UC Irvine Move-in Checklist

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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.⁠

Packing List

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Category Group

Item (See 'i' for more details)

Status

Packed

Details

Remove

Bedding

Pillows

🏠 Have it

Pillow cases

🏠 Have it

Comforter, blanket, duvet

$ Buy it

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

$ Buy it

Mattress pad

🙏🏼 Borrow it

Mattress protector

🏠 Have it

Personal Care

Towels

🏠 Have it

Washcloths

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

Shower shoes

🏠 Have it

Shower caddy

🏠 Have it

Toiletries

🏠 Have it

Hairdryer and other styling tools

🏠 Have it

Fan

🏠 Have it

Biodegradable soap

🏠 Have it

Organic shampoo & conditioner

🏠 Have it

Organic or bamboo towels

🏠 Have it

Bath mat

🏠 Have it

Soap, shampoo

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

Cleaning / Laundry

Laundry detergent

🏠 Have it

Coat hangers

🏠 Have it

Laundry supplies, iron, laundry bag or basket

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

Trash bags

🏠 Have it

Biodegradable laundry detergent

🏠 Have it

Biodegradable all-purpose cleaner

🏠 Have it

Recycled content paper towels

🏠 Have it

Foldable drying rack

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

Iron (automatic shut-off required)

🏠 Have it

Kitchen / Appliances

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

🏠 Have it

Reusable food-storage containers

🏠 Have it

Reusable beverage container for use at residence hall bottle filling stations

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

Tech

Computer (click ‘i’ for details)

🏠 Have it

Telephones (most student use their cell phones)

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

Charging cords, cables, and adapters

🏠 Have it

Television (rooms are equipped with cable hookups)

🏠 Have it

Alarm clock (click ‘i’ for details)

🏠 Have it

Surge protector

🏠 Have it

Cable clips / organizers

🏠 Have it

Computer cable lock to secure computer to your desk

🏠 Have it

Portable charger for phone

🏠 Have it

Portable bluetooth speaker

🏠 Have it

Flashlight

🏠 Have it

Extra batteries for electronics

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

Calculator

🏠 Have it

Seasonal

Umbrella

🏠 Have it

Clothes for all climate types, including rain gear

🏠 Have it

Sport gear (see ‘i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

Warm coat or parka

🏠 Have it

Waterproof shoes or boots

🏠 Have it

Other

General school supplies (click ‘i’ for more)

🏠 Have it

Bank Card/Credit Card

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

Board games, books, or other entertainment

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

Reusable shopping bags

🏠 Have it

Recycled-content notebooks

🏠 Have it

Mirror

🏠 Have it

Storage cart/bins

🏠 Have it

Wall-safe adhesives

🏠 Have it

Door stop

🏠 Have it

Dry erase board

🏠 Have it

Desk or paper organizers

🏠 Have it

Lap desk for laptop or tablet

🏠 Have it

Step stool

🏠 Have it

Odor eliminator

🏠 Have it

Under-bed storage

🏠 Have it

Reusable shopping bag(s)

🏠 Have it

Sewing kit

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

Health / Wellness - Covid Prevention

Hand sanitizer

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

Disinfectant cleaning supplies

🏠 Have it

Thermometer for temperature monitoring

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

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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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