Room Needs
- Mini trash can
- Alarm clock
- Mini USB fan (Optional)
Linens/Laundry Supplies
- Sheets and Pillowcases
- Pillow(s) (maximum 2)
- Clothes hangers
- Laundry bag/basket
- Laundry detergent, fabric softener and stain remover (Optional)
- Lint Brush
- Mini sewing kit (make sure you bring black and white threads)
Office/Desk Supplies
- Electronic storage media such as memory cards and USB flash drives
- Stapler and staples (Recommended larger stapler and it's staples for binding purpose. Trust me, you need one)
- Printer papers (If you decide to bring printer)
- Pens and pencils
- Notebooks and files (Recommended to buy cheap ones)
- Folder with pockets
- Sticky notes
- Paper clips
- Rubber bands
- Tape (Recommended to bring binding tape as well for binding your paperwork such as labsheets and assignments)
- Scissor
- Highlighters (multiple colours)
- Long ruler and short ruler
Electronics
- Laptop
- Printer (Optional - you can print in Cyber cafe and library within our campus)
- Extension cord (cannot be more that two plug points in an extension cord. You and your roommate can bring extension cords)
- Earphones and Cellphones (Make sure Whatsapp is installed in your mobile as our lecturers always post informations about assignments and other task. Always check your whatsapp and save your lecturers' contact number)
Toiletries
- Aspirin or other pain relievers (Active plus is recommended)
- Cough drops
- Shower caddy
- Shower shoes (Flip flops)
- Shower cream or shower gel
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Comb
- Nail clippers
- Razor and shaving cream
- Lotion
- Cotton swabs
Clothing
- Undergarments
- Shirts and blouses
- Pants (Slack only)
- Socks
- Casual clothes
- Cover shoes and sport shoes
Miscellaneous
- Umbrella or Raincoat
- Sports Equipment(Optional - Tennis court, Badminton court, Basketball court, football fields and field to do archery is available in our campus. There are various indoor games and outdoor games available for students)
Kitchen Items
Owh, remember that you are not allowed to cook in your dorm!
- Dish soap
- Tissues
- Bowl, plate and cup
- Spoon and fork
- Coffee mug (Optional)
- Food items that can be stored for long duration such as Maggie packets or hotcups, biscuits, 3 in 1 Milo and such of your choice and etc.
Shared Items (Check with your roommate)
- Electric kettle
- Iron
Things You Should Not / No Need to Bring
- Jeans (Restricted in our campus. You are not allowed to wear one for classes. If you 'accidentally' bring one, better send it back with your parents or keep in your biggest luggage bag and never wear it in campus)
- Flammable materials, lighters, candles
- Sharp materials such as knife
Things provided in your dorm (For block N,N,P,Q and R. These blocks are now only for senior students. I'm not sure for first year students as they will be placed in newly built apartment.)
- Study table (small)
- bedside lamp and study lamp (A lamp is readily fixed on the wall in front your study table)
- Bulletin board (You are provided one each for you and your roommate)
- Single bed
- Wardrobe
You will be given plenty of information during your orientation (Majlis Suai Penal). Pay attention to what has been emphasized in things you SHOULD NOT bring. We don't want to risk getting caught for bringing restricted items now do we??
Owh, You must register your electric and electronic appliances in 'Felo office'. You must also buy stickers for your registered appliances that will cost RM 2.00 each.
Appliances that must be registered:-
- Electric kettle
- Iron
- Printer
- Laptop
This checklist is just suggestion out of my experience as a senior student in Politeknik Port Dickson and choice in entirely yours.Hopefully, this post will benefit first years and senior students.
