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UNC Chapel Hill Move-in Checklist
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Packing List
Items from this list have been pulled in directly from (items indicated in bold text), along with some other recommended items. Select ‘i’ to select categories or more details, then start checking things off! See list below for items to leave at home.
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Bedding
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□ Blankets, bedspread, pillows
🏠 Have it
Sheets for Twin XL (mattress size is 80” long, 36” wide, 6” deep)
$ Buy it
Mattress cover
🙏🏼 Borrow it
Comforter or duvet
$ Buy it
Sheet set
$ Buy it
Mattress pad/topper
$ Buy it
Tech
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Laptop computer and security cable
🏠 Have it
Personal Electronics
🏠 Have it
Headphones
🏠 Have it
Charging cords, cables, and adapters
🏠 Have it
DVD / Blu-Ray player / Game console
🏠 Have it
3-Prong Power outlet strip with surge and cord fire protection
🏠 Have it
Alarm clock
🏠 Have it
Passwords for your streaming services
🏠 Have it
Kitchen / Appliances
6
Reusable bowl, plate, cup/mug, and utensils
🏠 Have it
Reusable food-storage containers
🏠 Have it
Reusable water bottle and travel mug
🏠 Have it
Coffee maker
🏠 Have it
Small refrigerator (Max size: 2’ X 3’ X 1’ or 6 Technology cubic feet)
🏠 Have it
Microwave oven
🏠 Have it
Personal Items
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Towels, washcloths, bathrobe
🏠 Have it
Shower shoes
🏠 Have it
Shower tote caddy/bucket
🏠 Have it
Toiletries
🏠 Have it
Hairdryer and other styling tools
🏠 Have it
Laundry/Clothes care
🏠 Have it
Ironing and ironing board
🏠 Have it
Other / Room extras
11
Clothes hangers
🏠 Have it
Academic supplies (backpack, pens, highlighters, notebooks, etc.)
🏠 Have it
Photo ID, U Card, credit/debit card, insurance cards, emergency contact information
🏠 Have it
Desk and floor lamps (must be single-bulb and not halogen)
🏠 Have it
Fan (for air circulation and white noise)
🏠 Have it
Carpet or rug
🏠 Have it
Board games, books, or other entertainment
🏠 Have it
Yoga mat or other wellness/workout items
🏠 Have it
Bicycle and U-lock
🏠 Have it
Curtains (All windows have blinds)
🏠 Have it
Tension rod and curtain for closets
without doors (see ‘i’ for more detail)
🏠 Have it
Health / Personal Care
9
Personal prescriptions
🏠 Have it
Glasses and contact lens supplies
🏠 Have it
Preferred over-the-counter medications
🏠 Have it
First aid kit
🏠 Have it
Reusable face coverings/masks
🏠 Have it
Hand sanitizer
🏠 Have it
Thermometer
🏠 Have it
Tissues
🏠 Have it
Sunscreen
🏠 Have it
Cleaning / Laundry
3
Dryer sheets and fabric softener
🏠 Have it
Collapsible drying rack
🏠 Have it
Cleaning supplies
🏠 Have it
Seasonal
5
Umbrella
🏠 Have it
Winter coat, hat, gloves
🏠 Have it
Wool socks
🏠 Have it
Waterproof/resistant shoes or boots
🏠 Have it
Sport gear (see ‘i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
🏡 What to leave at home
✔ Provided Items
NOTE: These examples are of typical furnishings in a room, but placement/color/size of each piece may vary.
One per resident. Beds can be bunked or lofted using the
hardware in the room. Mattresses are 80” long, 36” wide
and 6” deep and fit Twin XL sheets. Mattress covers are hypo-allergenic vinyl.
One per resident, typically like the one at right, except in
Hinton James, Craige, Ehringhaus, Avery, Parker and Teague where there is one dresser per room.
One per room. Large recycling bins are located outside each residential community
One desk and one chair per resident.
Rooms are limited to 1,800 watts of electrical usage at any time. No single appliance can exceed 1,000 watts of usage.
2 types of closets One per resident. Please note that in Hinton James, Craige, Ehringhaus, Avery, Parker and Teague the closets are part of the built-in casework. These closets have no doors.
𝙓 Prohibited Items
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