MOVING IN CHECKLIST
For Catered Residences
What will I need for my first night?
Alarm clock and personal belongings
Bathroom toiletries (toothbrush and paste, flannel, towel, soap/shower gel, hair products,
deodorant etc.)
Bedding including pillows, sheet and a duvet. Bedding packs available through
Click2Campus and can be delivered to your accommodation Reception in time for your
arrival. We recommend non-fitted sheets for most of our residences but make sure that you
check your residence webpage for bed sizes before you buy.
Bike and bike lock if needed
Coat hangers
Computer/Laptop and printer if applicable
Electrical appliances under 1200 watts in power* (e.g. hairdryers, stereo)
Extension leads for power and Ethernet connections and UK adaptors if required*
Formal photo identification, e.g. passport or driving license – this is needed to allow you to
collect your key/key card
Kettle (to make drinks and snacks in your bedroom), mugs, tea/coffee, milk, etc.
A plate, bowl, glass and set of cutlery
A passport sized photo of yourself. Needed to complete forms when you arrive
TV license (if you plan on watching live TV via your PC or laptop – aerial sockets are not
provided in all study bedrooms)
What might I need after my first night?
You might want to share the cost of some of these items with your flat mates or buy them yourself
from Exeter city centre.
Cleaning products for your room, en-suite and kitchen
Laundry bin/basket
Washing up items including: dishcloth, washing up liquid, tea towels
Washing powder for laundry
What we provide:
Curtains. All bedrooms are equipped with flame retardant curtains which should not be
replaced with your own.
Cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, mop and bucket, irons and ironing board etc.)
Desk lighting is provided in bedrooms (apart from Rowancroft en-suite and studio rooms)
Mini fridge provided in bedrooms and a microwave provided in utility rooms
If other items are required for medical reasons please contact AccessAbility.
Items that aren’t allowed:
Any additional furniture or coat rails, unless required for medical reasons and pre-agreed
with AccessAbility
Candles, incense or any open flame device
Electrical appliances over 1200 watts in power
Cooking utensils or appliances of any type other than those specified above
*All students’ electrical equipment must be safe and in particular:
 Be CE marked
 Have sound mains lead and plug
 Be correctly rated for fuses fitted for the appliance
 Not be used in combination which overloads the electricity supply