Welcome!
Residential Life at Washington University in St. Louis would like to welcome you all home to campus! Residential Life is a resource for you as residents for any housing needs you may have. We are excited to have you join us in August and can’t wait to get to know all of you by name and story.
To assist you with your move to campus, we have prepared this Move-In Guide to give you important information about the logistics of your move. Please read this guide carefully to ensure a smooth experience on Move-In Day.
Most questions can be answered by reading this guide or by visiting the Student Transitions & Family Programs website at newstudents.wustl.edu.
See you soon!
IMPORTANT TO DO LIST:
☐ Review the University Student Conduct Code at wustl.edu.
☐ Review Residential Life Policies and Procedures at students.wustl.edu.
☐ Complete your immunization paperwork and submit to WashU’s Habif Health and Wellness Center. You must provide proof of immunizations and health history prior to moving into campus housing.
☐ If you are delivering packages to campus, make sure to follow the guidelines provided by WashU’s Mail Services at mailservices.wustl.edu.
☐ View your room assignment and roommate information by logging into your WashU Housing Portal via WebSTAC.
☐ Get in touch with your roommate(s) and start coordinating items you may want to share and bring for your room. Make sure to consult the lists on the next page before making any decisions.
☐ Check your WashU email frequently for important information concerning Move-In Day. Each student will have a specific date and time to move-in. This date and time are selected on the WashU Housing Portal.
☐ Please reference newstudents.wustl.edu for checklist items before you arrive.
PACKING FOR COLLEGE
You don’t need to pack your entire room to come to college, but you’ll want to make sure you don’t forget the little things you currently use in your daily life. As you plan your packing list, review the below information about important items to bring, as well as prohibited items.
YOU SHOULD BRING:
☐ Backpack
☐ Blue Tape
☐ Calendar
☐ Cell Phone and Charger
☐ Cleaning Supplies
☐ Clothes and shoes that can get dirty (for service projects)
☐ Comforter, Blankets, and Pillows
☐ Face Masks
☐ First-Aid Kit
☐ Flashlight
☐ Hangers, Shoe Rack and Plastic Hooks
☐ Health Insurance Information
☐ Heavy Winter Coat (and a hat and gloves)
YOU SHOULD NOT BRING:
X Air-Conditioning Units
X Candles
X Electric Appliances with Exposed Coils
☐ ID/Driver’s License
☐ Iron/Ironing Board
☐ Laptop Computer
☐ Laundry Bag and Detergent
☐ Power Strips and Extension Cords
☐ Prescription Medication(s)
☐ School Supplies
☐ Shampoo and Body Wash
☐ Sheets (Twin, Extra Long)
☐ Shower Shoes and Shower Caddy
☐ Thermometer
☐ Towels
☐ Trash Can
☐ Umbrella
X Gas or Charcoal Grills
X Guns/Weapons
X Halogen Lamps
X CO2 self-cooking kits
YOU SHOULD CONSIDER:
☐ Bed Raisers
☐ Bike and Bike Lock
☐ Board Games
☐ Cooking Utensils
☐ Cups, Plates, and Utensils
☐ Desk Lamp
☐ Dish Soap
☐ Dry Erase Board and Markers
☐ Extra Shelving Units, Crates, Plastic Containers, and Under-bed Storage Bins
☐ Microwave
☐ Portable Vacuum
☐ Postage Stamps
☐ Small Fan
☐ Small Refrigerator (no larger than 4 cubic feet)
☐ Suit and/or Semi-Formal Attire for special events you may attend
X Hot Plates
X Incense
X LED Light Strips
X Pets (other than fish)
X Toasters
X Water Beds
WHAT’S IN YOUR ROOM
FURNITURE
▶ Adjustable XL twin size bed
▶ Mattress
▶ Desk with chair
▶ Blinds
▶ Closet or wardrobe
▶ Dresser
▶ Recycling bin
UTILITIES
▶ Central air conditioning
Wireless internet ▶ Electricity, gas, and water
Heating
For more information about the floor plans and room dimensions for your room, go to students.wustl.edu/residential-life-facilities/
RESIDENCE HALL MAKE UP APPROVED VENDOR SERVICES
▶ Modern Residence Halls: Consist of double, triple, and single rooms with most layouts consisting of two double rooms adjoined by a restroom.
▶ Traditional Residence Halls: Consist of double, triple, and single rooms, and each floor shares common restrooms. Some are configured with a shared restroom.
▶ Residence Halls also have study rooms, computer labs, community lounges, kitchens, and music practice rooms.
(student-run businesses)
▶ WashU Wash
▶ UTrucking
▶ Swap and Shop (will be available on Move-In Day via South 40 Swamp)
MOVE-IN DAY PROCEDURES: August 16 and August 17
Arrive to our check-in location on your move-in date and time. Volunteers will direct you to park. Students will exit their vehicle at the check-in location, go inside, and receive their room keys. All other individuals will stay inside the vehicle.
Once students have returned to their vehicle with their room keys and Parking Placard, ensure that the placard is on the dashboard. Drive to the unloading zone for your building by following the designated path.
Once you arrive at your unloading zone, unload your vehicle. Drivers should never exit their vehicle and should relocate their vehicle to long-term parking as soon as all belongings are unloaded. Students should stay with their belongings, have their one-time moving ticket ready, and wait for our team of professional movers to move their items into their room. Our professional movers will only move your items to your room one time. They will not make multiple trips.
You did it! Unpack, get comfortable, eat, meet the students on your floor, and be present for your required residential community floor meeting at 8:00 p.m.
CHECK-IN LOCATION:
Students will check in at Tisch Commons located on the main level of the Danforth University Center. This will be your first stop for our move-in process. Danforth University Center is located at 6475 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63105. Short-term parking will be available in Zone 2 in Lot 35 (Simon Hall Lot).
MOVE-IN DAY MAP
MAP LEGEND: THE SOUTH 40
Beaumont Hall
Danforth House
5. Eliot House A
Hitzeman Hall 7. Hurd Hall
8. Keonig House
9. Lee Hall
10. Lien House 11. Myers Hall 12. Park House
13. Rutledge Hall 14. Umrath House
Shepley Route
Wallace Route
Olympian Route
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Dardick House
Dauten Hall
15. Shanedling Hall
PARKING AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LONG-TERM PARKING LOCATIONS:
Parking will be available in Zone 1 (East End Garage) and Zone 2 (DUC Garage). There will be no long-term parking on the South 40.
For GPS instructions for long-term parking:
East End Garage: 6332 Forest Park Pkwy, St. Louis, MO, 63130
From the South 40, turn right to drive north on Big Bend Blvd, turn right once you reach Forst Park Pkwy, and then turn right onto Hoyt Dr., and drive down the ramp to the garage.
Danforth University Center (DUC) Garage: 6475 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63105
Parking Placard:
It is important that you have a completed Parking Placard placed on the dashboard of your vehicle after receiving it at check-in. This must stay on the dashboard in the vehicle throughout the entire move-in period, including while at long-term parking.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Information stations will be available throughout campus. If you have any questions or need directions, please stop by for assistance. Refer to the Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome schedule for more details.
PARENTS AND FAMILIES:
To learn more about move-in day, you can visit families.wustl.edu. There you will find more information about:
Traveling to campus
Planning your visit
Parent & Family Orientation
Additional resources