bedroom |
Duvet - summer and winter tog |
Duvet cover |
Pillows and pillow cases |
Bed sheets - fitted and flat sheets |
Mattress Protector |
Hangers |
Laundry Basket |
Small Sewing kit |
Storage dividers |
Kitchen |
Cutlery set |
Plates |
Bowls |
Cups |
Tupperware |
Chopping board |
Kitchen Tongs |
Ladle |
Spatula |
Frying Pan/Wok |
Sauce Pans |
Measuring Jug |
Can Opener |
Peeler |
Cheese Grater |
Baking Tray |
Oven Gloves |
Washing Sponge and liquid |
Tea Towels |
Tin foil |
Seasoning and Spices |
Kitchen Roll (and holder) |
Bathroom |
Bathtowel |
Hand Towel |
Bathroom Mat |
Dressing Gown |
Hand Soap |
Body Soap/Shower Gel |
Toothbrush and Toothpaste |
Shampoo & Conditioner |
Toilet Paper |
Hair brush and combs |
Hair products |
Manicure Set - nail cutters, tweezers, nail file |
Small First Aid Kit |
Razors / Clippers |
Sanitary Products |
Paracetamol |
Electronics |
Laptop (and monitor) |
USB Memory Stick |
Power Extension Lead |
Plug/outlet converter |
Mobile phone (overseas sim, if needed) |
Headphones |
Portable speakers |
Device chargers |
Batteries |
Stationary |
Pens and pencils |
Scissors |
Stapler and staples |
Highlighters |
Writing pad/composition book |
Student Planner |
White tack/Blu tack |
Calculator |
Course textbooks |