{"id":4560,"date":"2023-06-29T07:51:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T07:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/uncategorized\/what-should-i-bring-to-university\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:41:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:41:15","slug":"what-should-i-bring-to-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/information\/new-students\/what-should-i-bring-to-university\/","title":{"rendered":"What should I bring to university?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting university can be an exciting yet overwhelming time, and there\u2019s a lot to think about when it comes to packing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going to university in September, you might be wondering what you should bring with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s normal to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/how-to-deal-with-nerves-and-anxiety-about-starting-university\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feel nervous or anxious about starting university<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, knowing what to pack will put you in better stead to tackle the upcoming move.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When packing for university, you should bring:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identification and important documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electricals\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedding and laundry items<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothes and accessories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchen essentials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toiletries and first aid items\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>1. Identification and important documents.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University is full of occasions where having formal identification, such as a driver\u2019s licence or valid passport, is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other important documents to bring include your university acceptance letter, student finance letters, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/finding-the-perfect-student-accommodation-2023\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">student accommodation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contract, scholarship or bursary letters, and your vaccination history for your new GP to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also need to make sure that you have a bank debit card and bring any student discount cards you might have.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Electricals.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also need to bring a range of electricals to aid you through your course and time at university.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common electricals to take to university include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A laptop &#8211; While you might prefer to work on a desktop computer, laptops are transportable and useful for lectures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An iPad or electronic notebook &#8211; These are useful for taking notes in seminars and lectures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portable chargers &#8211; Having the capacity to charge your phone on the go is a must in university settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chargers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A hairdryer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional electrical items you might want to bring with you include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A smartwatch (Fitbits)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair styling appliances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A television\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Games consoles\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although every <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/university-league-tables-2023\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">university<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is different, some universities require you to hand in hard copies of assignments. Bearing this in mind, bringing a printer with you can also be a huge help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28198\" style=\"width: 975px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28198\" class=\"wp-image-28198 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/What-should-I-bring-to-university-1.jpg\" alt=\"What should I pack for university?\" width=\"965\" height=\"368\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">While it\u2019s normal to feel nervous or anxious about starting university, knowing what to pack will put you in better stead to tackle the upcoming move.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>3. Bedding and laundry items.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When organising what to bring to university, you\u2019ll also need to pack bedding and laundry items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will include everything from a duvet to pillows to bed sheets, and packing a laundry basket and drying rack is important so you can do your own washing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might also want to pack soft furnishings that will make your student <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/how-do-students-pay-for-accommodation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accommodation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feel more comfortable and homely, such as blankets and decorative pillows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Clothes and accessories.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next thing you\u2019ll need to bring to university is clothes and accessories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As most courses begin at the \u2018<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thinkstudent.co.uk\/when-do-universities-start\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">end of September or the beginning of October every year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019, when you first go to university you\u2019ll want to pack transitional clothes that are suitable for autumn and winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some clothes you\u2019ll want to pack include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumpers and sweatshirts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jeans, trousers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going out clothes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym clothes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A waterproof jacket<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underwear and socks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smarter clothes for part-time jobs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pyjamas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hats and gloves\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rucksack or bag for university<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An everyday bag for running errands<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll want a few pairs of shoes with you at uni. These will include trainers, going out shoes and smarter shoes you might need for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/does-working-part-time-affect-student-finance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working part-time at university<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you bring plenty of clothes hangers to organise your wardrobe.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28199\" style=\"width: 975px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28199\" class=\"wp-image-28199 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/What-should-I-bring-to-university-2.jpg\" alt=\"Packing for university\" width=\"965\" height=\"368\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As most courses begin at the \u2018end of September or the beginning of October every year\u2019, when you first go to university you\u2019ll want to pack transitional clothes that are suitable for autumn and winter.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>5. Kitchen essentials.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going into self-catered accommodation, you\u2019ll need to bring a range of kitchen essentials so that you can cook for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University is often the first time you\u2019ll be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/guest-blog-living-with-host\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living independently<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you want to be in the best possible position to cook healthy, nutritious meals to aid your studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is supported by a study that found \u2018<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thetab.com\/uk\/2022\/08\/09\/one-in-four-graduates-havent-learned-to-cook-by-the-time-theyve-left-university-267092\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a quarter of graduates still hadn\u2019t learned to cook even after leaving university<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019, emphasising how common of a problem cooking can be for students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to save yourself the cost of regular takeaways, setting yourself up for success with the right kitchen essentials is the first step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchen essentials you\u2019ll likely need include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crockery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glasses and mugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pots and pans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutlery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking knives\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheese grater\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colander<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tupperware\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reusable water bottle\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re on a meal plan in uni, meaning you don\u2019t need to cook, you might still want to take various kitchen essentials to make your university accommodation feel more like home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Bathroom essentials, toiletries, and first aid items.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also want to pack a range of bathroom essentials, toiletries and first aid items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bathroom essentials include towels, flannels, toilet paper, and a hair brush. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll only need a few basics such as shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and mouthwash as you can buy most of it there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toiletries also include any makeup or skincare products you wish to bring with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, first aid items are important to have on hand. From plasters and painkillers to bandages and antiseptic liquid, bringing a first aid kit with you will provide you peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28200\" style=\"width: 975px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28200\" class=\"wp-image-28200 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/What-should-I-bring-to-university-3.jpg\" alt=\"What should I bring to uni?\" width=\"965\" height=\"368\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You might also want to pack soft furnishings that will make your student accommodation feel more comfortable and homely, such as blankets and decorative pillows.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Tips for packing for university.<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Be strategic when packing clothes.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a UK student, you\u2019ll most likely be at university for a few months at a time before heading home for a range of breaks like reading weeks, Christmas, Easter, and summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These breaks mean that you\u2019ll be going home regularly enough to swap out your clothes with the seasons. So instead of packing your entire wardrobe, you can afford to pack light.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/overseas-students\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international student<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, still try to pack as lightly as possible by packing transitional clothing that can be worn throughout multiple seasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Remember you can buy things once you\u2019re there.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it might be tempting to pack your entire life up to head to university, it\u2019s important to remember that you can buy things once you\u2019re there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As such, you should try not to over pack as this will likely overwhelm you when it comes to figuring out the logistics of getting all your possessions to your university accommodation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Wait until you start your course to buy stationery and textbooks.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you begin university, there is a range of freshers\u2019 fairs and student events that occur during the first few weeks and throughout your course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These \u2018<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects.ac.uk\/applying-for-university\/university-life\/making-the-most-of-freshers-week#:~:text=Your%20university's%20freshers'%20fair%20offers,employers%20face%2Dto%2Dface.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freshers&#8217; fair offers you the chance to discover new interests and sign up for new experiences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019, but also give you the chance to pick up stationery items such as pens, notebooks, and USB sticks for free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, while it\u2019s recommended to get started on some of your reading lists early, you should wait until your course starts to buy <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of your textbooks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be able to take some of them out in the library, and some might not be necessary to purchase.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As such, waiting until your course starts can help you to save space and money in the long run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully this article has given you a wider perspective of some of the essentials you need to bring to university. For more university tips, such as your <a href=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/the-big-student-food-shop\/\">first big student food shop<\/a>, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/news\/\">student blog<\/a> page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written by Jemima for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/host-students.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An insight into what you should bring to university, alongside our top tips for packing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":4565,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54,55],"subject":[67],"location-tax":[],"class_list":["post-4560","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-students","category-parents","subject-student-tips"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.5 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Should I Bring To University? | Blog | Host<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Curious to know what you should bring to university? 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