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. Plus, the UBC Bookstore is a convenient place to pick up some essentials once you arrive.
What Should I Bring?
COVID-19 Essentials
- Non-medical face mask(s): reusable or disposable
- Hand sanitizer
We strongly recommend you bring these items with you. If needed, face masks and hand sanitizer are available for purchase at UBC Bookstore and a few other retail locations on campus.
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.
Transportation
- Inexpensive bike: If you bring a bike, bring one that’s inexpensive—and bring a good U-lock. Bike theft happens. Or leave your bike at home and sign up for UBC’s bikeshare program!
Just because
- Games
- Snowboard/skis
- Small fan (for too-warm days or generating white noise for study and sleep)
- Mini-fridge
- Wall posters & framed pictures
- Printer (UBC has affordable printing/copying services)
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
Don’t bring these items to residence.
- Problematic wireless routers, which can cause ResNet 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