The big move-in date is approaching, and you’re probably feeling pretty excited.
Moving into your new uni home can be fun. A new location, new room, maybe even new housemates, but there are also a few things to consider before you get in and get settled.
From making sure your bills are all set up and ready, doing the inventory check-in, and making sure you’ve packed everything you need, there can be a lot of things to remember.
On the topic of packing, we’ve compiled an essential list of what you need to remember to pack to help your move-in go as smoothly as possible (that’s one of our specialities).
Click below to read our student moving-in checklist, which is perfect to reference when you pack!
There are several important documents you’ll need to remember to take with you – the most important one being some form of identification (otherwise, you won’t be able to get into most of the Freshers’ Week events!).
Here’s a comprehensive list of all the documents you might need:
You might also want to take copies of the following documents or ensure you’ve got a digital copy:
If you’re an international student, you might also want to bring:
Your phone and laptop are definitely essential items, but there are lots of electrical devices and accessories that you’ll need to consider bringing when moving to university.
Moving to uni for the first time means you’ll be responsible for cooking all your own food (unless you’re living in catered accommodation). Here’s a breakdown of everything you might need in your student place:
You’ll also need some essentials for your bedroom. Although most student halls of residence are furnished, you’ll still need to buy some of the stuff yourself:
Whether you’re lucky enough to have an en suite or are sharing a bathroom, there are still some essentials you’ll need:
Clothes and other personal items are a must – here’s a rough idea of some of the stuff you might want to pack when leaving home for the first time:
You’ll also need stationery, course textbooks, and any course-specific equipment:
If you’re wondering how to pay for all the items on this student move-in checklist, don’t sweat it. There are plenty of options available for those on a budget. To save yourself some money, you could:
Additionally, for more detailed checklist tips on what you should do when you move into your student house, please check out our specialist guide on moving tips. We’ll help you understand every action you should tick off, other than packing everything you need, of course!
After completing our student move-in checklist, you also need to set up and pay utilities when moving into your house. If calling suppliers, setting up direct debits, taking meter readings, and chasing your housemates for payments sounds like your worst nightmare, a bill-splitting service might be for you!
Split The Bills is a simple way to deal with shared household bills. We’ll do all the hard work for you – all you’ll need to do is pay one neat monthly bill (which includes uncapped water and energy, broadband and even a TV licence if you need it). Everything will be split equally between you and your housemates – guaranteeing a complete lack of arguments about who paid who and who has left the heating on again.
Learn more about how we work, or get a monthly price estimate for your shared student house today.
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