You're about to start a new adventure at university, so it's time to prepare for the big move.
Our best advice is to travel light! Just bring enough kitchen/cooking items to get you started. Any forgotten items can then be bought with your flatmates to share.
There’s already a lot included in your accommodation so check what’s included below, to avoid doubling up on things.
When packing, try to use reusable items, such as suitcases, that can either be sent home or stored easily after arrival and avoid cardboard boxes wherever possible as they create a lot of waste.
Mains extension leads can be used provided that the load on the extension is a maximum of 13 amps and one lead per socket. Cables should be positioned carefully and not present a trip hazard.
You don't necessarily need to bring all these things with you on day one — you could wait to see what your flat mates bring with them so that you don't end up with eight kettles or cheese graters!
General things to bring
Cleaning products including washing-up liquid, sponges, cloths and tea towels
Chargers, adaptors and multi-socket adapters for your electrical items
Please note any electrical items used in halls must have a CE mark of a BSI (British Standards Institution) 'kitemark'. This means the product has been checked and tested to ensure it meets E.U. and/or BSI health and safety standards.
If you watch or record live TV on any channel, or download or watch any BBC programmes on iPlayer — be that live, catch-up or on demand, you will need a TV Licence. You can check to see if you need a TV Licence, and if so how to pay, on the TV Licensing website.
Items we provide
Bedrooms
Bed, mattress & mattress protector
Wardrobe
Desk and adjustable desk chair
Bookshelves
Curtains
Mirror
Kitchens in self-catered residences
Oven and hob*
Fridges
Freezers
Dining table and chairs
Storage cupboards
Ironing board
Microwaves
Rubbish bin
Vacuum cleaner
Mop and bucket
Please note: in our Enhanced Plus flats at Wessex Lane (Montefiore 1), the hobs are induction hobs requiring induction pans.
Kitchen/pantries in catered residences
Small cookers/microwaves
Fridges
And lastly, we will provide you with a cleaning pack which will get you through the first few weeks.
On moving day there will be some important things you’ll need to have to hand
Photo ID (passport, driving licence, etc)
There are also some items NOT allowed at university
Deep fat fryers
Rice cookers not bought in the UK
Candles, incense sticks, tea lights
Smoking equipment like pipes and ashtrays
Dartboards or any kind of weapons
If you forget any essentials, don't worry too much. Most things can be purchased once you arrive. However, a bit of planning ahead can make the move-in process smoother, allowing you to focus on meeting new friends and settling in.
If you have any questions not answered on our pages feel free to contact the Student Hub Accommodation Line via emailaccommodation@soton.ac.uk.
