Checklist: everything you need to take to Scape

Going to university can lead you to pack things you absolutely don’t need or leaving important items at home.  To make the packing process a lot easier, we’ve put together an exhaustive list of the most important things to pack for check-in day.

In the first few weeks you'll need copies (original, paper and digital) of all of your important documents including:

• Passport/driving license

• Official university documents, including your acceptance letter

• Student Finance documents

• Your course acceptance letter

• Your bank details and bank card

• Some Passport photos

• National Insurance card

These are the necessity bedroom items but you may want to add to this list.

• Duvet

• Duvet covers

• Fitted sheet (don't forget it!)

• Pillows

• Pillowcases (usually included in your duvet set)

• Clothes hangers (they will sell fast in the local shops)

• Laundry basket

These are the much-needed bathroom items you definitely don't want to forget (and you have them all to yourself).

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Towels

• Shower gel

• Shampoo / Conditioner

• Hand wash

• Bath mat

• Mini bin

• Toilet roll

• Toilet brush

• Cleaning supplies

• Personal toiletries 

If you're living in an En Suite and know your flatmates, it's worth checking what they are bringing and willing to share. That way, you won’t end up filling space with doubles. Whilst this is a necessary list, your kitchen is not limited to this list.

• Plates/Bowls

• Mugs

• Glasses

• Cutlery

• Chopping knives

• Kettle and Toaster

• Wooden spoon

• Chopping board

• Spatula

• Tin opener

• Cheese grater

• Scissors

• Bottle opener

• Saucepans and frying pans *

• Oven trays

• Oven gloves and tea towels

• Kitchen roll

• Cling film

• Foil

  * These must be compatible with Induction Hobs, made with a magnetisable metal such as cast iron or steel.  

Miscellaneous

A few random items might slip your mind when packing up your stuff, so here's a list of everything in between.

• Air freshener

• Batteries

• Umbrella

• Desk mirror

• Razors

• Comb/brush

• Bathrobe

• Hot water bottle

• Sellotape

• Extension cables

• Spare ethernet cable, HDMI cable, etc

• Mini sewing kit