"I had concerns about being in a built- up triple – I was really freaked out at first… when we first got here we were all hesitant at first –  no one wanted to make anyone else upset..  but we figured it out and it has been great.  Now we are all moving to a regular triple next year." 
- Sarah, First Year Student

"We connected over email and facebook.  It really helped to help us figure out who was bringing what.  It made the first day much less awkward."
- Kim, First Year Student

"I loved move-in day!  It’s a really exciting day.  You are surrounded by  so many people who are strangers but you know they are soon going to be your family.  It’s a mixture of awkwardness, excitement and nervousness but in the end it ends up being a great memory." 
- Steve, 2nd year RA

What to Bring and What to Leave Behind

What You Should
Consider Bringing:

What you
Can't Bring:
  • Comforter, blanket or bedspread
  • Pillows and pillow cases
  • Twin sheets  - All halls have extra long mattresses. For more information about bed size and mattress information please visit the Housing website.
  • Towels
  • Clothes hangers
  • Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc)
  • Ethernet and TV cables
  • High quality surge protector
  • Broom/vacuum
  • Calendar/planner
  • Crates for stacking
  • Rug or floor covering
  • Desk lamp
  • Desk supplies (pens,
    notebooks, etc)
  • drinking cups/silverware/plate/mug
  • Duct tape
  • Fan
  • Flip flops
  • Laundry basket
  • Message board for door
  • Needle & thread
  • Shower bucket
  • Small tool kit
  • Soft chair/futon
  • Wall decorations/posters
  • Toaster ovens
  • Electric blanket
  • Candles/incense
  • Hot plates
  • Non UL-listed appliances
  • Halogen lamps
  • Pets of any kind except non-dangerous fish in an aquarium that holds 10 gallons of water or less
  • Firearms including Air Soft guns

Moving In

Microwaves rated with a power output of 800 watts or less are allowed in student rooms. Microwaves can either be a stand alone unit or a part of a microwave-refrigerator combination unit. Refrigerators less than 35" and that draw no more than 1 amp of power are also permitted. Please see the Room and Board Agreement for more information.

 

If you are buying a refrigerator we encourage you to buy an energy star refrigerator. For discounts on energy star appliances at Best Buy in Newington ,click here to print out the coupon. Bring some form of proof that you are a UNH student (a bill or class schedule) with you as well.

Bikes – Many students bring their own bikes to campus.  While some halls have indoor bike rooms where students can lock up their bikes, other halls do not have the space for that type of facility.  All halls have outdoor bike racks provided.  Please click here to see a chart to help you determine what type of  storage is available for your bike.