Not sure what to pack? Check out the list below or download the printable version here!
You can also find a list of prohibited items here.
Essential Items
- Cleaning supplies (disinfectant/household cleaner, broom, mop, vacuum, etc.)
- Clothes hangers
- Personal prescription medications, in labeled prescription bottles
- Pens/pencils, paper, notebooks, etc.
- Cell phone and charging cable
- Desktop or laptop computer
- Pillow, sheets, and blankets
- Towels
- Toiletries (hand soap and/or sanitizer, shampoo, etc.)
- Toilet paper (for suites and apartments)
- Trash bags
- Laundry basket and detergent
- Cleaning supplies (disinfectant/household cleaner, broom, mop, vacuum, etc.)
- Clothes hangers
- First aid kit/supplies (thermometer, band-aids, aspirin, etc.)
Suggested Items
Electronics
- Digital Cable Ready Television
- CATV grade coaxial cable jumper to attach to the cable jack on your wall to your TV or a smart device such as a Roku, Amazon Firestick or Apple TV
- DVD/Bluray player
- Bluetooth speakers
- Headphones with microphone (to help maintain an academic environment and respect quiet/courtesy hours)
- Game consoles
- Printer
- Portable cell phone charger
- Power strips with fuses/circuit breaker (must have an on/off switch or built-in fuse)
- RJ-45 Ethernet cable
Small Appliances
- Refrigerator or MicroFridge combination unit (not to exceed a total 4.5 cubic feet)
- Microwave oven
- Blender
- Coffee maker/Coffee pot
- Electric tea kettle
- Iron with automatic shutoff
- Blow dryer
- Desk lamp
- Alarm clock (battery back-up is helpful)
- Steamer Irons
Miscellaneous
- Security container with lock to keep valuables
- Bicycle and security lock
- Posters, plants, and room decor
- Small tacks/push pins (for hanging decor on your walls, command strips cause damage when removed improperly)
- Sewing kit/scissors
- Umbrella
- Oscillating or box fan
- Bed risers
If you have questions about a specific item, please contact hrlfacilities@uncc.edu.