24/08/2026
LET's TALK UNI:
Is your child going off to university and you're sat there wondering what they should pack?
Before you start gathering items and belongings, check the accommodation details as some halls of residence and student houses are better equipped than others.
Here's a handy guide of essential items that will ensure they have everything they need before setting off (should they not already be provided at their digs):
🛏️ Bedroom
Duvet, duvet cover & bedsheets
Pillows & pillow cases
Mattress protector
Cushions, blanket, small rug
Photos of friends & family
Stationery & books
Padlock
Passport, ID, copies of important documents, card and money
Bags (e.g. college bag, rucksack, laptop bag, bags for life)
Clothes, shoes and coat hangers
Dressing gown & slippers
Fold up laundry basket/laundry bag, clothes airer
Waste paper bin
💻 Technology
Laptop, iPad, chargers
TV (they'll need a TV licence)
🧴 Toiletries
Shampoo & conditioner & shower gel
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Deodorant
Hand wash & hand sanitiser
Painkillers & medication
Toilet cleaner & polish wipes (depends on arrangements in halls/house)
Towels
Toilet rolls & tissues
Hairdryer
🍳Kitchen
Mugs and glasses
Plates and bowls
Cutlery & chopping knives
Utensils
Sauce pan & frying pan
Small kettle
Water bottle
Chopping board
Baking trays
Bin bags & food waste bags
Foil & cling film
Tea towels
Tupperware
🥫Food
Baked beans
Soup
Pasta
Teabags & coffee
Ketchup & other condiments
Snacks
Other
😃 A brave face, big smile and big shoulders
🍀 Good luck and make sure you have a box of tissues ready for when you've waved your loved ones goodbye ❤️