Move In
Welcome to Fall 2025 move in and your on-campus living and learning experience. Students will receive additional information regarding move in specifics around the beginning of August.
New students will likely find these tips most helpful, but the information is applicable to our returning students as well.
- Communication is key. Begin connecting with your roommate(s) to prepare for move in and living in ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. Discuss who is bringing/purchasing/renting certain items to share, how you can best communicate with each other, and be prepared to complete a roommate agreement shortly after move in.
- Pack your items utilizing LABELED suitcases (with wheels if possible), large bags, sealed boxes or tote bins, and bring your own hand cart if necessary. The goal is to complete the move to your room in one trip from vehicle to room.
- NO trailers, box trucks, oversized vehicles will be allowed on campus.
- Review the Guide to Sustainable Living for action items for a sustainable move-in (pg 6).
What To Bring & What Not To Bring
- Floor and desk fans are helpful to help cool and/or move air around the room
- Lightweight vacuum, cleaning wipes/sprays, and paper towels to clean the room every 1-2 weeks. This will help limit germs and allergens in the room. It is common for college students to experience cold/flu/allergy symptoms due to living in close proximity to each other and an increase of germs and allergens brought into and remaining in their living space compared to at home
- Painters tape and/or push pins to place items on the walls for decorating
- Floor or desk lamps for task functions or for ambiance/atmosphere
- Power/Smart strips ideally with 3-8 ft. cords to plug into the wall.
- Ethernet cable/cord will provide faster and more consistent access to the internet for your computer, gaming system, etc. Our Halls have Wifi, and this can be slow at times when students are connected with 2-4 devices per student at busy times of the day.
- Computer, gaming system, TV, or other devices that you use for schooling and entertainment. We have Xfinity On Campus Streaming for all residents to connect to anywhere on campus.
- Air freshener sprays or plug ins
- Laundry baskets, detergent (liquid or pods), and dryer balls/sheets. When doing laundry it is important to closely follow the instructions on the machines, do not overload with clothes, do not overfill with detergent, stay in the vicinity and set a timer so that you can remove your clothes as soon as the cycle is complete
- Bedding for a Twin XL mattress
- Bicycles can be a helpful way to get around campus and the surrounding ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. We have indoor and secure book parking available. If you bring an electric bike, scooter, skateboard or any device with a battery, it cannot enter or be stored in the Residence Halls.
- Air conditioning units (if you need AC for a medical accommodation, please connect with Disability Resources)
- Adhesive strips/hooks, wallpaper, string/rope lights, or anything with adhesive to decorate the walls of the room
- Extension cords. Appliances need to be plugged in directly to the wall outlet.
- A wifi router or personal streaming device
- Candles or any fresheners that require heating or burning oils, incense, wax, etc.
- Appliances with open heating elements (oil popcorn maker, toaster, toaster oven, hot plate-burner type, countertop grill, pizza baker/carousel, countertop sandwich maker, broiler, hotplate, etc.) are not allowed in our traditional residence halls
Frequently Asked Questions
Move In Date
WHEN DO I MOVE IN?
- Returning students living in on-campus Summer Housing will transition to fall assignments between August 4 and 10
- First-Year students will have an opportunity to participate in furniture and item drop-off on August 23 and 24
- First-Year students living in an LLC (Living Learning Community) will move in on August 26
- First-Year students living in the Common Good Learning Community (CGLC) will move in on August 27
- Returning students who have not moved in early will move in between August 29 and September 2. An opportunity to move in early will be provided for those who sign-up to assist with Tommie Move In Crew.
Welcome Days
ARE WELCOME DAYS MANDATORY?
Yes, for first-year students. Your LLC or CGLC move-in date will kick-off your Welcome Days experience. For more information about Welcome Days and the schedule, head to the Welcome Days website.
Furniture
WHAT SIZE FUTON SHOULD I BUY?
- It should be no longer than 80 inches wide to fit under a lofted bed.
- If bringing a pre-owned futon or chair, it must be clean and in good condition.
- Yes! We encourage you to make your room comfortable for you (and any roommates).
- All furniture that is provided in the room, must remain in the room.
- The beds we provide are Twin XL.
Decorating
WHAT SHOULD I BRING/USE TO DECORATE?
- Painters (aka blue) tape is the only thing we allow to hang items on walls
- LED light strips or anything that requires adhesive strips or nails to hang are not allowed as they result in damage to walls and paint
- Adhesive wall stickers or decor (aka anything that already has adhesive on it) are not allowed as they result in damage to walls and paint
Appliances
WHAT SIZE MICROWAVE-FRIDGE COMBINATION UNIT/MINI-FRIDGE CAN I BRING?
