Everyone wonders the same thing: What should I bring? What could I bring? What not to bring? Space in residence is limited so bring only what is necessary. UBC Bookstore is a convenient place to pick up some essentials once you arrive.
What Should I Bring?
Create your own home-away-from-home.
Essentials:
- Bed & bath linens
- Your favourite pillow
- Alarm clock
- Headphones
- Toiletries and tote bag
- Clothes hangers
- Laundry bag and detergent
- Sewing kit
- Emergency kit
Electronics:
- Computer and security lock
- Ethernet cable
- Extension cord
- Power bar and surge protector
- Headphones
- Alarm clock
For lounge snacking:
- Food containers
- Cutlery
- Microwave-safe dishes
- Dishcloth & soap
- Your favourite mug
- Permitted appliances (see below)
For suites with kitchens:
- Pots & pans
- Cutlery, cooking utensils
- Dishes & tupperware
- Cleaning supplies
- Toilet paper
- Permitted appliances (see below)
To wear:
- Raingear, umbrella, boots
- Fall/winter accessories
- Some dressy clothes
- Slippers
- Robe & flip-flops
Just in case:
- Identification documents
- Health care card
- Insurance papers
- Prescriptions/medications
What Could I Bring?
Consider these items optional.
Just because:
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- Games
- Snowboard/skis
- Inexpensive bicycle with U-lock
- Printer (UBC has printing/copying services)
- Mini-fridge
- Wall posters & framed pictures
Permitted cooking appliances:
- Sandwich maker
- Toaster
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Mini-fridge (up to 5 cubic feet)
- Rice cooker
- Toaster oven
What Not To Bring
Your Residence Contract contains a comprehensive list of items that are not allowed in residence. These include:
- Problematic wireless routers (TP-Link model TL-WR842N has been known to cause Internet outages)
- Unauthorized furniture
- BBQs
- Propane
- Expensive bicycles
- Expensive jewelry
- Prohibited Items
- Explosives
- Firecrackers
- Hoverboards
- Real, Replica or Fake Guns/Weapons (refer to Weapons clause in Residence Contract for further detail)
- Illegal drugs
- Large appliances such as washing machines, clothes dryers, stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators (small bar fridges and mini freezers permitted)
- Pets
- Hot plates and butane burners
- Subwoofer audio equipment
- Mercury Thermometers