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Move-In: Spring 2025

Welcome to the ̽̽ on-campus housing community! Our team is excited to help make your move-in process easy and convenient.
Catamount statue during winter.

Spring 2025 Dates

Winter Cats Move-in: January 9 from 8am-2pm

Getting Ready for Move-in

Review Your Room Assignment

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Your final room assignment and roommates will be visible in the housing portal by early January. Check your portal now, as many students can already see their assignments.
Be sure to review the location of your hall on the ̽̽ Campus Map.

Connect with Roommates

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If you have roommates, we recommend connecting before you get to campus if possible! 
Aside from just breaking the ice, it gives you a chance to discuss what everybody is bringing and avoid unwanted duplicate items. 

Attend New Student Insight Session

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Throughout the semester, various campus partners have hosted virtual sessions on important topics to help you prepare for campus life. Visit this page for a full schedule and summary of all sessions. We encourage you to check out the past sessions! 

Residential Life and the Division of Student Affairs will host a virtual insight session,   on December 12 at 7 p.m. Be sure to join the session or access the recording.

Review Orientation Resources

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̽̽ Orientation has a number of amazing resources to help you prepare for your arrival to campus. 

Be sure to , learn about resources for Families and Supporters, and check out useful tips on their Before You Arrive page

What to Bring

Room Essentials
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  • Blankets/Pillows/Sheets - Mattress Size: 36" x 80" x 7.25" or 915cm (about 30.02 ft) x 203.2cm (about 6.67 ft) x 18.3cm (about 7.2 in)
  • Small Trash Can
  • Flip Flops/Shower Shoes
  • Hamper/Laundry Detergent/Laundry Bag
  • Hangers
  • Shower Caddy
  • Towels
  • Toiletries
  • Under-Bed Boxes/Crates
  • Ethernet Cable - 25 ft.
  • Fan (Recommend a Box Fan or Windowsill Fan)
  • Surge Protector
  • Coffee Pot with Automatic Shutoff
  • Keurig®-type Coffee Machine
  • Microwave (700 watts or less)
  • Refrigerator (4.0 cu. ft., 34" or less)
  • Bowl/Plate/Cups/Silverware/Can Opener
  • Dishwashing Liquid/Sponge
  • Paper Towels/Napkins
  • Storage Containers
  • Lamps (please only bring energy efficient LED bulbs)
  • Energy-efficient LED bulbs
  • Tape
  • Band-Aids/Thermometer/Pain Relief Meds
  •  - for students who plan to work while they are here (on or off campus). 
    • Note: All forms of Identification must be original- photocopy/screen pics will not be accepted.
  • Copy of Personal Health/Property Insurance
  • Copy of Property Serial Numbers
  • Tools/Flashlight
Prohibited Items
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  • All models of air conditioners
  • Amplified sound equipment
  • Candles or Incense
  • All cooking appliances, including toaster, drip coffee pot, hot plate, panini press, rice cooker, etc.
  • Hoverboards
  • Exposed heating elements (including sun lamps, hot plates, and space heaters)
  • Any extra furniture that would create a fire hazard
  • Faceplate or Octopus-style extension cords
  • Firearms or Weapons
  • Flammable liquids (gas, kerosene)
  • Grills (all kinds)
  • Halogen lights/lightbulbs
  • Compact florescent lightbulbs
  • Mercury thermometers
  • Microwaves above 700 watts
  • Pets (except fish in a 10-gallon aquarium or service/comfort animals approved by SAS)
Provided Furniture
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Per Student

  • Desk
  • Chair
  • Dresser or wardrobe/dresser combination
  • XL twin bed (Mattress size: 36” x 80” x 7.25)
  • Bed safety rail (installed on all lofted beds)

Per Room

  • Overhead light
  • Window blinds/shades
  • Internet jack
  • Recycle bin
  • Composting bags are available in every residence hall at your front desk. When full, place the whole bag in the green compost container in the main lobby of your building, and then get yourself a new bag. We do not provide a trash can.
Microfridges and Microwaves
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We've partnered with Microfridge for you to rent a mini fridge and microwave for the academic year, which will be delivered right to your room. Please for more details about renting your fridge or microwave. 

  • The fridge has 2 full-width shelves and space in the door for a 2-liter bottle.
  • There is also a separate freezer with a door shelf.
  • The microwave is a 700-watt turntable system with 3 cooking levels. It includes an LED clock display and electronic touchpad controls.
  • Every unit has an internal smoke detector to shut off the microwave in case of smoke.
  • Each unit has 2 USB A ports and a traditional wall outlet on the the front of the microwave.
  • Each unit is powered by only 1 plug. 
Bed Rails
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̽̽ is required to install bed safety rails on every bed. These rails should not be removed. If bed rails are removed or missing during regular Health & Safety inspections, students will be charged for reinstallation and replacement fees, as noted in the Housing & Meal Plan Contract. 

You've Arrived!

Accessibility/ Elevators

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If you or anyone accompanying you have any accessibility concerns, please share that with the first staff member you see once you are on campus so we can make necessary accommodations.

Elevators

Please note that the following buildings do NOT have elevators. For safety reasons, these buildings also do not have carts available for move-in day: 
Simpson, Hamilton, Coolidge, Redstone, Hunt, McCann, Ready, Richardson, Sichel, L/L, Converse, Cottages

Again, please let us know if you need accommodations made and we will do our best to assist. 

After Move-In

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Once you've moved in, there are just a few things more things to take care of. Your RA will give you instructions about the following items: 

  • Complete your Roommate Agreement
  • Complete your Room Condition Report to ensure that you are not charged for existing damage to your room when you move out. 
  • Get settled and have fun!