Packing made easy

Deciding what to bring (and what not to bring) when packing for uni can be a daunting task. So we've put together a handy checklist for you to tick off that covers all the essentials.

Bedroom Checklist

• Bed linens
• Duvet
  
• Pillows
  
• Mattress protector
  
• Laundry basket
  
• Clothes and hangers
  
• Clothes rack
  
• Books and stationery
  
• Laptop
  
• Photos/decorative items
  
• Important documents (passport etc.)
  
• Plug extension
  

Bathroom Checklist

• Personal toiletries (don’t forget your toothbrush!)
• Toilet roll
  
• Towels
  
• Bath mat
  
• Bathroom cleaning supplies
  

Kitchen Checklist

• Plates
• Cups
  
• Glasses
  
• Pans
  
• Cutlery
  
• Baking trays
  
• Kitchen cleaning supplies
  
• Chopping boards
  
• Tea towels
  
• Binbags
  
• Tupperware
  
• Cheese grater
  

Non-essential (but nice to have)

• T.V for your room
• Rugs
  
• Decorative cushions
  
• Plants
  
• Fan
  

If you do forget any of the essentials, then don’t worry too much. Most things can be picked up once you arrive. But a bit of forward planning makes the move-in process much smoother, which means you can focus on meeting new friends and getting settled in. And for more in-depth information, check out our 'What to bring' guide.