Things to Bring
Now that you have had a taste of what life at The University of Texas at Austin will be like, it’s time to begin preparing for the start of the new semester. To help you in this endeavor, listed below are items you may want to have as you begin your college career.
- Address book
- Alarm clock
- Backpack or book bag
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Bathroom items (shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc.)
- Batteries (all sizes)
- Bicycle and bicycle lock
- Blank CDs
- Cable Jumper (for cable TV in the residence halls)
- Calculator
- Calendar or planner
- Camera and film
- Cell phone with charger
- Checkbook
- Cleaning supplies
- Computer and printer
- Day planner
- Dictionary, thesaurus, reference books, writers’ guides and other important literature
- Dry erase board and markers
- Eating utensils (bowl, plate, glass and silverware)
- Fan
- First-aid kit (aspirin, bandages, thermometer, etc.)
- Flashlight
- Gym bag and exercise items
- Hairdryer
- Hangers
- High school yearbook
- Insurance policy information
- Iron
- Jackets (heavy and light)
- Laundry basket and detergent
- Light bulbs
- Mattress pad, sheets, blanket, comforter and pillows
- Medical and dental information
- Mirror
- Money
- Nail clippers and tweezers
- Non-perishable food items
- Outfit for a formal occasion
- Pictures of family and friends
- Posters and other room decorations
- Power strips (UL-rated maximum of 15 amps and 1875 watts with built-in circuit breaker)
- Quarters for laundry
- Radio
- Removable adhesive to hang posters, pictures, etc.
- Ruler, scissors, calculator, notebooks and other school supplies
- Sewing kit
- Shower caddy
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Stamps and stationery
- Storage crates
- Study light (no halogen lamps over 120 watts)
- Study pillow for bed
- Swimsuit
- Telephone and answering machine
- Throw rugs
- Tissues
- Towels
- TV, DVD player and movies
- Umbrella/raincoat
- Vitamins and supplements
- Watch
- Your favorite belongings—to make your place feel like home