What to bring
We’ve created a list to give you an idea of what to pack for your time at Leeds. The list is a mixture of essential items for your registration and arrival, to everyday necessities living away from home, to the little comforts to enjoy your time at University.
Essential documents
- registration certificate (this is generated when you register online before coming to the University. You'll need it to obtain your student ID card)
- course offer letter
- passport or other photo ID. (You'll also need your passport or birth certificate if you wish to work while you are studying with us.)
- original academic certificates if required
- Student Finance England (or equivalent) documentation
- sponsorship confirmation letter (if your tuition fees are being paid by a third party organisation)
- accommodation contract
- National Insurance details (if you have them)
- Visa (if required)
You will also need
- money (you may not receive the first instalment of your student loan until after you have arrived at University. Carrying large amounts of cash is not advised.)
- bedding (this is not provided in our halls, apart from at Ellerslie Global Residence)
- towels
- cutlery, crockery, pots and pans
- coat hangers
- one month’s supply of medication if you are on a repeat prescription
- passport photographs (these are always useful to have)
- TV licence (if you are bringing a TV a licence is essential)
- stationery
- USB drive or memory stick
- surge protected extension leads
- socket converter if you are an international student
- laptop, PC, CD player, TV, bicycle (You can protect these items by making sure they are security coded, serial numbers recorded and marked with your name and postcode)
- personal touches (posters and pictures of family and friends will help you to feel more at home)
Break the ice
- cards and games
- post-its – for leaving notes for your housemates
- a door wedge – you will make friends much quicker if you keep your door open
- biscuit tin – sharing treats is a good way to make friends
- DVDs – a movie night could be a good way to get to know your housemates
What not to bring
The following things are not allowed in University accommodation:
- portable electric or gas heaters
- chip pans
- fairy lights
- candles
- incense sticks, oil lamps, or anything else that's a fire hazard
- pets or animals, except guide dogs (please let us know if you are bringing a guide dog)
- anything that could harm you or others, eg airguns or any other form of weapon, chemicals, or fireworks
- DJ equipment (unless you use headphones)
