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UC Irvine Move-in Checklist

A comprehensive checklist to track everything you need to bring or buy.

SiNing Chan

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This residence hall packing list was pulled directly from UC Irvine Housing page (items marked in bold, italicized text), along with addition items from other top online lists.

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Scroll down to see items you should leave at home.

Items highlighted in green have been purchased or picked up, and ready to be packed.

While the list already includes many eco-friendly items, additional items in green text have been added as sustainable alternatives.

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To learn more, visit the move-in page on the UC Irvine Housing site.⁠

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Category Group

Item (See 'i' for more details)

Status

Packed

Details

Remove

Bedding

Pillows

Pillow cases

Comforter, blanket, duvet

Extra long twin sheets: 80" long and 38" wide (click ‘i’ for more)

Mattress pad

Mattress protector

Personal Care

Towels

Washcloths

Bathrobe or something to wear to the community bathroom (click ‘i’ for more details)

Shower shoes

Shower caddy

Toiletries

Hairdryer and other styling tools

Fan

Biodegradable soap

Organic shampoo & conditioner

Organic or bamboo towels

Bath mat

Soap, shampoo

Eye masks, ear plugs, and white noise machines (to help with sleeping)

Cleaning / Laundry

Laundry detergent

Coat hangers

Laundry supplies, iron, laundry bag or basket

Disinfecting Wipes/dusting supplies (click ‘i’ for more details)

Trash bags

Biodegradable laundry detergent

Biodegradable all-purpose cleaner

Recycled content paper towels

Foldable drying rack

Cleaning supplies/vacuum and broom (*Only relevant to Arroyo Vista)

Iron (automatic shut-off required)

Kitchen / Appliances

Kitchenware (Pots, pan, dishes, utensils, etc.)

Reusable food-storage containers

Reusable beverage container for use at residence hall bottle filling stations

Micro-fridge compact combination (click ‘i’ for more details)

Compostable waste collection bin; any container with a lid will work

Electrical cooking appliances (toasters, coffee pots, rice cookers, etc). Permitted only in kitchen areas, not in student rooms.

Tech

Computer (click ‘i’ for details)

Telephones (most student use their cell phones)

Headphones/ear buds with a microphone for video conferencing/calls

Charging cords, cables, and adapters

Television (rooms are equipped with cable hookups)

Alarm clock (click ‘i’ for details)

Surge protector

Cable clips / organizers

Computer cable lock to secure computer to your desk

Portable charger for phone

Portable bluetooth speaker

Flashlight

Extra batteries for electronics

Non-wireless printer for convenience (Click ‘i’ for more details)

External keyboard and mouse, if you use a laptop (click ‘i’ for more)

Computer needs, such as a flash drive, mousepad, and small screwdriver

Printer and extra ink cartridges (Energy Star rated is preferred)

Calculator

Seasonal

Umbrella

Clothes for all climate types, including rain gear

Sport gear (see ‘i’ for more details)

Warm coat or parka

Waterproof shoes or boots

Other

General school supplies (click ‘i’ for more)

Bank Card/Credit Card

Study/desk Lamp (If you bring a halogen lamp, it must be UL approved and have a safety shield over the bulb.)

Items to decorate your room, such as pictures, posters and plants (see 'i’ for more details)

Board games, books, or other entertainment

Sports equipment: rollerblades, basketball, tennis racquet, snowboard, etc. (Check school for policies)

Bicycle and U-Lock (click ‘i’ for more ideas)

Reusable shopping bags

Recycled-content notebooks

Mirror

Storage cart/bins

Wall-safe adhesives

Door stop

Dry erase board

Desk or paper organizers

Lap desk for laptop or tablet

Step stool

Odor eliminator

Under-bed storage

Reusable shopping bag(s)

Sewing kit

Health insurance card and other forms of identification (e.g., driver's license)

Names, addresses and phone numbers of your bank and credit card companies

Emergency supplies for disaster preparedness (see ‘i’ for more a list of recommended items)

Folding chair for use at outdoor (physically-distanced) gatherings

Health / Wellness - Covid Prevention

Hand sanitizer

Face-coverings may be required in certain areas, if recommended by public health authorities. Bring an adequate supply!

Disinfectant cleaning supplies

Thermometer for temperature monitoring

Quarantine "Go Bag" containing essentials for temporary relocation in the event of a positive Covid test

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Items that students typically leave at home:

✔ Provided Items

Extra Large sized (XL) bed

Cable hookups for televisions

Microwaves and refrigerators are available in the hall kitchens.

𝙓 What not to bring

For more information, see

https://housing.uci.edu/communityLife/Policies.html⁠

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Weapons of any type

Drugs/drug paraphernalia/non-prescription drugs

Alcohol (for students under 21 years of age)

Open heating elements or flames (candles, incense, butane burners, etc.)

Electric vehicles (electric skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, etc.)

Vaping Materials

Tobacco products (University of California is a Tobacco Free and Smoke Free campus)

Heaters, sun lamps

Pets (except fish, see Housing policy for details)

Drones

Personal routers. Undergraduate housing communities are equipped with wireless internet service.

Dry erase boards or cork boards (not allowed on interior or exterior doors)

Microwaves - The only microwaves allowed in student rooms are those included in the "micro-fridge" compact combination (refrigerator/freezer/microwave) units. These units may be rented or purchased through a UCI endorsed company, Collegiate Concepts, Inc. Information packets will be sent to residents by College Concepts Inc. in late August. You may also visit

www.collegefridge.com⁠

for more information and to order a micro-fridge. To ensure delivery prior to moving in we encourage you to sign up by mid-September. Orders may also be made up to and during move-in weekend. If both or all roommates order a micro-fridge, additional contracts will be canceled and the students will be notified.

Please note: Microwaves and refrigerators are available in the hall kitchens. Refrigerators in individual rooms are permitted if they are UL-approved and not larger than 4.3 cubic feet. Electrical cooking appliances are permitted only in kitchen areas. Information regarding renting a "Micro-Fridge" (combination microwave, refrigerator and freezer) for your room can be found at

www.collegefridge.com⁠

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