Your New Student

Packing List

Moving away from home can be a stressful experience for both students and their families. In the heat of the moment, it is common for students to forget items that they may need later. Although this is not an exhaustive list, here are some suggestions for what students may want to pack when they move to campus:

Posters/Decorations for walls
Plants
Power strips/multi-pronged surge protector
Carpet
Storage crates
Electronics (TV, DVD, Computer, etc)
Air popcorn poppers
Small refrigerators (can also be rented through University Housing)
Alarm Clock
Bed Linens (extra long)
Can opener
Clothes hangers
Desk lamp
Dishes and cups
Fan
Laundry bag
Personal medications
Pillows
Toiletries
Towels and washcloths
Umbrella
Warm winter clothing (hats, mittens, snow boots, heavy coat, scarf)
Multiple identification documents for campus employment (such as a U.S. passport, a driver's license or state identification card, U.S. social security card, birth certificate, etc. Click here for a full list.)

The Housing Information Office also provides a printable packing list at: http://www.housing.umich.edu/system/files/pdfs/what_to_bring_to_campus.pdf