Bedroom

Item	Packed
Bed linen – 2 sheets, 2 pillowcases, 2 duvet covers,  a duvet,  a pillow, a blanket or throw
Alarm clock
A lamp to go beside the bed
A mirror
Small bin
Mattress topper

Wardrobe & clothes

Item 	Packed
Coat hangers
Clothes airer
Non-bio pouches for towels and bedding
Colour gel pouches for clothes
An iron / steam brush and table top ironing board
Laundry bag
Normal, casual clothing – jeans, t-shirts (long and short sleeve), cardigans and lightweight jackets
Berghaus / fleece / hoodies
A couple of coats
Trousers – waterproof trousers, over-trousers
Underwear and socks
Vests (summer and thermal vests)
Winter coat (warm and waterproof)
Woolly hat, scarf and gloves
Dressing gown, pyjamas and slippers
Comfortable waterproof shoes and trainers
Flip-flops/crocs
Walking boots
One set of ‘going out’ clothes and shoes for clubs/pubs/parties
Clothing suitable for interviews for part-time jobs

Bags and accessories

Item	Packed
Everyday student bag
Handbag
Rucksack
Purse
Small umbrella
Watch
Key ring for room key

Essential kitchen equipment

Item 	Packed
Cutlery – 4 knives, 4 forks, 4 spoons, 4 teaspoons
Crockery – 4 glasses, 2 mugs, 2 large plates , 2 side plates, 2 dinner/cereal bowls
Tin opener and bottle opener
Breadknife and sharp knife
Kitchen utensils – vegetable peeler, wooden spoons, masher, kitchen scissors, ladle
Sieve (or colander which doubles as a sieve)
Large pan for cooking pasta and soup
Medium saucepan with lid for sauces
Pyrex dish for storing leftovers and heating up food in the microwave
Colander
Chopping board
Measuring jug and measuring spoons
Food weighing scales
Timer
Trivet
Clips

Kitchen storage

Item	Packed
Tupperware
Salt pig and salt spoon
Garlic pot
Sandwich bags and freezer bags
Biscuit tin
Salt and pepper shakers
Insulated butter dish

Other related items

Item 	Packed
Apron
Oven gloves
Tea towels
Recipes
Onion goggles
Washing-up liquid and sponges
Tin foil
Cling film
Bin bags


Less essential kitchen equipment

Item 	Packed
Mixing bowl
Small frying pan
Grater
Stick blender
Kitchen roll holder
Oven tray

Bathroom

Item	Packed
Towels (bath towels, hand towels and a floor towel)
Toiletries – toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, flannel, comb, shampoo, conditioner
Soap
Hair mousse and serum
Hairdryer
Retainers and a box of Retainer Brite
Sanitary towels (day and night towels)
Deodorant / perfume
Hair clips and hair bobbles
Lip balm / Vaseline
Toilet rolls and wipes
Moisturiser for face and body
A small bin with lid
Toothbrush holder
Razors
Sun cream

Electrical (general)
Item	Packed
Mobile phone and charger
Laptop and charger
Printer, printer cable and ink
Memory sticks (can be bought on campus)
Desk lamp
Extension lead
Headphones  and earphones
Walkman and cable
Camera and cable
Handheld hoover



Medical supplies/medicines

Item 	Packed
Prescription medication, if any (plus copy of prescription)
Paracetamol / Ibuprofen
Cocodamol
Cold / flu medicine and throat lozenges
Eye bath
Nail clippers and nail files
Hayfever / allergy tablets
Inhalers
Sudocrem
Forehead thermometer
Prescription glasses and back-up glasses, copy of prescription
Olbas oil, Vicks and Sudafed blocked nose spray
Tweezers
Plasters

Other items

Item	Packed
Ear plugs
Storage boxes and under shelf baskets
Hot water bottle
Tissues – pocket tissues and boxes
Torch
Spare batteries
Hooks (ones that go over the door)
Rug for the floor (maybe)
Photos

Desk

Item	Packed
A desk organiser
Plastic wallets
A diary / calendar
Notebooks and notepads
A pack of plain and lined paper
Hole punch and stapler


Stationery and study (most of these items can be bought when at university)

Item	Packed
Pencil case
Push-pins, paper clips and staples
Jotter or reporter pad
Pens, pencils, coloured pencils and highlighter pens
Drawing pens (0.35mm or less, various colours)
Ruler, rubber and sharpener
Scissors
A4 ring binders and lever arch folders (can be bought on campus)
Scientific calculator
Sellotape
Post-it notes
Hole reinforcers

Basic food items

Item 	Packed
Salt, pepper and sugar
A couple of cans of soup – oxtail, chicken etc
Pasta
Spices – paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, dried basil
Tinned tomatoes

Documents

Item 	Packed
Passport and passport photos
National Insurance Number
NHS medical card
Insurance documents
Any documents regarding accommodation
Any documents regarding student finance
Bank or building society details
Travel discount cards, 16-25 Railcard etc
CV and references
Relevant exam certificates or results slips
Details of your vaccination history
Confirmation letters of scholarship/bursary if appropriate
Cheque book
Bank debit card
Paying-in book
Driving license (useful ID)