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The items you should bring with you are:
Duvet, pillow and a mattress protector
Crockery
Cutlery
Pots/pans
Cooking utensils
Towels
Usually you will bring more than this. If you can't bring it with you, then local shops and supermarkets will stock them.
For more general information, the UCAS site has a much longer list and here's some help from the Freshers Guide in The Guardian.
Documents to bring to university that are useful:
Passport/Photo ID eg: driving licence.
Your Bank details: bring a bank statement with you – you never know when you might need to prove your home address.
Your student finance documents.
Your acceptance letter.
Your accommodation confirmation documents.
Your NHS medical number if you have it.
National insurance number.
No, this is not permitted unless you can show evidence of a medical need for specific additional furniture.
There are no pets allowed in any of the halls. Assistance dogs are obviously the exception.
Other therapy animals may be allowed but please contact the hall you are planning to stay in before you book to confirm this.
Yes, there is no restriction on bringing a car to Abertay.
However, parking is not provided on campus and there is limited public parking nearby. Some halls may provide parking spaces but usually these need to be paid for/rented.
Yes. The University provides secure bike storage on campus and most of the halls have bike racks too. You need to bring a secure bike lock with you as well.
Bikes need to be properly secured outdoors, in the designated areas at halls, so that fire escape routes are not blocked.
Unless specifically required from a medical stand point, pets, white goods, kitchen equipment, or other larger electronic items are not allowed in your room.
The list of items not permitted includes candles, fridges, freezers, tumble dryers, microwaves, toasters, kettles and heaters. This is not the full list so if you aren't sure, please contact the residence you are living in and they will help.
If you have a disability that requires additional equipment in your room - such as a fridge for storing medication - please get in touch with your hall of residence to discuss appropriate arrangements.
Please visit the TV Licencing website for full information. You'll need one if you want to watch television.
TV Licensing's database lists addresses that don't have a TV Licence, including university accommodation, and officers do visit unlicensed properties.
To find out more about whether you need a licence, phone TV Licensing on 0300 790 6090 or visit the TV Licensing website.