Whether 快播视频 is a short road trip or a long haul flight away, here is all the information you need to pack your suitcases and make your way to campus.
Plan your journey with advice on everything from trains to airport transfers.
Explore our Maps and Directions page for details on road, air, rail, bus and cycle travel as well as information on accessibility, parking and electrical vehicle charging points.
If you're moving into University-managed accommodation, the accommodation is fully furnished but you will need to bring some personal items.
During Arrivals Weekend there are opportunities to purchase items for your accommodation at reduced prices. The pop-up Eco Market offers a wide selection of preloved essential student household items including cookware, kitchen utensils, and room décor. Meanwhile ReStore 快播视频, our on-campus sustainability shop, provides preloved clothing and home essentials, with proceeds contributing to local charity, St John's Hospice. There are also supermarkets and shops in the city centre to explore.
Here is a list of what’s provided, and what we recommend you bring.
All study bedrooms are furnished with carpet or vinyl flooring, and curtains or blinds. They contain a bed, desk and chair, shelving, wardrobe and waste bin. Most rooms also have some storage space under the bed and above the wardrobe.
All communal kitchens contain fridges and freezers, but storage space is relatively limited so keep that in mind when you're doing your shopping. For cooking, kitchens include an electric cooker (featuring a hob, oven and grill), a microwave, an electric kettle, and most kitchens have a toaster. For cleaning, there is also a vacuum cleaner, dustpan, brush, mop and bucket. There will also be an iron and ironing board provided.
You will need to provide your own bedding. Many of our single beds are now longer than average, at 2100mm, so make sure any fitted sheets you buy are big enough. All students are advised to use a mattress protector, as any damage would require the mattress to be replaced, which would be taken out of your accommodation deposit.
Whether you bring them with you or buy them on the day you arrive, don’t forget to have a couple of towels ready.
A few pieces of cookware to enable you to cook, eat and store the food you like is all you need. For those keen to pack light, inexpensive kitchen items can be purchased on campus or in the city centre.
Your phone, your laptop, a tablet, maybe some speakers, a hair dryer or tongs – the electrical items you rely on can quickly add up. So a good quality bar adapter (the long flat form of plug extension that offers a few more sockets) will be useful, but please don’t use a cube version. You should also check that any electrical items are safe and compatible with the voltage system in the UK. If you’re travelling from overseas, you might want to bring a three-pin plug adapter with you. And don’t forget all the leads and chargers!
While it can get quite hot in the summer, 快播视频 can become quite cold and wet over the autumn and winter months so you definitely want to have some warm layers and a good coat at the ready. A decent umbrella will also be a wise investment. Then think about the things you are likely to do once you get here – lectures in the day, plus your favourite sports or hobbies, nights out with your new friends – and pack what you need. Don’t go overboard and bring everything you own. If you want to travel light, there are plenty of shops in the area that sell a range of clothing.
Plasters and painkillers are always good to have ready. If you don’t have them packed, you can pick them up at the campus pharmacy or one of the on-campus shops.
You should bring proof of funding and identity, as well as railcards, bank cards and money and your NHS and National Insurance numbers. If you plan to take on part-time work as a student, don't forget to bring your passport as you'll need it for any 'right to work' checks.
If you are travelling from overseas, scroll down the page to find a detailed list of documents you should bring.
A rucksack or satchel to carry your books and any electrical devices to and from class is a must-have item.
If you can’t fit them in your luggage, you can easily buy them here.
Some other things you may want to buy once you get here. Washing up liquid, kitchen/bathroom surface cleaner and a cloth are your cleaning essentials.
And don’t forget your toothbrush!
There are lots of bike paths in 快播视频 and the local area, and there are plenty of bike storage options on campus, so if you have room to bring your bike, you will likely find it useful. Bikes can also be purchased once you're here - there are bike shops in the city centre, and a used bike sale takes place on campus in the first term. Students can even hire a bike for the whole term through the University’s Bike Hire Scheme.
You can find out more about cycling in 快播视频, and if you don't fancy cycling, there are also frequent bus services from campus.
If you have one, we would encourage you to bring it. There are also around campus, as well as .
You may already have an idea of the sports and hobbies you want to explore while at 快播视频. Just bear in mind the limited amount of space you will have in your room to store larger items.
It’s great to bring a few things to make your new place feel familiar. But don’t feel you have to strip your bedroom of all its furnishings and bring them with you. Plant and poster sales typically take place on campus in the first term, so it will be easy to personalise your new space.
If you're still deciding what to pack, and you'd like some advice from someone who's been through a university move-in already, check out this packing blog by student digital ambassador Maria.
Interested in reducing your environmental impact while also saving money? Explore tips on living sustainably at 快播视频.
There are very strict rules about what you can bring into the UK without paying duty tax. Some goods such as plants and foods are also restricted by law, and there are strict rules on drugs. If you are not sure what goods you can bring into the UK, you should check with your local British Embassy or High Commission.
You can also find out more information through .
Checklist of things to consider when travelling from overseas.
Find out more information about general guidance and support for international students.
"Welcome Week was absolutely perfect for me. It gave me a chance to meet all of my flatmates, explore the campus, explore the city, get involved in my college’s activities, and so much more. I have started coming back to 快播视频 a week before term starts to give myself a mini-freshers before going back into lectures!" - Erin, Pendle College
