If you’re joining us this September, you’re probably going to spend a few weeks leading up to your departure trying to decide what to take to bring with you.
Below is our comprehensive university checklist, covering all the things that any
university student could need, plus a few extras to chuck in your bag.
Take a good look at the whole checklist and tick each item off while you pack. We look forward to meeting you!
University checklist: important documents
- passport (or other ID)
- driver’s license (if you have one)
- official university correspondence, including acceptance letter
- student loan correspondence (to keep track of when your loan is due)
- details of accommodation
- bank account details and recent bank correspondence
- bank card
- national insurance card/details
- insurance documents (international students, may be required to take out health insurance)
Note: Keep all documents in a safe place within your room. If you keep all your documents together, you always know where to look.
University checklist: electricals
- laptop
- mobile phone and charger
- USB memory stick (for backing up important assignments)
Note: If your electrical products are worth more than you can afford to lose, you should consider taking out insurance before going to university. Sometimes student housing is covered by external contents insurance already, but check before you move in!
University checklist: stationery
- pens and pencils A4 lined
- notepad(s)
- folders/binder(s)
- highlighters
- post-it notes
- calendar/diary
- paper clips
- stapler
- sticky tape
- course readers and other study
- books
Note: Don’t be tempted to splash out on overly expensive stationery when
you decide what to take to university. You’ll be getting through alot of paper and pens, so stick to a budget.
