Checklist Before Moving Into Your First Hostel Room

A New Chapter Begins✨

Moving into a hostel for the first time is one of the biggest milestones in a student’s life, especially when you're stepping into a prestigious university like UPES Dehradun. But let’s face it: between the excitement and nervousness, it's easy to forget something important!

At Agrasen Mansion Boys Hostel, we’ve welcomed hundreds of students, and we know that the right preparation can make your transition smooth, stress-free, and fun. Here’s your ultimate hostel room checklist to ensure you settle in comfortably and start your university journey on the right foot!

🎒 Essentials You Absolutely Can't Forget

✅ ID Proofs and Important Documents

• College admission letter

• Photo ID (Aadhaar card/passport)

• Passport-size photographs

• Health insurance (if any)

✅ Bedding and Sleep Comfort

• Extra bedsheet sets (preferably 2–3)

• Extra pillow and pillow covers

• Light blanket/comforter

• Mattress protector (optional but helpful)

✅ Clothing Essentials

• Everyday wear (Dehradun weather can be unpredictable!)

• Formal outfits for presentations/events

• 6-7 pairs of undergarments

• Sportswear for jogging or hostel tournaments

• Raincoat or umbrella (monsoons hit Dehradun hard!)

🛀 Personal Hygiene and Toiletries Kit

✅ Bathing Essentials

• Towels (2)

• Bathrobe/slippers

✅ Toiletries

• Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash

• Shampoo, soap/body wash

• Hair oil, comb/brush

• Nail cutter, shaving kit

• Laundry detergent (mini pack for hostel laundry)

👉 Tip: At Agrasen Mansion, students often share supplies in common areas — but having your own is always better!

🔌 Electronics and Gadgets Checklist

✅ Smartphone + Charger

✅ Laptop with charger and mouse

✅ Extension board/multi-plug

✅ Power bank

✅ Headphones (noise-cancelling ones are a blessing)

P.S. Agrasen Mansion provides a study-friendly environment — but nothing beats your own comfy setup!

🍜 Food, Snacks, and Kitchen Basics

✅ Instant noodles, snacks, dry fruits

✅ Reusable water bottle and Tupperware

✅ Small storage containers for food items

👉 Agrasen Mansion serves delicious meals, but late-night cravings hit everyone! Keep some light snacks handy.

✏️ Study Supplies and Organisation Tools

✅ Notebooks, pens, sticky notes

✅ Whiteboard or pinboard for important reminders

✅ Files/folders for important papers

✅ Backpack and laptop bag

✅ Desk organiser (optional but helps a lot)

🏋️ Fitness and Leisure Items

✅ Yoga mat or workout mat

✅ Favourite books/Kindle for leisure reading

✅ Board games/card games to bond with roommates

👉 Agrasen Mansion encourages a holistic student life — a balance of studies and wellness!

🔑 Other Must-Have Items

✅ Padlocks and keys (for personal storage)

✅ Small first-aid kit (band-aids, antiseptic, basic meds)

✅ Sewing kit (trust us, you might need it someday!)

✅ Room freshener

👉 Agrasen Mansion have an on-site medical kit along with a doctor consulting on demand!

🚀 Pro Tips from Agrasen Mansion Alumni

⭐ Label your belongings — things get mixed up in shared areas!

⭐ Keep an extra set of keys hidden separately.

⭐ Create a “Move-In Essentials Bag” — one small backpack with everything you’ll need in the first 24 hours (toiletries, 1 set of clothes, bedsheet, basic meds).

Download the checklist 👇🏻

Checklist.pdf

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🏠 Final Thoughts

Moving into your first hostel room is more than just packing a suitcase — it's about building your new home. At Agrasen Mansion Boys Hostel near UPES Dehradun, we go beyond providing rooms; we build an environment where students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. So while you’re ticking off this checklist, know that you're not just moving into a room — you’re stepping into a community that supports you at every step. Ready to move into comfort, safety, and a vibrant student community? Explore Agrasen Mansion Boys Hostel today — where every student finds their second home.