Moving to college is a big step and coming prepared is crucial for a smooth transition. Before going shopping, here's what we recommend bringing:
South Village
- Alarm clock
- Backrest/floor cushions
- Blanket/comforter/duvet
- Desk/floor lamps (not halogen)
- Extra-long twin sheets
- Face coverings
- Games/playing cards
- Mattress pad
- Pictures/picture frames (no wall mounting)
- Pillows/pillowcases
- Power strip (must have integrated circuit breaker)/surge protectors
- Non-Mercury thermometer
- Weapons of any type
- Drugs/drug paraphernalia/non-prescription drugs
- Alcohol (for students under 21 years of age)
- Open heating elements or flames (candles, incense, butane burners, etc.)
- Electric vehicles (electric skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, etc.)
- Vaping Materials
- Tobacco products (University of California is a Tobacco Free and Smoke-Free campus)
- Heaters, sun lamps
- Pets (except fish, see Housing policy for details)
- Drones
- Personal routers. Undergraduate housing communities are equipped with wireless internet service.
- Dry-erase boards or cork boards (not allowed on interior or exterior doors)
- Microwaves
- Batteries
- Command hooks
- Desk organizers
- Hangers/closet organizers
- Storage units
- Over-the-door racks
- Laundry
- Detergent
- Iron (with auto shut-off)/ironing board
- Laundry bag/pop-up hamper
- Safety pins/sewing kit
- Dish soap
- Dishcloth and towel
- Refrigerator (<4.0 cubic feet and 1.5 amps).
- Reusable water bottles
University Apartments
The University Apartments are fully furnished. Kitchens include a stove, microwave, refrigerator and, in some units, a dishwasher.
- Pillows
- Twin XL bed sheets and blankets
- Mattress pad (optional)
- Under-the-bed storage trays
- Desk lamp
- Small wastebasket
- Alarm clock (optional)
- TV (optional)
- Computer/laptop (optional)
- Clothes hangers
- Laundry basket or bag
- Sewing kit
- Towels
- Bath mat
- Shower caddie
- Toilet paper
- Personal toiletries and grooming items
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- First Aid Kit: band-aids, alcohol swabs, Q-tips, ace bandages, etc.
- Cookware (pots and pans)
- Cooking utensils
- Can opener
- Bowls and plates
- Cups, glasses, mugs
- Silverware
- Dish towels
- Paper towels
- Napkins
- Food
- Plastic storage bags
- Food-storage containers
- Non-abrasive all-purpose cleaner
- Trash bags
- Mop
- Broom
- Paper towels
- Cleaning sponge
- Disinfectant wipes
- Dish soap
- Laundry detergent and fabric softener
- Iron and ironing board
- Vacuum
- Furniture
- Microwave
- Pets (Fish are allowed: one 10-gallon tank is allowed per resident.)
- Space heater
- Refrigerator
- Hot plate
- Weapons, ammunition, fireworks, explosives or dangerous or flammable chemicals
If you have any questions about what to bring or are unsure about any items you may need, contact us at [email protected] or 323-343-4800.