Your LUNA Packing Checklist

Getting ready to move into your new home at LUNA? We’ve pulled together a handy guide to help you feel fully prepared. From check-in must-haves to the little touches that make your space feel like yours, everything you need is right here.

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  • ✅ Check-In Essentials

    • These are the key items you’ll need on arrival. Keep them somewhere you can access easily:

      • Photographic ID – A passport or driving licence is perfect.

      • University Student ID Number – You’ll find this on your offer letter or other uni communications.

      • Completed LUNA check-in documents – These will be emailed to you ahead of move-in. Can’t find them? Just get in touch with your LUNA property team and they’ll resend them.

      • Proof of cleared rent payments – You won’t be able to check in unless your rent is fully paid. You can view your balance and make payments via your LUNA Students account.

      💡 Coming from overseas? Bank transfers can take 5–10 working days to clear. Contact your property team before you travel to double-check everything is in order.

  • 🛋 What’s Already in Your New Home

    • Your LUNA home comes fully furnished, so no need to pack the big stuff. You’ll already have:

      • A comfy bed (with storage underneath)

      • A desk and chair

      • Wardrobe, shelving and storage

      • An en-suite bathroom with shower

      • A private kitchen area with an oven, a microwave, fridge/freezer and cupboard space

      • Plus, we have vacuum cleaners, mops and buckets available for you to borrow — so no need to bring those either!

  • 🍴 Kitchen Essentials to Bring

    • To make your first meal easy, here’s what to pack:

      • Plates, bowls, mugs and glasses

      • Cutlery and basic utensils

      • Saucepans, frying pan and a baking tray

      • Chopping board and can opener

      • Food containers and Tupperware

      • Tea towels, dish cloths and washing-up liquid

      • PAT-tested toaster and kettle (with UK plugs only)

      💡 Safety first: Rice cookers are not suitable for UK sockets and may pose a fire risk, so please leave those at home.

  • 🛏 Bedroom & Bathroom Must-Haves

    • Bring the basics — and some comfort items too:

      • Duvet, pillows and bed linen (double-check the bed size!)

      • Towels and a bathmat

      • Laundry basket and laundry detergent

      • Toiletries and a shower caddy to keep everything tidy

  • 👗 Clothes & Personal Bits

    • You’ll want to be ready for uni life, all kinds of weather, and the occasional night out:

      • Comfy day-to-day outfits

      • Warm layers – jumpers, hoodies, thermals

      • Waterproof jacket or coat

      • Sleepwear and gym gear

      • Smarter outfit for events or presentations

      • Underwear and socks

      • Shoes for all seasons (plus slippers or slides for indoors)

      • Hangers to keep things neat

      💡 Don’t forget:

      • Prescription medication and documentation

      • Glasses or contact lenses and solution

      • Travel adapter (if coming from abroad)

      • A small first aid kit (plasters, painkillers, etc)

  • 💻 Tech & Study Essentials

    • Uni life = study life, so make sure your electronics are good to go:

      • Laptop, tablet and phone

      • Chargers, cables and headphones

      • Extension lead (UK-compliant only)

      • Stationery, notebooks, and highlighters

      • Calendar or wall planner

      • Any electronics must be PAT-tested and have a UK plug

  • 🪴 Make It Feel Like Home

    A few personal touches can make all the difference in helping you settle in:

    • Photos of friends, family or pets

    • Polaroids, postcards or a noticeboard

    • Posters or prints (use Command Strips – no sticky stuff!)

    • A soft blanket or decorative cushion

    • Fairy lights or a desk lamp

    • A plant or two – real or fake, it’s up to you

  • ❌ What Not to Bring

    Some things just aren’t safe or allowed at LUNA. Please don’t pack:

    • Candles, incense sticks, shisha pipes

    • Portable gas or oil burners

    • Mini fridges (unless approved for medical use)

    • High-wattage appliances (anything over 200w)

    • Non-UK electricals without the UK CA or Kite mark

    • E-scooters (even if switched off)

    • Blu Tack, White Tack or anything sticky that could damage walls, doors or furniture

    🧽 No Need to Bring These Either

    To save space in your luggage, you can borrow these from reception whenever you need them:

    • Vacuum cleaner

    • Mop and bucket

  • 📦 Want to Travel Light?

    Check out our partner UniKitOut— they’ll deliver pre-packed bedding, kitchen and bathroom bundles directly to your room, even before you arrive!


    Use code LUNA10 for a discount at checkout.

Need help or have a question before you arrive?

Your property team is always here for you — just reach out.

We can’t wait to welcome you home.