Move In

Welcome to Fall 2024 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 community. 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Move In Date
  • Welcome Days
  • Furniture
  • Decorating
  • Appliances
  • Driving Directions
  • Move In Date

    WHEN DO I MOVE IN?
    • Returning students living in on-campus Summer Housing will transition to fall assignments between August 5 and 11
    • First-Year students will have an opportunity to participate in furniture and item drop-off on August 24 and 25
    • First-Year students living in an LLC (Living Learning Community) will move in on August 27
    • First-Year students living in the Common Good Learning Community (CGLC) will move in on August 28
    • Returning students who have not moved in early will move in between August 29 and September 3. An opportunity to move in early will be provided for those who sign-up to assist with Tommie Move In Crew.
    Fall sport athletes and students involved in extra-curricular activities or on-campus jobs who need to move in early will receive that information from coaches/advisors/supervisors

    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.
    CAN I MOVE THE FURNITURE?
    • 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.
    WHAT SIZE SHEETS SHOULD I BUY?
    • The beds we provide are Twin XL.
    • Shop for bedding, towels, decor and more to be shipped to you at stthomas.dormify.com

    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 mycollegefridge.com 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 mycollegefridge.com
    • 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.
    WHAT SHOULD I NOT BRING?
    • 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?

    This is only applicable for students moving in from August 24 - 28. If you are moving in before August 24 or after August 28, 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 5 and 11
    • First-Year students will have an opportunity to participate in furniture and item drop-off on August 24 and 25
    • First-Year students living in an LLC (Living Learning Community) will move in on August 27
    • First-Year students living in the Common Good Learning Community (CGLC) will move in on August 28
    • Returning students who have not moved in early will move in between August 29 and September 3. An opportunity to move in early will be provided for those who sign-up to assist with Tommie Move In Crew.
    Fall sport athletes and students involved in extra-curricular activities or on-campus jobs who need to move in early will receive that information from coaches/advisors/supervisors

    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.
    CAN I MOVE THE FURNITURE?
    • 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.
    WHAT SIZE SHEETS SHOULD I BUY?
    • The beds we provide are Twin XL.
    • Shop for bedding, towels, decor and more to be shipped to you at stthomas.dormify.com

    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 mycollegefridge.com 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 mycollegefridge.com
    • 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.
    WHAT SHOULD I NOT BRING?
    • 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?

    This is only applicable for students moving in from August 24 - 28. If you are moving in before August 24 or after August 28, please refer to your e-mail about where to check-in