Student Guide

Welcome to the New Student Guide. This is the starting page that will become a guide for new students at UB - feel free to contribute!

Part 1: Living on Campus

If you are living on campus, you may find this section helpful.

Alarm Clock
- This is recommended to have even if you use your cell phone to wake up, in case your phone doesn't go off (this happens more often than you think)
- Dual Power (Outlet + Battery Backup) recommended
- This can be placed across the room if preferred, so you have to get out of bed to turn it off
- Alarm Clock with dim LEDs recommended
Charging Cables
Power Banks
Medications
Command Strips
Storage Bins
Shelf
Reusable Water Bottle
Flashlight
Backpack
Sunglasses
Wallet
Keys
Microfiber Cloth

First Aid Kit
Thermometer
Over the Counter Medications
- Pain relievers (such as Tylenol and Ibuprofen)
- Cold and Flu Medications
- Antacids (such as Calcium Carbonate, typically known as Tums)
- Aspirin
Reusable Ice Pack
Behind the Counter (Non-Prescribed) Medications:
- Pseudoephedrine (The Non-PE version of Sudafed)
  - The over-the-counter "Sudafed PE" version is phenylephrine, proven to do nothing more than a placebo.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]
Sleep Mask
Earplugs
Hydrogen Peroxide
Isopropyl Alcohol
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Bandages
Gauze Pads
Medical Tape

If living by yourself, go over list as needed.

Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum or Dustpan and Broom
Garbage Bin
Garbage Bags
Disinfecting Wipes
Toilet Paper
Toilet Plunger (If living in an apartment, or to be prepared in case a toilet clogs)
Toilet Brush (If living in an apartment)
Cleaning Mop
- Swiffer Wetjets are common among students due to their convenience
Air Fresheners
- Plug-in air fresheners are unfortunately not allowed, and may get noted during a planned room inspection
Paper Towels

Can Opener
Paper Towels
Air Fryer (Apartment Kitchens Only)
Indoor Grill / Griddle (Apartment Kitchens Only)
Coffee Maker
Pots and Pans
Spatulas and Stirring Spoons
Mini Fridge (Dorms Only, Must Be <= 4.5 Cubic Feet)
Dish Soap
Sponge or Dish Scrubber
Plates, Bowls, and Mugs (Microwave Safe recommended)
Silverware / Utensils
Cutting Board (Preferably not plastic)
Salt, Pepper, and Basic Seasonings
Dishwasher Detergent (If living in an apartment)
- The prefilled pods are generally not recommended, and are not cost-efficient
Mixing Bowl
Mixer

These are bonus items that you may wish to bring if you have an interest in them, but likely will not need if you don't.

LED Light Strips
Device Charging Port Cleaning Tips
Security Cameras (If living by yourself and comfortable with it)
Board Games
Card Games
Basketball
Books
Air Purifier or Air Filter
Weighted Blanket
- If a hot sleeper, a 100% cotton weighted blanket with cooling glass beads is recommended
Label Maker

Dedicated Camera
3D Printer and Filament
Raspberry Pi / Orange Pi / Other Portable Computers
Drone
Arduino or Raspberry Pi Pico Kit
Chess Set
Instruments
- Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Digital Keyboard, Recorder, Clarinet, Flute, etc
DJ Setup
Lockpicking Set
Drawing Tablet
Sketchbooks and Art Supplies
Sewing Machine
Action Cameras
- Such as a GoPro camera
Compact Telescope
Portable Synthesizer or MIDI Controller
Rubik's Cubes
Compact Gardening Kit
Amateur Radio Equipment
- Ham Radio Handheld
  - A common entry-level choice is the Baofeng UV-5R (and variants such as the Baofeng 5RM) due to its cheap price point
Yoga Mat and Equipment
Painting Supplies