What you need to bring
As well as your clothes and personal possessions you'll need to bring the following:
- some cash to get you through the first few days
- your bank account details, cash card and cheque book
- a phone card or your mobile phone
- several passport photos
- your personal ID, for example your passport, birth certificate or driving licence
- your national insurance details if you're planning to find part time work
- details of your doctor and dentist, your NHS number and your medical card
- your address book
- your Young Persons Railcard or Travelcard
- your alarm clock
- bed linen and pillows - if you're an international student, we'll supply you with a bed linen pack free of charge, when you arrive
- towels and toiletries
- enough food and drink to keep you going until you've found the local supermarkets
- some washing powder to last you until you have bought some
- toilet rolls
- cooking equipment, for example saucepans, and utensils.
Late applicants
If you're a late applicant, please bring all your completed paperwork with you. Make sure you have signed your letting agreement (PDF, 99kb) and complete the Payment Confirmation Form, Standing Order Mandate (if applicable) and your Car Parking Permit Application Form.
What not to bring
Televisions - Please don't bring a TV to halls as there are no aerial points in student bedrooms. You can watch live TV through your computer instead. Ask4 have arranged a great communications package which provides you with Freeview TV and radio channels through your PC including 18 international channels.
Kitchen appliances - It's best to wait until you've moved in before you buy a kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board. If everyone in your flat buys one, you may end up with six of each crowding your kitchen - it's cheaper to share the costs between you and your flatmates.
Forbidden items - For safety reasons you're not allowed to use deep fat fryers, chip pans, portable heaters, tumble dryers or sunbeds in your flat.
