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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

  • Passport

  • 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)

  • National Insurance Card

  • NHS Medical Card

  • Details of your vaccination history

  • Insurance Documents (you'll be able to sort out room insurance when you arrive)

  • TV Licence (not needed if you plan to use your TV only for watching DVDs/ playing games etc.)

  • Any information from your LEA, the SLC (Student Loans Company) or Student Finance Direct

  • Your Unconditional Offer from the University

  • Any documents regarding your accommodation

  • Cheque Book

  • Bank or Building Society details

  • Travel Discount Cards (16-25 Railcard etc.)

  • Reading List

  • Academic Diary/ Wall Planner/ Calendar (you'll be given a University wall planner on your arrival)

  • Relevant old text books and notes

  • 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)

  • Exam results/ certificates

  • Prescriptions

Personal Items​​​

  • Wash bag

  • Toothbrush/toothpaste

  • Cotton buds

  • Shower gel

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner

  • Dry Shampoo

  • Deodorant

  • Hairbrush/Comb

  • Nail Clippers

  • Tweezers

  • Razor

  • Shaving Gel

  • Moisturiser

  • Perfume

  • Hair Products

  • Jewellery/Watch

  • Make-up

  • Lip balm

  • Prescription glasses / a spare pair (and a copy of your prescription)

  • Contacts and contacts solution

  • Towels/face cloths

  • First Aid Kit

  • Medicines

  • Painkillers (vital for those Freshers' hangovers)

  • Plasters

  • Antiseptic cream/wipes

  • Cold/Flu Remedy (you will be hit with Fresher's Flu, there is no escaping it...)

  • Anti-allergy Tablets

  • Pro Plus (for 9am lectures)

  • Toilet paper (for en-suite rooms only)

Bedding​​​

  • Sheets

  • Duvet/quilt and cover

  • Pillows/cases (you'll be provided with 2 pillows but most likely will prefer your own)

  • Mattress Topper

  • Sleeping Bag

  • Rug/blanket

​Miscellaneous​

  • A contactless debit/credit card (for washing machines)

  • Extra storage (boxes, shelves, hanging pocket organisers etc.)

  • Holdall or weekend bag

  • Torch

  • Pen knife

  • Safety pins

  • Small sewing kit

  • Small tool kit

  • Lighter

  • Sticky Command hooks

  • Tissues

  • Cards or other games

  • Balls/frisbees

  • Sports equipment

  • Musical instrument(s)

  • Umbrella

  • Protein

  • Xbox/Playstation

  • Condoms

  • Contraceptive pill

  • Alcohol and mixers

  • Money

​Electricals

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  • Extension Leads

  • Computer/Laptop and charger

  • USB Pen Drive

  • External Hard Drive

  • Printer (not essential, but useful if you reckon you'll be too lazy to walk to the library to print things)

  • Alarm Clock

  • Mobile Phone and Charger

  • Television (you'll need to purchase a TV licence unless only watching DVDs etc.)

  • Camera

  • Batteries

  • MP3 Player/iPod

  • Speakers

  • Headphones

  • Hair Dryer

  • Hair Straighteners/Curling Tongs

​Stationary​

  • Lined Paper

  • Printing Paper

  • Pens

  • Pencils

  • Highlighters

  • Permanent markers

  • White Tack

  • Scissors

  • Sellotape

  • Hole Puncher

  • Stapler

  • Paper Clips

  • Post-it notes

  • Sticky-back labels

  • Ruler

  • A4 Ring Binders or Lever Arch Folders

  • Paper or Plastic Wallets

  • Rubber

  • Sharpener

​Suggested Clothing​

As well as your everyday clothes...

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  • Dressing Gown

  • Pyjamas

  • Slippers

  • Flip-flops

  • Swimwear

  • Formal wear and shoes (suit/tux/formal dresses for the Freshers Ball and other formal events)

  • Workout gear and trainers

  • A warm coat, gloves, scarf etc.

  • All the fancy dress items (there are a lot of themed nights in Freshers)

  • Face coverings

​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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  • Toasted sandwich maker

  • Tin opener

  • Bottle opener

  • Corkscrew

  • Cheese grater

  • Chopping knives

  • Chopping board

  • Wooden spoon

  • Glasses

  • Cutlery (knives, forks, spoons)

  • Crockery (plates, bowls, mugs)

  • Washing up liquid

  • Tea towels

  • Baking foil

  • Cling film

  • Plastic cups/straws

  • Recipe book

  • Induction hob frying pan 

  • Induction hob pasta pan 

Room Items​​​

Candles and incense are not allowed as they will set off the fire alarms

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  • Febreeze

  • All purpose cleaning spray

  • Laundry tablets/liquid

  • Fabric Softener

  • Laundry Bag

  • Clothes horse/rack

  • Posters

  • Photos

  • Cushions

  • Fairy Lights

  • Plants

  • Coat Hangers

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