UVA outsiders packing list!

TOILETRIES!!!
● Toothbrush (mouthwash, floss, toothpicks + toothpaste)
● Insect spray
● Towel
● Hair ties!!!! Headbands!!!
● I’d suggest travel sized shampoo/conditioner/hair products and you get
actual ones there
● DEO + perfume + body spray + essential scents
● Soap/ body wash
● Hairbrush/ comb/ hair products
● !!!hairdryer!!! Only if necessary
● Body cream/ hand cream/ face cream
● Your skin care routine products IF you don’t want to buy them there
● Makeup routine products
● Nail clipper
● Tweezers
● Sunscreen
● Tissues
● Shaving products
● Pads/ tampons (might be best to buy it there)
● Bathrobe
● Sponge
● HAND SANITIZER

CLOTHES
● UNDERWEAR v important- lots :) at least 2 weeks worth!
● Socks ^^
● Jackets
● Raincoat
● Everyday shirts (for class)
● Sweaters
● Cardigans
● Mix of short and long sleeves
● Everyday bottoms (for class)
● Mix of short and long
● Jeans
● Sweatpants
● Trousers
● Skirts
● Dresses
 ● Going out shirts / dress
● Day socials and events (could be in school so don’t be naked)
● Night socials and events (could be in school so don’t be naked)
● Going out bottoms
● Jeans/ sweats/ shorts
● Maybe a nicer pair of bottoms in case ;)
● SOME CLUBS HAVE CODES- “no sweats” “no shorts” “no blue jeans” idk???
● SPECIAL OCCASIONS:
● Class presentation clothes?
● Formal attire when meeting professionals?
● Job interviews?
● Blazer/ blouses/ nice dress shirt
● LOUNGEWEAR/ GAME DAY/ SLEEPWEAR:
● Sweatpants!
● Leggings
● Hoodies
● Pyjamas (not too many)
● WORKOUT GEAR
● Around 4 workout shirts depending on whether you workout or not! (Maybe a
workout bag)
● Tank tops
● Bikini/ bathing suits/ swim shorts /-whatever you swim in :)

SHOES
● Everyday shoes (classics/ class/ running errands/ walking around)
● A pair of sturdy shoes (running shoes/ trainers)
● “Activity shoes”- depending on whether you have a specific activity you
will be doing
● GOING OUT SHOES:
● Flats/ heels/ dress shoes
● QUICK SHOES:
● Flip flops
● Slides
● Sandals

ELECTRONICS
● Laptop + charger
● Phone + charger
● iPad/ iPod + charger
● USB/ hard drive
● Outlet adapters
● Probably best to buy it there but if in dire need- extension cable

MISCELLANEOUS
● Headlamp
● Journal
 ● NOT TOO MANY books
● Wallet
● Water bottle
● Vitamins
● Name tag for luggage
● Photos of friends and family
● Stuffed animal/ favorite pillow
● Portable charger
● Hangers (clothes etc)
● Speaker
● Ear plugs 🤭
● Alarm clock
● Alcohol
● YOUR VERY OWN COUNTRY’S VODKA/ ALCOHOL

KITCHEN- you don’t need 5

● Plates
● Bowls
● Knifes
● Forks
● Spoons
● Favorite mug
● Cup/ glass
● BOTTLE OPENER
● Can opener
● Basic set of pots/ pans
● Frying pan + saucepan
● Wooden spoon
● Grater
● Colander
● Peeler
● Chopping board (+ sharper knife)
● Dishcloth + washing gloves + sponge
● Spatula
● Tray
● Containers (Tupperware)

MEDICATION (amount depends on whether you can get it there)

● Prescriptions- bring in original packaging
● First aid type meds
● Over the counter pain meds
● Birth control
● Allergy medicine
● Motion sickness meds
● Contact lenses/ products
● Glasses ?
ACCESSORIES
● Belts ?
● Sunglasses
● Jewelry
● Scarf
● Hats/ gloves if necessary
● Headphones

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
● Passport
● Uni documents (if needed)
● Visas and immigration documents (if needed)
● Passport photos
● ID’s
● Wallet w/ card or money
● Phone numbers?
● Photocopies of all of the above (JUST IN CASE) maybe copy birth
certificate
● Driver’s license
● Health/ medical insurance
● Prescriptions

THINGS I WOULD BUY THERE but you might not

● pillows
● Linens
● Bedsheets
● Blankets
● Towels and facecloths
● Laundry bag
● Textbooks / stationary
● Umbrella
● Any room decor
● Hair Dryer/ straightener/ curling iron
● ALL OF THE KITCHEN SUPPLIES LIST TO BE HONEST
● Game consoles
● Scissors

● BIKE

LUGGAGE
● Suitcase
● Backpack
● Small bag
● Day travel bag
● Overnight travel bag
● Workout bag

● THERE WILL PROBS BE SOMETHING SPECIFIC YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT PLEASE
BRING THAT TOO