This article continues from What to Take to University: Documentation.
Accommodation Documentation
Take along your contract and confirmation of your accommodation agreement so you can display it if required.
Driving License
If you are taking a car with you then you will need your driving license. Even if you aren't it is still good for I.D.
Insurance Information
A lot of student rooms have insurance of around 3000 pounds to cover any theft or damage to your items. If you need to extend your insurance to include something like an expensive laptop, or if you think the items in your room are worth more than 3000 pounds, then you should take out extended insurance. You should find out whether your parent’s home insurance covers your university room first. Take any details of this along with you in case you need to make a claim.
National Insurance Card/Number
If you want to work then you will need your national insurance number.
Passport
If you decide to go travelling with your new friends during the year, or if you do not have a driving license for ID, then you will need to have your passport with you.
Passport Photos
My university required me to hand over a couple of passport sized photos for things like Student Cards and for the accommodation department. Take a couple along (5 or so) in case you need some at the start of term.
Student Finance Documentation
If you are receiving a student loan then your university will require you to provide your "Financial Notification" form from your LEA.
TV License
To use a television at university you will have to have a TV license, otherwise you can face some pretty hefty fines.
University Unconditional Offer
When you have received your grades the university should send you an unconditional offer letter. Make sure to take this along.
Bank/Building Society Details
If you ever need to pay for anything online/by direct debit then you will probably be asked for your bank/building society details. These sorts of things are sort code, account number etc. If you need any more information on this leave a comment.
Cheque Book
It's sometimes easier to pay for things by cheque than by cash (for example when you can't get to a bank). In these circumstances you will need your cheque book.
Debit Card
Don't need to say much about this. If you want to get money out from a cash machine or pay for your groceries without cash then you will need your debit card.
Paying-In Book
For if you are in the fortunate position of having received cash.
Look out for future articles about which bank to choose for students.
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