You might want to bring the following items with you for your bedroom:
- quilt/duvet
- pillows
- bed linen
- bedside/desk lamp
- coat hangers
- drawing pins for notice board
- fused four-way extension lead
- alarm clock.
You might want to bring the following items with you for the bathroom:
- towels
- shower mat
- bathroom cleaner (spray or liquid)
- toilet cleaner/de-scaler
- toilet rolls
- gel air freshener
- personal toiletries.
You might want to bring the following items with you for the kitchen:
- saucepans
- cutlery
- plates and bowls
- mugs and drinking glasses
- washing powder
- washing-up liquid and a dishcloth.
Remember that any electrical items you bring with you must be new or portable appliance tested.
Tabletop/mini fridges are permitted in all rooms, with maximum dimensions of 515mm high, 500mm wide, and 500mm deep. A full-size fridge (or anything larger than the dimensions stated) is not permitted in your room.
You must not use your own kettle, toaster or any other cooking equipment in your bedroom. Every kitchen is fully equipped. We will remove unauthorised items and return them at the end of term.
If you are an international student, please remember that you must not use two-pin plugs without a suitable three-pin adapter. You can purchase these adapters in local shops. Please ask reception for advice on arrival.
Items prohibited in halls, which will result in disciplinary action if found, include:
- Animals and pets including goldfish
- Barbeques
- Beanbags
- Candles or the use of any naked flame
- Deep pan fryers
- E Scooters
- Fairy/Christmas tree lights
- Firearms, including replicas
- Fireworks
- Hookahs/shisha pipes and E-cigarettes (only to be used outside)
- Incense sticks
- Inflatable chairs and beds
- Knives over 15cm long
- Laser pens
- Nitrous Oxide (a.k.a. laughing gas)
- Non-battery operated LED lights
- Oil lamps
- Incense sticks
- Paintball guns
- Portable cooking hob/stove
- Steam/air purifiers
- Swords
- Unlawful drugs*
- Water pistols
The above list is not exhaustive.
* Drugs: Kingston University has a zero-tolerance approach to illegal drugs and drug-dealing on all University premises, including halls of residence. The University works closely with the police to combat illegal drug use to ensure that students can live and study in a safe environment.
We understand however that some students may be experiencing personal difficulty with substance misuse and need support and guidance in helping them combat an addiction. Support and guidance is available from Health and Wellbeing. Students can also contact Kingston Community Drugs and Alcohol team on tel 020 8336 8911 for help and support.
You need a TV Licence to watch or record live TV programmes on any channel, or download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer. This could be on any device, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, games console, digital box or DVD/VHS recorder.
Please note 75 Penrhyn Road residents don't need to buy a TV Licence as this is included within halls fees for this site.
If you watch TV programmes on any of the above without a valid licence, you risk prosecution and a maximum penalty of up to £1,000, plus any legal costs and/or compensation you may be ordered to pay.
Am I covered?
Find out about TV licences for students
Kingston University does not provide cover for TV licences. You will have to buy a TV Licence for your own room if you need one. If there are TVs in communal areas, it is the responsibility of the residents together to arrange cover for the communal area.
Your parents' licence will not cover you while you're away at university unless you only use a device that's powered solely by its own internal batteries and not connected to the mains.
Buy a TV licence