The Ultimate First-Week Checklist for your Chapter Apartment

A home with Chapter means student living tailored to you. There are 14 locations across London to choose from. Each has exclusive amenities like a gym, cinema, bar and study space. You have everything you need to live, study, and socialise. Plus, you will be close to the best food, nightlife and culture around London. 

The first week of uni can be a whirlwind, so we’ve created a moving checklist to help you settle in, stay organised and start the semester as you mean to go on.  

Student Living in London: Join the Chapter Club Community

What is Chapter Club? 

Chapter Club is a great way to get involved in the student community and make new friends. Membership gives you access to the entertainment facilities in all 14 student accommodation buildings across London, including Chapter social events hosted across the city. Check out what's on with the 2025 Chapter events roster!

Packing Tips and Essentials 

Structure your packing by making a checklist of items you need to bring. That way, you won’t forget anything important. Aside from the obvious things like your clothes, make sure to include bedding, kitchenware and toiletries on the list. It will save you money to bring little things like basic seasoning, batteries and scissors. 

The 10 Most Common Things People Forget to Pack:

• Washing Basket

• Clothes Horse/Drying Rack

• Chargers/adapters/extension cables

• Towels

• Mattress Protector

• Reusable Water Bottle

• First Aid Kit [Must have painkillers and plasters]

• Earplug/Headphones

• Speaker

• Tupperware

What Comes with Your Chapter Student Accommodation?

• On-Site Laundry

• On-site Gym

• Study Spaces

• Bedroom Study Desk

• Superfast Wi-Fi

• All-Inclusive Bills

• Weekly Events

• Free Bi-Weekly Room Cleans

• On-Site Cinema

Explore all the amenities in your Chapter Student accommodation when you arrive. Drop by the gym, familiarise yourself with the communal study spaces and find the laundry room. That way, you can hit the ground running.

Set Up Your Chapter Bedroom

Unpack Your Things Systematically

Start with your large items, like duvets and bedding. Then unpack the things you use the most, like your clothes. Once these are away, you can start to set up your toiletries in the bathroom and your desk space with stationary. Decorating your room comes last!

Personalise Your Space

There are tons of ways to make your Chapter bedroom feel like home. Put standing picture frames on your desk with photos of family and friends. Arrange your books, ornaments and knickknacks around the room. Maybe even add a little bedroom plant or terrarium for a splash of green. Just read your accommodation guidelines for decorating the room before you start!

[H3] Get Familiar with Nearby Public Transport 

Taking a journey for the first time can be stressful, so do a trial run of the campus commute from your accommodation before your lectures start. You can find out which Chapter accommodation is closest to your university through our university search tool.

Apps like the City Mapper and TfL Go are designed to help you plan your route and travel confidently around the city. You can find out which tube, bus and train stops are nearby using Google Maps. Want to find out more? Deep dive into our blog on navigating public transport in London.

 Final Tips for a Smooth Transition

• Create a basic study schedule for your first week.

• Register with a local GP or health service.

• Find out about the student welfare resources available through your university and Chapter accommodation. 

• Remember to have fun! Moving to university is a change but an exciting one. Embrace the moment. 

Start Your Next Chapter: Explore our London Student Apartments 

Student living is more than lectures and deadlines. Your student accommodation should be more than a room. Join the Chapter Club and experience student living done differently, with freedom, convenience and an exclusive student community. Explore our student apartments across London.