University checklist: Important documents
- Passport (or other ID)
- Driver’s license (if you have one)
- All official university correspondence, including acceptance letter.
- All student loan correspondence (to keep track of when your loan is due, and so you can follow up if necessary)
- Details of accommodation and contract.
What should I bring to university residence?
Must haves:
- Bed linens (suitable for a double-width, queen-length bed)
- Blankets, comforter, pillows.
- Towels: bath, face, dish, etc.
- Laundry soap and fabric softener/dryer sheets.
- Laundry basket (one on wheels is very convenient, so you don’t end up going to the laundry room looking like me!)
- Toilet paper, garbage bags.
What do I need for first day of university?
Pack your first-day uni essentials
- Student ID (otherwise, collect this from the relevant office as soon as possible)
- Diary/notebooks.
- Campus map (either a printed version or digital)
- Textbooks for your subjects that day.
- Stationery including pens, pencils, highlighters and folders.
- A laptops/tablet.
What do I need to take to university NZ checklist?
You need to bring
- Pillow and pillowcase.
- Towels, bathmat.
- Laundry powder.
- White tack for posters and pins for pin-board.
- Age ID and Community Services Card.
- Personal health and hygiene requirements.
- Coat-hangers.
- Personal first aid kits.
What do I need to bring to res?
Bedroom Items
- Duvet.
- Bed-sheets.
- Pillows.
- Pillowcases.
- Duvet cover.
- Mattress protector (optional)
- Laundry bag or basket (for the clothing items you’ll be carrying to the laundry room)
- Hot water bottle (optional)
Can you bring a mini fridge to uni?
While having a mini fridge or toastie maker in your room is very tempting, it’s really not that necessary to bring those things with you. Chances are your university probably won’t let you bring them anyway, due to fire safety rules, so this is something you should check.
Should I bring a microwave to college?
Except for late-night microwave meals, there’s really no need to bring a set of plates, cups and utensils to college. Same goes for small kitchen appliances, including coffee makers, which can take up a good chunk of desk space and are sometimes prohibited by the university residence hall guidelines anyway.
What should I carry in my university bag?
15 Things Every Student Should Have in Their Backpack
- Laptop. I’ll start with what is no doubt the most important item.
- Pens and Pencils.
- Notebooks or Binders.
- Scientific Calculator.
- Textbooks.
- Laptop Charger.
- Phone Charger.
- Headphones or Earbuds.
How many clothes should I bring to university?
Depending on how often you do your laundry, the climate, and your personal schedule, the number of outfits you need to bring to college will vary. But if you literally still have no idea how many outfits you should bring. Just pack 2 weeks worth of outfits. You can always buy more when absolutely necessary.
How do I survive the first year of university?
Tips to Survive Your First Year at University
- Attend Your Classes Every Day.
- Balance Your Life.
- Develop Your Communication Skills.
- Declare Your Major/Minor Properly.
- Make and Follow a Budget.
- Make New Friends.
- Get Enough Sleep at Night.
- Maintain Healthy Lifestyle.
What do you need for a uni bedroom?
Basic bedroom furniture should all be provided by your university or accommodation provider. Typically this includes a bed, bedside table, desk, lamp, chair, wardrobe, mirror, curtains and a bin. Still, it’s worth checking for sure, especially the bed size!
What do all students need?
14 Things Every Student Needs
- Every student needs self-knowledge.
- Every student needs inspiring models–and modeling.
- Every student needs to know how to learn.
- Every student needs feedback.
- Every student needs creative spaces, tools, and opportunities.
- Every student needs ideas (or the chance to share their own).
Can you have your own furniture in dorms?
Most colleges provide the basic furniture to outfit the dorm room — a bedframe, mattress, desk, chair and some form of storage — so you primarily need to bring personal items.
Which is the best residence at UCT?
First years; lower campus res‘ are the best. They are right near the Jammie shuttle bus stop, which takes you to Upper Campus (where most of you will have your lectures). All the parties also usually start on Lower campus, so it makes getting to the party a million times easier.
What should I bring to Carleton residence?
You will probably want to decorate your room, bring posters and photos of family and friends. Don’t forget to bring linens (including a pillow), alarm clock, radio, headphones, flashlight, hangers, kettle, coffee maker, power bar with surge protector and school supplies.
Are kettles allowed in UNI rooms?
You must not bring certain items, like irons or kettles, to University accommodation because of our health, safety and fire guidance. We provide these and other electrical appliances and make sure they meet the latest safety standards. You are not allowed to bring your own: iron.
Are you allowed TVS in uni accommodation?
If you’re living in halls of residence at university then you’re probably already covered by a TV licence to watch live TV in communal areas. However, you probably won’t be covered to watch TV in your room. It’s worth checking with your university but you’ll probably find you’ll need your own TV licence.
Are you allowed candles in uni halls?
Fairy Lights & Candles:
Fundamentally they are banned from Student Halls as they pose a huge fire risk. The first thought you are thinking is, a candle obviously is a fire risk, but how are fairy lights.
What is not allowed in a dorm room?
Banned Electronics in College Dorms
String lights, such as miniature Christmas lights. Extension cords. Cooking appliances, such as hot plates and toaster ovens. Air conditioners or space heaters.
Should I bring a suitcase to college?
Don’t pack in large suitcases unless you have a way to send them back home. You very likely will not have a place in your dorm room to store a suitcase, so unless you have a plan for getting it back to your home after move-in day stick to collapsible, recyclable boxes instead.
Can I bring my own desk to college?
Your school will typically provide you with the basics: bed, mattress, desk, and desk chair. No need to bring your own unless you have special requirements.
