What is provided in your accommodation
Not sure what to pack for uni?
At Worcester, our Residential Life Team ensures your accommodation has all the essentials waiting for you, so all you need to bring is your personal touch. To help you prepare, here’s a quick guide to what’s provided.
Kitchen and communal areas
- Fridges and Freezers
- Ovens and Hobs
- Kettles
- Toasters
- Microwaves
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Dining table and chairs (except in Traditional Halls)
- Seating (except in Traditional Halls)
- Waste and recycling bins
- Cleaning equipment - vacuum, mop, bucket, broom dustpan and brush
Bedrooms
- Bed, mattress and cover
- Desk
- Height adjustable chair
- Wardrobe/drawers
- Book shelves
- Noticeboard
- Curtains
- Desk lamp
- Waste paper bin
- Mirror
- Hand wash basin (in Traditional and Classic Plus Halls)
Ensuite bathrooms
- Shower Cubicle (wheelchair accessable rooms will have a wet room)
- WC
- Hand wash basin
- Mirror
What to bring to your accommodation
Kitchen and Communal areas
- Pots and pans (just bring the basics to start with as your flat mates may have all bought similar items to you and you don't need 5 woks!)
- A chopping board
- Cutlery and utensils
- A tin opener
- Baking trays
- A sieve or colander
- Peeler/cheese grater/measuring jug
- Mugs, glasses, plates, bowls
- Tea towels/kitchen roll/washing up liquid/washing powder
- Food
Bedrooms
- Bedding (including pillows)
- Laundry bags
- Clothes hangers
- Chargers, extension leads and adaptors (no cube extension plugs)
- Stationery
Ensuite bathrooms
- Towels
- Bath mat
- Toilet roll and cleaning products
Essentials
- Photo ID and important documents (passport, a copy of your birth certificate, your national insurance number, VISA, student finance details)
- Money and bank cards (We advise you to bring only enough money to cover the first few days)
- Mobile phone (International students are advised to get a UK sim card as soon as possible)
What not to bring to accommodation
- Portable heaters
- Heated airers
- Candles, tea lights, incense sticks, wax melts, oil burners.
- Mains powered fairy lights
- Electrical items that have not been PAT tested
- Pets
- Additional furniture or soft furnishings
- Deep fat fryers
- Weapons (including decorative weapons)
- Dangerous items
Further information can be found in your licence agreement.
For more information on the different types of accomodation we have, detailed information on bills and how to apply, see our Accommodation guide.
Get in touch
Our Accommodation Team are here to give you advice, help you apply and support you throughout your time at University, making sure you are happy and settled in your new home.
If you have any questions, please call 01905 855300 or email accommodationteam@worc.ac.uk