Documents (keep these in your hand luggage)
- Admission letter and any acceptance or registration forms
- NRC or passport
- Grade 12 certificate or results slip and other certificates
- Passport-size photos
- Fee payment receipts or sponsorship letter
- Accommodation booking or allocation letter
Take photocopies, and keep digital copies on your phone or email.
Bedding and room essentials
- Bedsheets, blanket and pillow (a mattress too if your place does not provide one)
- Mosquito net, especially in the rainy season
- Padlock for your room or locker
- Extension cord and a small torch or rechargeable lamp
- Towels, hangers and a bucket
Ask your accommodation what is already provided before you buy.
Kitchen and daily life
- Plates, cup, cutlery, a pot and a cooking spoon if you will cook
- Toiletries, laundry soap and a basin
- Basic first-aid items and any personal medication
- Clothes for the season, closed shoes and a raincoat or umbrella
Study gear
- Laptop or tablet and a charger (if you have one)
- Notebooks, pens, a calculator and a flash drive
- A power bank and a phone with a data bundle
You do not need to buy textbooks before you know your course list. Use the course list for your program to see what you will study.
Money and safety
Carry only what you need, keep cash and valuables secure, and be careful with big payments. Pay fees through the university's official channels and keep receipts.
Tip: Freshman Hub brings this together in one app: programs and courses, campus map, accommodation, dates and a checklist. Open Freshman Hub or see every feature.
Information here is general guidance and can change. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with your university's official notices.