What to bring with you
You can’t bring everything you own with you, so try to pack smart and bring just the essentials. Here are some suggestions of what not to forget!
Important documents
- Passport or national identity card as identification (ID) for collecting your student ID card
- International students may require visa or immigration status documents, programme of studies information, accommodation forms, CAS letter and information. Get more information on our International students welcome pages.
- Your accommodation paperwork
Personal items
- Clothes and footwear (be prepared for cold weather throughout late autumn and winter so make sure you have covered shoes and warm clothing)
- Toiletries – make sure you include hand sanitiser
- Towels
- Coat hangers
- Bag or basket for your laundry
- Stationery e.g. pens, notepad
- Laptop
- USB stick or portable hard drive
- Bag or rucksack
- Medicines and first aid supplies
- Face coverings (Scottish Government guidelines currently require you to wear a face covering on public transport and certain indoor spaces. See the Scottish Government website for more details about the use of face coverings)
- Any other items that you will need to adhere to Scottish Government safety guidelines in relation to Covid-19.
Bed linen
If you’re staying in University accommodation a bedding pack (2 each of sheets, duvet covers and pillow cases) along with a pillow and duvet will be provided for you in your room so you only need bring any extra items you require.
Electrical equipment
Any electrical equipment that you bring with you (i.e. stereos, phone chargers, hairdryers etc.) should be Portable Appliance Tested (PAT) – refer to our electrical equipment PAT test form which you should download and bring with you when you move in.
Furniture
If you wish to bring any additional furniture or electrical goods into residences please contact us to request permission from accommodation staff prior to arrival.
Kitchen items
All kitchens in University accommodation have a cooker, fridge, freezer, kettle and microwave oven.
You may want to bring:
- Cutlery, dishes, mugs, glasses
- Cooking utensils/pots and pans
- Containers
- Oven gloves and tea towel
- Dish cloth
You and your flatmates might want to buy some items jointly such as:
- Washing up liquid
- Cleaning products
- Bin bags
- Toilet tissue/kitchen roll
Deep fat fryers are not allowed in any of the residences.
Television
Willow Court, Beech Court, Juniper Court and Alexander Court (townhouse and family accommodation only) are supplied with a TV in the lounge area. The University has licensed this TV. Andrew Stewart Hall, John Forty's Court and Alangrange all have a communal TV lounge.
If you’re in any other University accommodation and wish to have a TV in your bedroom, or in the communal area of your flat, you are responsible for ensuring you purchase the correct licence.
Contact us
If you have any questions about University of Stirling accommodation, please get in touch.