UNC Charlotte move in day can be extremely stressful during the freshman school year. Here is the complete UNCC packing list!
Room basics that you need to bring to UNC Charlotte during move in day
- Clothes
- Shoes
- Toiletries
- First Aid Kit
- Mattress pad
- Bedspread, comforter or blanket
- Desk lamp
- Towels and shower caddy
- Stereo
- Television
- Clock
- Sleeping bag if you want
- Wall mirror
- Alarm clock
- Fan
- Computer
- Printer
- Power strip/surge protector
- Mini-vacuum
- Pillows and pillowcases
- Linens to fit an extra long twin bed (36″ x 80″)
- Non-halogen desk lamp
- Trash bags
Room decorations that you could bring to UNC Charlotte during move in day
- Pictures
- Picture frames
- Photo clips
- Jewelry organizer
- Decorative baskets
- String lights
- Posters
- Wall Art
School Supplies that you need to bring during UNC Charlotte move in day
- Pencil Case
- Pencil Sharpener
- Erasers
- Highlighters
- Lunchbox
- Ruler
- Scissors
- External hard drive or USB or SD Card
- Wireless mouse
- Chargers (Phone, table, laptop)
- Staplers
- White out
- Textbooks
- iClicker (Check if you need for your classes)
- Calculator (Make sure to check which one you need)
- Laptop
- Backpack
- Pen and Pencils
- Binders
- Papers
- Tote bag
- Calendar
- Folders organizer
- Sticky Notes
Bathroom and shower essentials to bring during UNC Charlotte move in day
- Toilet paper
- Body wash
- Shampoo
- Lotion
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Bathroom rug
- Shower shoes
- Shower cap
- Towels
- Hand towels
Important documents to bring during UNC Charlotte move in day
- ID (Driver license, passport, student ID)
- Bank documents
- Credit card and debit card
- Checks
- Health Cards
What not to bring during UNC Charlotte move in day (IMPORTANT)
- Any appliance capable of heating grease or oil to a burning point (e.g. deep fryers, popcorn machines, etc.)
- Candles with wicks, incense, or other items that create an open flame
- Cats, dogs, and other non-fish pets except for approved ESAs, Service Animals, and those in pet-friendly housing.
- Additional door locks (e.g. chain or deadbolt)
- Flammable items (charcoal, lighter fluid, “open flame” grills, butane torches, fireworks, etc.)
- Halogen lamps/bulbs
- LED light strips with adhesive (example)
- Loft beds
- Multi-plug extension cords that do not have a fuse
- Multi-plug wall outlets that do not have a fuse
- Non-UL approved devices
- Oil burning lamps
- Antennas
- Personal wireless internet routers
- Space heaters
- Open coil burners/hot plates
- Transportation devices with Lithium Ion Batteries (e.g. hoverboards, skateboards, scooters, etc.) unless the device is approved through The Office of Disability
Permitted ONLY in apartment kitchens:
- Electric wok
- Electric griddle/grill
- Hot Air Cookers, including air fryers
- Indoor grills (George Foreman-type)
- Regular toaster
- Tea Kettles
- Instant Pots/Pressure Cooker/Rice Cooker
- Toaster oven
