What to pack
If this is your first time living away from home, you may find yourself stocking up on things for your flat and room that you may not have thought about before. These lists will give you a good basic starting point for deciding what to bring to university. If you have a place in student accommodation, make sure you check your contract for information on any prohibited items.
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What to bring with you
These are the things you’ll likely need straight away, and that you might want to bring with you to Goldsmiths.
Bedroom
- Duvet and pillows
- Duvet covers, pillowcases, bedsheets (two of each)
Clothes
- Everyday clothes (warm and cold weather)
- Light raincoat
- Trainers
- Set of smart clothes
- Laundry basket/bag
- Pyjamas
- Slippers/flipflops
Bathroom
- Two towels
- Hairdryer
Kitchen
- Two plates
- Two mugs
- Cutlery
- Two glasses
- A good cookbook
Electronics
- Laptop and charger
Stationary
- Bring the minimum you think you might need straight away, then buy the rest here
Documents
- Passport
- Driving license
- A bill or bank statement (to use as proof of address)
Other
- Backpack or day bag
- Umbrella
- Reusable water bottle
- First aid kit
- Medications (prescriptions and things like painkillers and flu medicine)
- Playing cards/board games
- A couple of memory sticks
- Photos and other things to remind you of home!
What to buy here
These are the things you can get away with buying here. Have a chat with your new flatmates to see if they’d like to split the cost of certain things, like bigger kitchen items.
Bathroom
- Handsoap
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Shower gel/soap
- Deodorant
- Toilet roll
Kitchen
- Saucepan*
- Frying pan*
- Baking trays
- Sieve/colander
- A few sharp knives
- Chopping board
- Tupperware
- Wooden spoon
- Grater
- Tin opener
- Oven gloves
- Sponges and scouring pads
- Surface cleaner
*Make sure all pots and pans are compatible with induction hobs.
Order everything in one place
To take the hassle out of buying and transporting your bedding and kitchen items, you can order a kit for your bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, including food cupboard staples from UniKitOut.
If you have a place in our student accommodation, your parcel will then be pre-delivered directly to your hall, so it is there ready and waiting for you in your room when you arrive. You can also order a kit to be delivered to your private housing or private halls of residence. Visit the UniKitOut website and use discount code GOLDSMITHS10 to receive 10% off.