- Micro-fridges, which are a combination refrigerator/freezer and microwave oven, are provided in the rooms of Grace Hall, Flynn suites, Frey Hall, and Murray Hall.
- If assigned to a room where one is not provided, we recommend renting from to have it delivered to your room. The Fridge Combo Unit they provide is a guaranteed approved size. To place an order or if you have any questions, visit their website at
- If buying a micro-fridge and bringing it, here are the specifications to keep in mind:
- No larger than 4.5 Cubic Feet
- No exposed sharp corners or edges
- Voltage rating 115V, 50/60 cycles
- Amperage (maximum 1.7amps) (195 watts)
- Grounding type cord 3-wire
- United Laboratories (UL) approval of unit and cord, with the label, conspicuously placed.
- Appliances with open heating elements (oil popcorn maker, toaster, toaster oven, hot plate-burner type, countertop grill, pizza baker/carousel, countertop sandwich maker, broiler, hotplate, etc.) are not allowed in our traditional residence halls.
Driving Directions
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO APPROACH CAMPUS FOR CHECKING IN TO MY BUILDING?
- BRADY, DOWLING, FLYNN, and MORRISON residents
- IRELAND and SCHOENECKER HALL NORTH (formerly Tommie North) residents
- FREY and MURRAY residents
- MID CAMPUS residents
This is only applicable for students moving in from August 23 - 27. If you are moving in before August 23 or after August 27, please refer to your e-mail about where to check-in
Move In Date
Move In Date
WHEN DO I MOVE IN?
- Returning students living in on-campus Summer Housing will transition to fall assignments between August 4 and 10
- First-Year students will have an opportunity to participate in furniture and item drop-off on August 23 and 24
- First-Year students living in an LLC (Living Learning Community) will move in on August 26
- First-Year students living in the Common Good Learning Community (CGLC) will move in on August 27
- Returning students who have not moved in early will move in between August 29 and September 2. An opportunity to move in early will be provided for those who sign-up to assist with Tommie Move In Crew.
Welcome Days
Welcome Days
ARE WELCOME DAYS MANDATORY?
Yes, for first-year students. Your LLC or CGLC move-in date will kick-off your Welcome Days experience. For more information about Welcome Days and the schedule, head to the Welcome Days website.
Furniture
Furniture
WHAT SIZE FUTON SHOULD I BUY?
- It should be no longer than 80 inches wide to fit under a lofted bed.
- If bringing a pre-owned futon or chair, it must be clean and in good condition.
- Yes! We encourage you to make your room comfortable for you (and any roommates).
- All furniture that is provided in the room, must remain in the room.
- The beds we provide are Twin XL.
Decorating
Decorating
WHAT SHOULD I BRING/USE TO DECORATE?
- Painters (aka blue) tape is the only thing we allow to hang items on walls
- LED light strips or anything that requires adhesive strips or nails to hang are not allowed as they result in damage to walls and paint
- Adhesive wall stickers or decor (aka anything that already has adhesive on it) are not allowed as they result in damage to walls and paint
Appliances
Appliances
WHAT SIZE MICROWAVE-FRIDGE COMBINATION UNIT/MINI-FRIDGE CAN I BRING?
- Micro-fridges, which are a combination refrigerator/freezer and microwave oven, are provided in the rooms of Grace Hall, Flynn suites, Frey Hall, and Murray Hall.
- If assigned to a room where one is not provided, we recommend renting from to have it delivered to your room. The Fridge Combo Unit they provide is a guaranteed approved size. To place an order or if you have any questions, visit their website at
- If buying a micro-fridge and bringing it, here are the specifications to keep in mind:
- No larger than 4.5 Cubic Feet
- No exposed sharp corners or edges
- Voltage rating 115V, 50/60 cycles
- Amperage (maximum 1.7amps) (195 watts)
- Grounding type cord 3-wire
- United Laboratories (UL) approval of unit and cord, with the label, conspicuously placed.
- Appliances with open heating elements (oil popcorn maker, toaster, toaster oven, hot plate-burner type, countertop grill, pizza baker/carousel, countertop sandwich maker, broiler, hotplate, etc.) are not allowed in our traditional residence halls.
Driving Directions
Driving Directions
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO APPROACH CAMPUS FOR CHECKING IN TO MY BUILDING?
- BRADY, DOWLING, FLYNN, and MORRISON residents
- IRELAND and SCHOENECKER HALL NORTH (formerly Tommie North) residents
- FREY and MURRAY residents
- MID CAMPUS residents
This is only applicable for students moving in from August 23 - 27. If you are moving in before August 23 or after August 27, please refer to your e-mail about where to check-in