Shopping Item list to pack: What follows is a comprehensive list of things to carry during your first admission day to University or college as a first year.
NOTE: No one is going to check whether you have carried the documents/things listed below apart from admission verification documents which you must carry for registration purposes.
University Checklist: What carry during your first year of admission to campus
Admission Verification Documents that you must Carry
- Copy of birth certificate
- Copy of educational certificates (KCPE and KCSE)
- Identity Card (ID)
- Bank Fee Payment Receipts
- Admission Letter
Bedroom things you should Carry (Very Important. They are not provided as part of campus accommodation)
- Blankets, Duvet, and pillows (very important)
- High-Density Mattress (Carry one if you are going to stay out of campus, otherwise don’t because they are provided by the university if you happen to get campus hostel accommodation)
- Clothe hangers
Clothings that you should carry
In University, you are allowed to wear any kind of clothes. So, it is your choice on what to carry but below is a suggestion;
- Casual clothes (t-shirts, Shirts, pullover, skirts, jumpers, trousers, Jacket e.t.c)
- Underwear (pants)
- Socks
- Bras
- Slippers
- Shoes (at least three pairs)
Bathrooms items that you need to carry during your first year
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Bathing Soap
- Washing soap and powder
- Towels
- Tissue Roll
- Sanitary Towels
- Washing Buckets
- Hair Comb
- Hand mirror
- Shower cap
Stationery tools that you should carry (these documents can be purchased in campus)
- Pens and pencils
- Exercise books for copying notes (five are enough for a start)
- Note Book
Electronic things that will be of help for your studies (not a must-have)
- Laptop or desktop computer (for doing your assignment)
- Mobile phone and charger (very important for communication purposes)
- Headphones (for entertainment)
Kitchen items that you should carry
Whether your university allows cooking in hostels or not these kitchen items are essential.
- Cutlery (teaspoons, tablespoons, knives, and forks )
- Crockery (plates, and cups)
List of other Items to pack
- Traveling Bag (will be used for carrying books when heading to class)
- Umbrella
- Birth control pills
It is wise that you don’t buy all the above-listed things so that you can report with a light load. Most of the items listed above are available in university shops/supermarkets. However, remind your parent/guardian to leave behind a budget of the same if you are not going to carry them.
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When will I know where I was placed?
Mutuguti Karis says
how do I apply for a hostel?
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What is the difference between a college and university,
Obed ongeri says
Check your portal
Bonface Odhiambo Ooko says
how can I get my admission letter
Godrick says
What is the main difference between main campus & its branches?
Kenyayote Support says
The difference is in the infrastructure and location. Main campus has more resources than branch campuses. The two are also located in different locations (might be different towns or counties).
Nancie Wanyonyi says
How do I know where I have been placed
Alex says
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Thomas Ziro Mathias says
When will I receive My Admission Letter for the september intake?I have been waiting for it because I applied since February and upto now I have not yet received any message.So please let me know!
Kenyayote Support says
For which University?