What to take/remember for Uni?

My first day in halls I unpacked everything, put clean sheets on the bed, a lovely flower in a pot on the window, kettle sorted, clothes all neatly hung in wardrobe and feeling chuffed I went to the bar. A couple of hours later and a bit very drunk I got back and realised..... I didn't have a duvet on my bed. It took me 3 days to get into town and buy one as nowhere on campus sold them

Clothes airier
Laundry basket (my son has a fold up one from Ikea which was v.cheap but useful).
Doorstop - an open door encourages them to mix when they start.
A fan - the halls my son lived in were kept incredibly warm!
Coat hangers
A slow cooker. Not for everyone but my son uses his a lot, especially when he has a late lecture so that he comes home to a meal.

Mesh washing bags to save clothes from being left in communal washing machines, clothes horse (tumble driers were to expensive for my DD).
Electric fan , my DD ws far too hot in her halls bedroom.
Drawing pins to pin up photos on her pinboard.
I bough my DD an extendible file and before she left we sorted all the important docs and certificates needed in the crazyness that is freshers week
My DD acquired a prepay credit card she could keep topping up to save taking out, and loosing, her actual bank cards on nights out. It may just be her that is rubbish at keeping hold of her stuff when drunk though!

Check what is provided. Ds room had a bin, desk lamp, loads of sockets, pillows, duvet, mattress protector ( although he preferred to use his own). Limited cooking facilities (catered accommodation) meant he managed with measuring jug, covered microwave dish, plate , bowl , mugs, cutlery, glasses.

Ds recommends food(!) , bedding , towels, bathmat if ensuite, toothmug, alarm clock, clothes airer

I'd add surface wipes, toilet rolls, washing up liquid and brush, tea cloths ( cheap so you can chuck away at end of term) , laundry bag and tablets ( tumble drier sheets and colour catchers not allowed)

A yucca plant

Envelopes!

Door stops so he can prop his door open and make friends
Coat hangers
Extra pillows / cushion or perhaps a v-pillow - they spend quite a lot of time sitting / lounging on their beds and it's uncomfy leaning against the wall
Laundry bag (to collect it in, in room and then carry to laundrette)
Airer or at least over door hooks (will depend a bit on space - think not only about things he has washed but his towel each day and even coat on a wet week)
4-gang thing (like picture) or even two
Desk lamp for reading - the light is never in the right place and generally aren't that bright
'Emergency box' - little sewing kit, some paracetamol, a few plasters, a pair of scissors
Bottle opener

Kitchen stuff - often after offers day they set up little Facebook groups so he can "meet" new flatmates on line. Sometimes people put on there 'I'm bringing a sandwich toaster you can all use' etc. so not everyone needs them. However - frying pan / oven tray / saucepan / few utensils / couple of knives / cutlery / mugs / couple of plates, bowls / storage tubs. Kitchen + bathroom cloth. Washing up sponge / brush (although everyone brings these on the first day - there will likely be 6 bottles washing up liquid in the kitchen when you arrive )

Check bedding - may be single, may be double, some provide more than others

Is an extension cable one of these?
There are generally not enough plugs.

Basic first aid kit.
Small bin for rubbish and for throwing up in after a night out!

Portable charger and cables for phones. Extension cables. 2-way adaptors. Battery recharger.

Do the first shop with him and buy things like laundry powder and pasta in bulk, anything that wont go off.

I gave my very blushing ds a pack of condoms, figure it was going to happen sooner or later. A food basic basket, loo roll, pads, pens etc, a couple of those big ikea shopping bags for laundry & rubbish. My ds had to move in to student accommodation for the first year, after that he cold share.
Also set up a way of getting extra money to him, my ds couldn't get a job, there is also those supermarket cards where you get 2 and you can put money on for him to spend.
Hope he has a wonderful time and you enjoy the peace and quite.