{"id":4438,"date":"2023-05-03T15:47:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T20:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/packing-list\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:12:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:12:05","slug":"packing-list","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/packing-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing List and What to Expect Upon Arrival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-pack\">What to Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ University Housing rooms are furnished but do not include basic necessities like bed linens and cookware. Most off-campus apartments will not be furnished.&nbsp;You should begin thinking about what you will need to bring with you from your home country and what you will purchase when you arrive in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Items to carry on your person:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Printed and signed I-20 (or DS-2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport with Student Visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final transcripts, if you have been admitted on the condition that you provide final transcripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of I-901 fee payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printed 51ÁÔÆæ admission letter <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Items to pack:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clothing for warm and cold weather<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical records for existing illnesses (especially allergies) and immunization record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prescription medicines, as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra pair of contact lenses and\/or glasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The device with your registered <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/technology\/mfa-student\/\">Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) app<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Items you can purchase after you arrive in Milwaukee:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pillow, sheets, blankets, towels, and washcloths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bedspread or comforter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School supplies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-prescription medicines, aspirin, vitamins, antacids, ointments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small refrigerator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laundry basket or sack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power strip (must be bought in the U.S.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desk lamp (must have metal shade if you are living in the residence halls or Kenilworth Square Apartments)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking\/kitchen supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-expect-at-the-airport\">What to Expect at the Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrive early for your departing flights; long lines are common in airports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build extra time into your travel schedule to go through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and ensure you&#8217;re on time for additional transportation like a bus or train.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While waiting in line, be mindful of your surroundings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may or may not be questioned by CBP officers and asked to show them your documents. If you are questioned, be polite and honest. Listen and follow officers&#8217; directions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-local-weather\">Local Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall arrivals:<\/strong>\u00a0In September, Milwaukee&#8217;s weather is generally\u00a0very comfortable and pleasant. Average temperatures typically range between 58\u00b0F\u00a0(14\u00b0C) and 72\u00b0F (22\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring arrivals:&nbsp;<\/strong>January is one of Milwaukee&#8217;s coldest months; snow and ice are common. Average temperatures typically range between 17\u00b0F (-8\u00b0C) and 30\u00b0F (-1\u00b0C). Come prepared with a warm winter coat, hat, mittens\/gloves, scarf and appropriate footwear, and plan to buy additional warm weather gear once you are in Milwaukee. Items from your home country might not \u200bbe suitable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-4007\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">New Student Welcome Information<\/div><ul>\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/new-student-overview\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>New Student Overview<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/international-student-processing-fee\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>International Student Processing Fee<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/get-your-i-20-apply-for-a-visa\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Get Your Immigration Document &amp; Apply for a Visa<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/proof-of-funding\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Proof of Funding<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/register-for-classes\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Enroll In Classes<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/orientations-undergraduate\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Orientations &#8211; Undergraduate<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/orientations-graduate\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Orientations &#8211; Graduate<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/students-with-assistantships\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Students with Assistantships<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/arrival-transportation-to-campus\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Arrival &amp; Transportation to Campus<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/final-transcripts\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Final Transcripts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/packing-list\/\" class=\"current\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span aria-current=\"page\">Packing List<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/?page_id=6125\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Arrival Check-In<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/events\/category\/arrival-events\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>New Student Arrival Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1465,"featured_media":4855,"parent":3675,"menu_order":67,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/centered.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[34070]},"class_list":["post-4438","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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