What Should You Bring to the
University of Central Asia (UCA)?
Welcome, and congratulations on joining UCA!
To make your transition to campus smooth, UCA would like to inform you of the
personal belongings you will need to bring with you to ensure you feel at home
while living on campus.
In this packet, you will learn:
A) What UCA Will Provide You on Move-in Day
B) What items you must bring with you to Campus
C) Other items you may bring with you if you would like
D) Items that you absolutely cannot bring with you
E) Other information
A) What UCA Will Provide You on Move-in Day
Dorm Room Supplies: Furniture:
1 Laptop and 1 Laptop Charger (Class of 2022) Bookshelves
1 Scientific calculator (Class of 2022) Cabinets
1 USB Flash Drive (Class of 2022) Closet
Bed Linens and Blankets Mattress
Clothes Hangers Study chair
Iron Study Desk
Pillow Wastebasket
Towel Desk Lamp
For Year 1 Students, basic stationery will be provided. For Year 2 students, you must bring your own.
B) What You Must Bring
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
What to Bring to UCA Checklist Government Identification Card
(i.e. this document) (if applicable) Original and 1 copy
You must: Always
High School Certificate carry a copy of your
Original and 1 copy International Passport
passport with you,
Original and 1 copy
and store originals
safely in your room
University documents (i.e. Medical Certificate Form (Form
study agreement and financial 86 for Kazakh, Tajik, and Kyrgyz
aid documents) Students)
Consider keeping all of your University documents (i.e. student
handbook, medical forms, registration, etc.) in one folder for easy access
MEDICATIONS
Allergy Medication Personal first-aid kit (e.g. band-aids, cream,
etc.)
Prescription eyeglasses/contacts A written down copy of your emergency
contact information
Critical prescription medications you require on a regular basis or in case of an emergency for pre-
existing medical conditions (e.g. inhaler, insulin, epi pen, etc.)
CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
Clothing Footwear Accessories
1 set of formal work clothes Athletic running shoes (white Belt
(Male/Female suit, pants, and tie soles preferred to not ruin floors)
combination, or formal knee-length
dress)
Athletic clothing for sports (i.e. Daily wear walking shoes Cap for summer
trackpants, loose-fitting athletic
shorts and t-shirts, sweatpants, etc.)
Jeans/long pants Long and short socks Scarf
Long-sleeve shirts Formal dress shoes Warm winter hat
Rain jacket Rainboots Winter gloves
Shorts and/or summer dresses Shower shoes/flip-flops Purse or small bag for
outings
Short-sleeve shirts Thick, warm socks
Sleeping clothes Winter boots
Sweaters/layers for winter
Thick winter coat
Thick, warm winter pants
Undergarments to last at least 2
weeks
Water-proof pants
An outfit and/or item that
represents your country and heritage
Laundry facilities will be available to all students. However, UCA
suggests you pack enough clothes for at least two weeks so you do not
need to do laundry constantly.
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Body Lotion Nail-clipper Other Toiletries (hair product,
contact lens solution, etc.)
Body Soap Laundry bag/basket Shampoo and Conditioner
Deodorant Laundry detergent Shaving Cream
Feminine Products Lip balm Toothbrush and Toothpaste
(optional, if you use)
Hair Comb/brush Razor Tweezers
Face Towels
Make sure that you have enough clothing for the different seasons,
especially winter and summer!
PERSONAL CARE AND ACCESSORIES
Reusable water bottle Personal Organizer / Agenda
Extra spending money in case (UCA can Photos of family, friends and other loved
exchange money for you into Som) ones.
Certain personal hygiene and stationary products will be available
for purchase at UCAs campus store.
ACADEMIC SUPPLIES
Backpack Erasers Notebooks
(Y1 and Y2 students) (Y2 if necessary) (Y2 if necessary)
Binders Geometry set Pencil Case
(Y2 if necessary) (Y2 if necessary) (Y2 if necessary)
Colored Pens and Pencils Highlighters Pencil Sharpener
(Y2 if necessary) (Y2 if necessary) (Y2 if necessary)
C) What You May Bring If You Would Like
Alarm clock Personal Journal to write your Umbrella
experiences
Board Games Personal audio music player Video-Game consoles
or speaker
Earplugs Personal Camera Wrist-Watch
Hair dryer/straightener/curler Personal reading material Blanket
Headphones HDMI cable (to connect to
UCA TV screens)
D) What you Must NOT to Bring to UCA
Drugs and Weapons of any Explosives, Fireworks, Pipes, hookahs,
Alcohol kind: Knives, Lighters, or any other hazardous and other items can
firearms/guns, bows materials that be used for illicit
& arrows drug usage
Canned foods Any type of Expensive jewelry Furniture of any
(vegetables, animals and pets kind (including but not
beans, fruits, etc.) (including but not limited to desks,
limited to fish, turtles, chairs, mattresses,
reptiles, cats, dogs, tables, chairs, and
and birds) water coolers)
Candles and Foods that need Large Electronics and Large speaker
incense refrigeration, Appliances (including but not systems
including meat and limited to televisions,
dairy products microwaves, refrigerators, hot
plates, toasters, grills, coffee
makers, heaters and heat
lamps)
Dry packaged snacks that do not need refrigeration are welcome
Small musical instruments that do not require electricity are okay to
bring!
E) Other Information
UCA will not provide accommodation on campus during summer and winter breaks as mandated by the
University. See Student Code of Conduct for additional information.
Year 2 students will not be provided any stationery.