Packing List
We've put together a list to help make it a little easier for you when packing for Loughborough University and Royce Hall
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Note: in your room, you will be provided with a desk lamp, a bin, a desk chair, an internet network cable, wifi connection, a sink and a mirror (unless you're en-suite, in which case you'll have a separate toilet/shower room)
​Essential Documents
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Passport Photos
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Passport
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Driving Licence (you'll need to take another form of ID as well as your student card for nights out outside of the Student Union)
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Insurance Documents (you'll be able to sort out room insurance when you arrive)
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TV Licence (not needed if you plan to use your TV only for watching DVDs/ playing games etc.)
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Any information from your LEA, the SLC (Student Loans Company) or Student Finance Direct
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Your Unconditional Offer from the University
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Any documents regarding your accommodation
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Bank or Building Society details
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Travel Discount Cards (16-25 Railcard etc.)
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Reading List
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Academic Diary/ Wall Planner/ Calendar (you'll be given a University wall planner on your arrival)
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Relevant old text books and notes
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New text books (you'll be sent out a book list shortly after you receive your results or closer to Freshers if you already have your results)
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Exam results/ certificates
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Prescriptions
Personal Items​​​
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Wash bag
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Toothbrush/toothpaste
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Cotton buds
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Shower gel
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Shampoo
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Conditioner
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Dry Shampoo
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Deodorant
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Hairbrush/Comb
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Nail Clippers
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Tweezers
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Razor
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Shaving Gel
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Moisturiser
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Perfume
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Hair Products
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Jewellery/Watch
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Make-up
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Lip balm
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Prescription glasses / a spare pair (and a copy of your prescription)
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Contacts and contacts solution
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Towels/face cloths
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First Aid Kit
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Medicines
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Painkillers (vital for those Freshers' hangovers)
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Plasters
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Antiseptic cream/wipes
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Cold/Flu Remedy (you will be hit with Fresher's Flu, there is no escaping it...)
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Anti-allergy Tablets
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Pro Plus (for 9am lectures)
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Toilet paper (for en-suite rooms only)
​Electricals
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Extension Leads
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Computer/Laptop and charger
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USB Pen Drive
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External Hard Drive
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Printer (not essential, but useful if you reckon you'll be too lazy to walk to the library to print things)
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Alarm Clock
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Mobile Phone and Charger
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Television (you'll need to purchase a TV licence unless only watching DVDs etc.)
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Camera
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Batteries
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MP3 Player/iPod
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Speakers
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Headphones
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Hair Dryer
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Hair Straighteners/Curling Tongs
​Stationary​
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Lined Paper
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Pens
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Pencils
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Highlighters
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Permanent markers
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White Tack
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Scissors
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Sellotape
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Hole Puncher
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Stapler
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Paper Clips
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Post-it notes
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Sticky-back labels
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Ruler
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A4 Ring Binders or Lever Arch Folders
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Paper or Plastic Wallets
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Rubber
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Sharpener
​Suggested Clothing​
As well as your everyday clothes...
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Dressing Gown
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Pyjamas
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Slippers
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Flip-flops
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Swimwear
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Formal wear and shoes (suit/tux/formal dresses for the Freshers Ball and other formal events)
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Workout gear and trainers
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A warm coat, gloves, scarf etc.
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All the fancy dress items (there are a lot of themed nights in Welcome Week)
Bedding​​​
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Sheets
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Duvet/quilt and cover
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Pillows/cases (you'll be provided with 2 pillows but most likely will prefer your own)
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Mattress Topper
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Sleeping Bag
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Rug/blanket
​Miscellaneous​
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A contactless debit/credit card
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Extra storage (boxes, shelves, hanging pocket organisers etc.)
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Holdall or weekend bag
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Torch
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Safety pins
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Small sewing kit
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Small tool kit
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Lighter
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Sticky Command hooks
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Tissues
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Cards or other games
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Balls/frisbees
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Sports equipment
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Musical instrument(s)
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Umbrella
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Xbox/Playstation
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Condoms
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Contraceptive pill
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Alcohol and mixers
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Money
​Kitchen​
The hobs provided in the kitchen are induction hobs which only work with certain pans, so if you want to bring your own make sure they're compatible. Alternatively you can use the pots and pans provided.
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Tin opener
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Bottle opener
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Corkscrew
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Cheese grater
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Chopping knives
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Chopping board
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Wooden spoon
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Glasses
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Cutlery (knives, forks, spoons)
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Crockery (plates, bowls, mugs)
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Washing up liquid
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Tea towels
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Baking foil
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Cling film
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Plastic cups/straws
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Induction hob frying pan
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Induction hob pasta pan
Room Items​​​
Candles and incense are not allowed as they will set off the fire alarms
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Air Freshener
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All purpose cleaning spray
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Laundry tablets/liquid
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Fabric Softener
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Laundry Bag
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Clothes horse/rack
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Posters
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Photos
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Cushions
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Fairy Lights
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Plants
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Coat Hangers
What NOT TO BRING
For your safety, there are a number of items that are not allowed in your accommodation:
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Personal heaters
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Kettles
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Chip pans, deep fat fryers and air fryers
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Rice cookers
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Grills of any kind
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Indoor BBQ trays
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Electric blankets
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Clip-on desk lamps
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Candles or incense sticks
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Cube adaptors
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Refrigerators (unless for medical use, subject to prior approval and supplied by us)
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Pets
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E-Scooters and E-Bikes
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Electronic diffusers
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Extra furniture
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Fireworks
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Doorstop - wedging of doors is not permitted in any area
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Needles for recreational use (hobbies or sports)