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What to Bring

Move-In & Out

Moving to college is a big deal, and many students have a lot on their minds. We have compiled a helpful list of what you should and should not bring to campus.

We also recommend that students work with their roommates or suitemates to coordinate who will bring certain shared items, such as a TV or cleaning materials.

Download Our Move-In Check-Off List

What to Pack

  • Bedding (for full or twin XL-see residence hall pages)
  • Broom/Small Vacuum Cleaner
  • Cleaning Products
  • Trash Can/Recycling Bin
  • Headphones
  • Plug Strip with Surge Protector (must have integrated circuit breaker)
  • Flashlight
  • Batteries
  • Lamp/Desk Lamp (non-halogen)
  • Stackable Storage System/Boxes
  • Room Decorations
  • Over the Door Free Standing Mirror
  • Shower Curtain for Closet Cover (CS, SZ)
  • Bicycle/Bicycle Lock/Helmet
  • Basic First Aid Kit
  • Pain Reliever
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Contact Lens Supplies/Glasses
  • Insurance Cards
  • Medical Information
  • Personal Hygiene Items
  • Shower Shoes
  • Toiletry Bag/Shower Caddy
  • Towels/Washcloths
  • Clothes Hangers
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Laundry Bag/Hamper
  • General School Supplies (pencils/pens, paper, notebooks etc.)
  • Bookbag
  • Calculator
  • Paperclips
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Stapler
  • Flash Drive
  • Command Strips (BK, GH, SZ, US)
  • Thumbtacks (CS, IH, KH,PH, SH,TH, LH, SC, SL, SV)

What NOT to Pack

  • Any Type of Firearm or Bullets
  • Weapons of any Kind
  • Double-Sided Sticky Tape
  • Wall-Mounted Bookshelf
  • Wall-Mounted Mirror
  • Wall-Mounted Frames
  • Deep Fryers
  • Electric Skillet
  • Expensive Jewelry
  • Oil Lamps
  • Toaster Oven
  • Oil Popcorn Popper
  • George Foreman Grill
  • Gas or Charcoal Grill
  • Curtains (unless flame retardant)
  • Lava Lamp
  • Space Heaters
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Halogen Lamps
  • Paintball, Water, Nerf or Other Recreational/Toy Guns
  • Pets (with the exception of fish in 20 gallon tank or less)
  • Hover Boards
  • Scooters
  • Electronic Skateboards
  • LED Light Strips
  • Waterbeds/Mattresses
  • Illegal Drugs
  • Drug Paraphernalia
  • Candles (ceremonial, decorative or display)
  • Incense
  • Hookahs
  • Fireworks
  • Non-Fire Retardant Material Used to Decorate
  • Wireless Routers
  • Third Party Loft Beds
  • Incandescent Bulbs
  • Road/Traffic Signs or Safety Cones
  • Extension Cords

This is not an all-inclusive list. If you have questions please contact Housing and Residence Life prior to your arrival to campus.

Contact Housing & Residence Life

Housing & Residence Life

Phone: (910) 962-3241
Fax: (910) 962-7032

housing@uncw.edu

601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5959

Regular Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summer and Winter Break Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.