Arrival plan

A calmer college move-in day

Treat unloading and parking as separate stages, and keep the official route open on your phone.

Updated September 23, 2026School rules still control

48 hours before

Recheck your time slot, hall name, room number, student ID requirements, temporary route, unloading pass, and weather. Screenshot the university map in case service is poor.

Pack the first cart

Put ID, keys, medications, water, cleaning wipes, a doorstop, basic bedding, and a change of clothes where they can be unloaded first.

At the curb

Follow staff and temporary signs over ordinary GPS near campus. Keep one person with the vehicle when the school requires it, unload quickly, then relocate the car.

Before buying more

Measure the room, confirm roommate duplicates, and inspect the university-provided furniture. Avoid buying storage or appliances that the hall prohibits or cannot fit.

Use this guide as a planning framework. Always check the current housing page and your assignment instructions before purchasing, packing, parking, or traveling.