USEFUL INFO FOR 1ST YEARS

INFORMATION FOR 1^ST YEAR STUDENTS

Please provide:

All medical aid information if you are on a Medical Aid. Information about any allergies and all relevant details.

Contact details for your next of kin in case of emergencies (including a phone number, work/home address).

 

Things to Bring (obviously this list is not prescriptive but suggestions from experienced Wardens and Students)

(Please note all of this can be bought in Grahamstown and you don’t have to bring it from home!)

 

The University provides bed linen but you may bring your own (you will be responsible for the laundering). We provide a duvet, sheet, pillows, a blanket and curtains. They are all single beds.

Keyring

Kettle on tray with mugs

Bath and Swimming towels

Laundry Basket or Bag

Washing Powder and Pegs

Clothes hangers

Multi-plug and extension cord

Scissors, stationery, Stapler and Punch

Exam pads and Files

Toiletries

Padlock

Torch

If you have a computer bring it as each room is connected to the Internet

Alarm clock

Hairdryer (if you use one)

Some smart casual clothes for formal dinners

Umbrella

Bookbag for carrying your files around campus and to lectures

 

Box Rooms

Students need to pack up their rooms usually three times a year when the University uses the Residences for the Grahamstown National Arts Festival or Conferences. We have Box Rooms in each Residence where students may store their belongings during the vacation.
 

Things NOT to bring!

Electric blanket

Any “cooking” appliances such as Toaster, Snackwich, frying pan, microwave oven or fridge

Heater

Candles

 

Each Residence has a Microwave Oven, Fridges and Washing Machines for use of the Residents at no extra charge.