Essential Items
- Face Covering.
- Personal prescription medications, in labeled prescription bottles.
- Pens/pencils, paper, notebooks, etc.
- Cell phone and charging cable.
- Desktop or laptop computer.
- Pillow, sheets, and blankets.
- Towels.
- Toiletries (hand soap and/or sanitizer, shampoo, etc.)
What should I bring to UNC Charlotte?
Room basics that you need to bring to UNC Charlotte during move in day
- Clothes.
- Shoes.
- Toiletries.
- First Aid Kit.
- Mattress pad.
- Bedspread, comforter or blanket.
- Desk lamp.
- Towels and shower caddy.
Do you need to take toilet paper to college?
It is often a daunting task to know what to bring and what to leave at home when going off to college. Since dorm rooms are small and often shared with other students, knowing how much space one has is essential.
Cleaning Supplies.
| Broom | Dish scrubber | Dish soap |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet bowl cleaner | Toilet bowl scrubber | Windex |
What should you bring to a dorm suite?
Bath and Bedding
- Comforter and/or quilts (Consider bringing sturdy, easy-to-wash items)
- Throw blanket.
- Bed sheets (Suggested Size: Twin XL)
- Pillows.
- Pillowcases.
- Mattress pad.
- Reading pillow.
- Alarm clock.
Is UNCC dorms coed?
Housing and Residence Life at UNC Charlotte offers gender affirming housing assignments. While all housing assignments are made based on the students’ sex, gender affirming housing options enable students to request a housing assignment that may more effectively meet their gender identity needs.
Does UNC Charlotte require freshmen to live on campus?
UNC Charlotte offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
How do you request a room change UNCC?
If you are only changing your assignment, simply log into your housing account via the Online Housing System. Once you are logged in, click on: View or Change Room Assignments and Roommate Group. Then click on Individual Assignment Change for Fall 2022 – Spring 2023.
Do I need to bring a shower curtain to college?
Shower Curtain/Hooks
Students with private bathrooms usually need to bring a shower curtain and hooks.
What should I bring to college bathroom?
Bathroom Items
- Towels (for hands, face and body)
- Toothbrush and toothbrush holder.
- Hand soap.
- Bathroom cleaning spray.
- Toilet cleaner.
- Cleaning sponges.
- Bathrobe.
- Shower shoes.
Do I need dishes for my dorm room?
The university page might recommend dishes as an item to bring to your dorm. But how many? Typically, go with two, but if you can, one. One bowl, one plate, one cup.
What do college students buy the most?
In a different survey of over 500 college students, students reported spending their money in the following non-essential categories:
- Restaurants – 99%
- Beauty – 76%
- Fashion – 70%
- Electronics – 60%
- Live music – 59%
- Media – 57%
- Gyms and fitness – 38%
What do you need for the first day of college?
Here are a few things you might want to bring:
- A folder for handouts.
- A notebook to take notes.
- Pens or pencils and highlighters.
- Notecards.
- Flash drive (You might not need it for the first day, but it would be best to make it a habit always to have a flash drive with you.)
How should I pack my clothes for college?
A space-saving tip (if you prefer to save space over time) is to use Space Bags to pack your clothes, towels, and bedding. These airtight, waterproof, and reusable bags reduce the space your things take up in your suitcase and trunk. Purchase clothing storage accessories—shoe bags, racks, etc.
What is the best dorm at UNCC?
UNC Charlotte Freshman Dorms
Three dorms emerged as favorite options for freshman at UNC Charlotte based on our survey: Laurel Hall and Scott Hall in South Village and Lynch Hall in North Village.
Where do most UNC Charlotte students live?
University of North Carolina–Charlotte has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,175 (fall 2020), with a gender distribution of 53% male students and 47% female students. At this school, 15% of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 85% of students live off campus.
Is UNC Charlotte a good school?
According to College Factual’s 2022 analysis, UNC Charlotte is ranked #667 out of 2,576 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. UNC Charlotte also holds the #12 spot on the Best Colleges in North Carolina ranking.
Can freshmen have cars at UNC Charlotte?
Can freshmen have cars on campus? A. Yes. Parking permit fees are approximately $450/yr for on-campus parking.
Are UNC dorms air conditioned?
The building is equipped with smoke detectors, alarms, a sprinkler system and central air-conditioning. Aycock and Graham residence halls are connected by lounges and a breezeway.
What is the best freshman dorm at UNC Chapel Hill?
Three freshman dorms at UNC Chapel Hill were most often identified as the best first year houses on campus among the current UNC students surveyed. Ehringhouse and Hinton James are both high-rise dorms on south campus built in the 1960’s and remodeled in 2013.
What size are the beds in UNCC?
Most of our mattresses are Twin XL (36″ wide by 80″ long). When you purchase your sheets, check the packaging to find the length of the fitted sheet. Greek Village has double mattresses (53″ wide by 80″ long).
How do I change my roommate UNC?
When submitting a room swap request, we just need one of the residents swapping rooms to send us an email from the UNC email address to [email protected] using the following template below. Please be sure to copy the resident you are swapping rooms with to serve as confirmation they agree to swap rooms.
