Packing to the university after gaining a fresh admission needs taking along the essential items as a college freshman.
Packing to university can be a challenging and tricky time for college students especially fresh students entering college as it’s the first time and you have not done it. You have to make the most decision on what to take to school.
Essential Checklist for University Fresh Students
- Documentation (important document)
- Wears and clothing
- Electrical gadget
- Bedroom items
- Kitchen utensils
- Bathing and Laundry Items
- Medical and First aid Items
- Stationaries checklist
- Miscellaneous items
Essential Documents To Pack To University
Here is the checklist of the documents to take along to the university. They will be needed at your first weeks, copies should be made on (paper and digital) and stored for easy access and to avoid misplacement.
- A Valid Passport/Identity cards/driving license or any form of ID.
- Passport photos.
- Your course acceptance letter.
- Your University admission acceptance letter.
- Insurance documents (Health).
- Accommodation document.
- Student finance documents.
- Bank details and Credit/Debit cards.
For international students, you will need to take along your Visa documents, proof of funds, travel and health insurance, and some cash in the currency of the country you are going to school.
Clothes and Wears To Pack To University
Definitely, you need these pairs, you sure have clothing to put on and if you don’t you do need to get your wardrobe filled with wears and clothes. Do ensure to take alongside some smart corporate clothing for outings or functions, seminars, etc. a good look at some clothing to carry along;
Don’t get carried away with the list and items to pack to the university to avoid blowing up your budget.
- Shirts
- T-Shirts
- Suite jackets
- Sweatshirts
- Jumpers
- Winter coat
- Raincoat
- Trousers
- Skirts
- Dressing gowns
- Jeans
- Pyjamas
- Underwears and tights
- Hats and caps
- Sunglasses
- Handbag
- Gloves
- Wristwatch
- Socks and Tie
- Trainers and Smart shoes
- Slippers/Flip Flop
- Ties
- Belts
- Kits (Sportswear and Swimwear)
Electrical Gadgets and Items To Pack To University
- Laptop/Computer
- Mobile phone
- Camera
- MP3 player or Ipod
- Game console
- Printer
- Gadget chargers
- USB cable
- External hard drive or Flash drive
- Ethernet MiFi/broadband
- Ethernet/Data cable
- Headphone/Ear piece
- Power extension
- Extension leads
- Extra batteries
- Speakers
You don’t have to take all your gadgets and electrical equipments to the university as a fresh student, the point for this is to take along items you will need and avoid carrying along the not needful items. why not do a check after surviving year one without all of the home comforts then you can fully decide what you will really need to take to university.
Bedroom Checklist Items to Pack to University
When night falls, you must take a nap, and the bedroom is the perfect place for it. So, the following is a list of what to bring to college from your bedroom. The university will provide the necessary and basic items, such as a bedside table, bed, chair, furniture, the size of the bed is one thing to know, and if curtains or drapes are available otherwise you will need to bring some along with the list below, if you are provided with residence halls as a college student.
- Bedsheet
- Mattress protector
- Pillow covers
- Duvet
- Blanket
- Clothe hangers
- Waste bin
- Mini iron and Ironing board
- Alarm clock /Wall clock
- Desk lamp
- Desk fan
- Ear plug
- Small wall mirror
- Framed photo of friends and family
Kitchen Utensils Checklist to Pack to University
A kettle, toaster, microwave, and other kitchen utensils will be given if you are living in a hall residence or another type of shared housing. In order to reduce the checklist and know what to pack for the university, if in doubt, contact the university’s residential hall office to know about the goods that are provided by the university in the residence hall to students. But these are the necessities for the kitchen to bring to school.
- Plates
- Bowls
- Cutlery
- Mugs
- Bottle opener
- Tin opener
- Water filter
- Saucepan
- Frying pan
- Sharp knife
- Baking tray
- Oven gloves
- Tea towels
- Cheese grater
- Vegetable peeler
- Dishcloths/sponges
- Chopping Board
- Spatula
Bathroom Checklist Items to Pack to University
If your bathroom is shared in the hall of residence you will need to come with some of these items and you will be glad you did pack them along to the university.
- Toothpaste and Toothbrush
- Shower gel
- Soaps (bathing and laundry soap)
- Detergents
- Hand wash
- Bath towel
- Hand towel
- Flip flop
- Dryer
- Hair conditioner and shampoo
- Shaving stick or clipper and shaving foam
- Razor
- Comb and hairbrush
- Toilet roll
Medical or First Aid Checklist Items to Pack to University
First aid is the initial, emergency care given to a sick or injured individual. Additionally, you should register with the university hospital or health center to stay ahead of any illnesses and prevent having to fill out registration paperwork when you could be receiving immediate medical assistance.
- Plaster
- Spirit or Hydrogen peroxides
- Personal medication pills
- Pain relief tablets
- Flu and cold tablets
- Multivitamins
- Condoms
Stationaries Checklist Items to Pack to University
Having some stationaries saves you and help get the assignment done early enough assignments
- Printer and Inks
- Notebooks and Textbooks
- A4 papers
- A4 binders
- Paper clips
- Stapler
- Sticky tapes
- Pen and Pencils
- Masking Tapes
- Calculator
- Steel rules
- Erasers
- Highlighters
- Document Holder/Files holder
- CD ROM
Miscellanous Items to Pack to University
- Study bag (Large enough to carry your laptop, some few books and textbooks)
- Umbrella
- Table Refrigerator
- Padlock and Keys
- Board/Card games: Cheese, draft, monopoly, scrabble
- Thermo flask
- Inspirational/Motivational books
- Key Holder
- Milk, Coffe, Tea, and Chocolate
- Pack of biscuits
- Teddy bear(who does not need a company)