Skip to main content
Admissions
Academics
Financial Aid
Campus Life
Athletics
Get To Know UNI
Support UNI
UNI Bookstore
Search UNI
Search UNI
Calendar
eLearning
A-Z Index
Rod Library
Email
MyUNIverse
Directory
Jobs@UNI
About UHD
Our Story
Our Leadership
Inclusive Excellence
Housing & Dining Guide
Student Employment
Central Office Jobs
Dining Service Jobs
Custodial Jobs
Housing Jobs
RA
DA
AA
Graduate Jobs
Advertising Policy
Dining Centers
Redeker Center
Residence Halls
Housing
Why Live on Campus?
Places to Live
Bender Hall
Campbell Hall
Dancer Hall
Hagemann Hall
Jennings Court Apartments
Lawther Hall
Noehren Hall
Panther Village
Rider Hall
Roth Apartments
Shull Hall
Live 2 Succeed
Residential Communities
All-Gender Housing
Laundry
Facility Repair Request
Mailing Addresses
Smooth Move
PRIOR TO MOVE-IN: Room Basics
PRIOR TO MOVE-IN: To-Do List
PRIOR TO MOVE-IN: Packing Tips
PRIOR TO MOVE-IN: FAQ
MOVE-IN: Fall
MOVE-IN: Spring
MOVE-IN: Summer
Hawkeye Community College/Allen Students
CP Parking
Standards for Conduct
Summer Housing
RHA
NRHH
Conference & Guest Housing
Conference Housing
Group Housing
Individual Housing
Guest Housing
Guest Housing
RA Conference
Register for the Conference
Case Study
Housing
Schedule
Keynote
Addresses for GPS
Wifi on Campus
Committee
Conference Booklet
FAQ's
Submit a Program/Bulletin Board Proposal
Bathrooms
Dining
Why Eat At UNI?
Places to Eat
23rd Street Market
Biscotti's
Book Bistro
Chats
Essentials
Food Court
Piazza
Rialto
Schindigs
Hours
Menus
Meal Plans
Dietary Accommodations
Sustainability
Care Packages
Flowers by Flowerama
Hugs from Home
Catering
Order Group Meals
Student Employment
Dining Scholarship
Coke Contract
Contract & Rates
Housing & Dining Rates
Housing Rates
Dining Rates
Housing & Dining Contract
New Students
Returning Students
Recontracting
Summer Housing
Contract Terms & Conditions
Catering
Housing & Dining
You are here
Home
»
Housing
»
Smooth Move
PRIOR TO MOVE-IN: Packing Tips
What's Included
Central Room Light
Blinds/Curtains
Wastebasket
Recycling Container
Wood Loft (85”l x 39.625”w x 74”h)
Mattress (36”w x 78-80”l)
Mattress Cover
Desk
Chair
Hanging Closet Space
Dresser Drawers
What you SHOULD Bring
UNI ID
Bedding (also available through Residence Hall Linens:
ocm.com/uni
)
Pillow
Extra Blankets
Towels
Washcloths/Loofa
Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner
Shower Caddy
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, Q-Tips, etc)
Flip Flops/Shower Shoes
Cell Phone & Charger
Clothing (limited amounts, by season)
Hangers
Fan
Surge Protector
HE Laundry Detergent
Laundry Basket or Bag
School Supplies
Cleaning Supplies (glass cleaner, multipurpose spray, dish soap, etc)
Cash and Debit/Credit Card
Key Ring
Medications (prescription and OTC)
Umbrella
What you CAN Bring
Laptop/Tablet (there are computer labs)
Items to Hang Decorations (push pins recommended)
Driver’s License/State ID/Passport
Social Security Card (for employment)
Eating Utensils (silverware, plates, cups, can opener)
Bike & Heavy Duty Lock
Closet Hooks
Desk Lamp (no halogen torchiere)
Toaster
Music Player & Headphones
Network Cable
Electric Blanket
Heating Pad
Hair Dryer
Curling Iron/Straightener
Razor
Iron
What you CANNOT Bring
Candles (unless you cut out the wick)
Space Heaters
Air Conditioners
Pets (unless it’s a fish that fits in a 29 gallon or less tank)
Wireless Router
Halogen Lamps
Hot Plates
Sunlamps
Live Trees
Waterbed
Ceiling Fan
Fireworks/Explosives
Hoverboard
Open Coil Appliances
Weapons or Ammunition, including toy weapons, as defined by IA law and University policy
What You Should Coordinate with Your Roommate
Furniture (futon, chairs, etc)
Carpet/Rug
Vacuum Cleaner
Decorations (posters, pictures)
Microwave
Refrigerator (4.5 cu ft or smaller)
TV (must be digital w/ an internal QAM tuner)
Gaming System
Coffee maker
Cooking appliance (w/ closed UL-approved heating elements)
Food Storage (shelving, stackables)
