91探花

New Student Orientation (NSO) Activities

During the first week of September, 91探花, the Student Union, and Residence Services organize fun and exciting activities for new students to 91探花 Residence. All activities are designed to help students learn more about their residence, the university, and one another. Throughout the week, various presentations on campus life and fun activities are offered to introduce students to 91探花. NSO is a great way to meet other students and have a lot of fun while doing so! While everyone is encouraged to participate, all NSO events are strictly voluntary. Information on NSO can be obtained by visiting the NSO website, or by emailing nso@upei.ca. Information on events will also be provided at registration.

Things to Bring

As you prepare to leave for university, there are a number of things to consider. We have created a list of items that we suggest you bring to make your stay in residence more comfortable. You may want to bring these items from home, or you can purchase these items once you have arrived in Charlottetown.

• Pillow(s) and bedding
• Quilt / duvet / comforter
• Hair dryer
• Sticky tack
• Small knapsack
• Towels and face cloths
• Alarm clock
• Stapler and scissors
• Lint brush
• Flashlight
• Dictionary and thesaurus
• Extra lamp
• First aid supplies
• Sports equipment and clothes
• Reusable water bottle
• Pens, pencils, highlighters
• Headache and cold medication
• Stationery, books, and magazines
• Headphones or earbuds
• Stamps and cards
• Board games
• Halloween costume
• Binders, clipboards, and paper
• Clothes hangers
• Photo album
• Dress clothes for class presentations and social events
• Toiletry items
• Dish towel and dish cloths
• Slippers
• Cleaning supplies
• Camera
• Calendar
• Posters
• Laundry supplies
• Ethernet cord

In addition, if you are living in the Performing Arts Centre and Residence or Blanchard Hall and plan to cook for yourself, you will need dishes and cooking equipment (pots and pans).

Things Not to Bring

In an effort to provide support to all students living in residence and respect the safety of the community the following items should not be brought into residence. 

• Air conditioning units
• Hotplates, open heat sources, deep fryers
• Toasters (if living in Bernardine and Andrew Hall) 
• Candles
• Fireworks
• Guns, ammunition, and other forms of hunting equipment
• Powerful stereo equipment that will extend noise beyond your living space
• Pets and unapproved animals

If you are not sure if you can bring something to residence, just ask! Email residence@upei.ca.

Be ready for your first day of classes!
Visit our Current Students website.