FALL 2019 MOVE-IN GUIDE
Welcome
Residential Life at Washington University in St. Louis would like to welcome you home to campus! We are excited to have you join us in August and can’t wait to get to know you by name and story. Residential Life is a resource for any housing questions or needs you may have. We have prepared this Move-In Guide to provide important information concerning 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. For additional information about Move-In Day or other important events, visit the WashU First Year Center website at newstudents.wustl.edu. See you soon! From Residential Life
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GUIDE CONTENTS: 4
Important to do list
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Packing for college
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What’s in your room
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Move-In Day procedures
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Move-In Day map
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Happenings on Move-In Day
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For parents and families
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IMPORTANT TO DO LIST: ☐☐ View your room assignment and roommate information by logging into your WashU Housing Portal, via WebSTAC. ☐☐ Check your WashU email several times a week for important information concerning Move-In Day. Each student will be assigned a specific time to move in. Your scheduled time cannot be changed. ☐☐ Bring your parking placard on Move-In Day (tear off on the back of booklet). You will need your parking placard to park your vehicle on campus. ☐☐ 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. ☐☐ 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. ☐☐ If you are delivering packages to campus, guidelines can be found at newstudents.wustl.edu under Shipping Items to Campus. ☐☐ Review the University Student Conduct Code at wustl.edu. ☐☐ Review Residential Life Policies and Procedures at students.wustl.edu. ☐☐ Please reference newstudents.wustl.edu for additional information.
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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 for your move to campus, below are some items you may wish to include and items that are prohibited are also shown.
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Alarm clock Backpack Calendar Calling card or cellphone and charger Checkbook/credit card Cleaning supplies Clothes and shoes that can get dirty Clothes hangers Comforter, blankets and pillows Desk lamp Dry erase board and markers Envelopes and stamps First-aid kit Flashlight Hammer and tools Hangers, shoe rack and plastic hooks Health insurance information
YOU SHOULD NOT BRING:
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Air conditioning units Candles Electric appliances with exposed coils
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YOU SHOULD CONSIDER: ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐
Heavy winter coat ID/drivers license Laundry bag and detergent Painter’s tape Power strips and extension cords Prescription and medication(s) Reusable grocery totes Reusable water bottles School supplies Shampoo and body wash Sheets (twin, extra-long) Shower shoes and shower caddy Small fan Toiletries
Gas/charcoal grills Guns/weapons Water beds
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Air freshener Bed raisers Bicycle and bike lock Board games Closet organizers Computer or laptop Printer (and paper) Cooking utensils Decorations for your room Cushion for desk chair Desk organizer Camera Ethernet cord Hair dryer Headphones Iron and ironing board Microwave
Halogen lamps Hot plates Incense
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Sewing kit Plastic drawers Portable vacuum Reusable cups, utensils, plates Small fridge (no larger than 4 cubic feet) Sponge and dish soap Stereo or computer speakers Television (and DVDs) Tissues Under-bed storage bins
Pets (other than fish) Toasters Wireless routers
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WHAT’S IN YOUR ROOM FURNITURE ▶▶ Adjustable XL twin size bed ▶▶ Mattress ▶▶ Carpeting ▶▶ Desk with chair ▶▶ Blinds ▶▶ Closet or wardrobe ▶▶ Dresser ▶▶ Trash can and recycle tote
UTILITIES ▶▶ Central air conditioning ▶▶ Wireless internet ▶▶ Electricity, gas and water ▶▶ Heating
GO BEARS
For more information about floor plans and room dimensions, visit students.wustl.edu.
APPROVED VENDOR SERVICES (student run businesses) Learn more at skandalaris.wustl.edu
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Micro Fridges WashU Wash UTrucking Swap and Shop (will be available on Move-In Day via South 40 Swamp)
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RESIDENCE HALL MAKE UP ▶▶ 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.
SATURDAY, AUG 17 MOVE-IN DAY PROCEDURES
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Arrive to campus at your specified move-in time. If traveling by auto, drive to the unloading zone at the corner of Wallace Drive and Forsyth Blvd. For GPS instructions, please use 6475 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105 as your destination point. You will be met by a Move-In Day volunteer.
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After receiving instructions from the volunteer, continue to the unloading zone. Check that your parking placard is filled out and placed on your dashboard. Once you have arrived at your designated unloading area, you will have 30 minutes to unload your belongings. Student leaders will assist you.
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Once unloaded, check in with a team member of your residential college to receive your WashU ID, room key, U-Pass and Bear Beginnings schedule. If you have not submitted a current photo for your WashU ID, Card Services will be open on Move-In Day.
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After check-in, please park your car in the available areas, Zone 1 or Zone 2 for long-term parking (see campus map for details).
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You did it! Unpack, get comfortable, eat and then head to your required residential community meeting at 5:30 p.m. followed by Convocation Saturday evening.
*International students, Deneb STARS and fall varsity athletes may have a different arrival date than Saturday, Aug 17. Please confirm with your program director or coach.
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Lien House Dardick House Dauten & Shanedling House Lee Beau Hall Umrath House Koenig House Hurd Hall Eliot House A Park House Danforth House Move-In Entrance Exit to Big Bend (from Shepley) Exit to Wydown (from Swamp) Shepley Route Swamp Route
Find your way around WashU and manage your life on campus with the WUSTL Mobile app. Access university information and services anytime, including news, dining, transportation and maps, as well as academic courses and resources. Available through Apple iTunes or Google Play. 8 | 2019 FALL MOVE-IN GUIDE
MOVE-IN MAP LEGEND HAPPENING ON
MOVE-IN DAY
Welcome tents will be located at the Danforth University Center (DUC), the Sumers Welcome Center and on the South 40. Stop by for information and copies of the Bear Beginnings schedule, Parent & Family Orientation guides, campus maps and St. Louis area shopping and dining information. Golf carts will be available to assist guests who may require assistance traveling around campus. Many university departments and services will be open such as: ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
Bank of America Bear Necessities campus store Campus Life Career Center Center for Diversity & Inclusion Dining Services Disability Resources First Year Center Habif Health & Wellness Center Interfaith Campus Ministries Association Mail Services Student Affairs Student Entrepreneurial Program (StEP) businesses Student Financial Services Student Technology Services
For a complete listing, visit newstudents.wustl.edu.
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FOR OUR PARENTS AND FAMILIES PARKING ON CAMPUS For GPS instructions, please use 6475 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105 as your destination point. As you approach campus, you will see the Danforth University Center (DUC) at the intersection of Wallace and Forsyth Blvd. Turn south onto Wallace Drive where you will be met by a Move-In Day volunteer with further instructions. Parking Placard: On arrival, make sure your parking placard (see next page) is filled out and placed on your dashboard. Long-term parking: Parking will be available in Zone 1 (Simon Parking Lot and DUC Garage) and Zone 2 (East End Garage) where you will end the day after Convocation. There is no available long-term parking at the residential halls on the South 40.
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Visit families.wustl.edu for more information about: ☐☐ Parent & Family Orientation ☐☐ Information about traveling to campus ☐☐ Planning your visit ☐☐ Signing up for the Family Ties newsletter ☐☐ Additional resources
PLEASE TEAR FROM BOOKLET AND DISPLAY ON DASHBOARD
MOVE-IN DAY PARKING PLACARD Valid For: Saturday, Aug 17, 2019
Important: After unloading, move your vehicle out of the unloading zone and into long-term parking. Unattended vehicles, or those parked in unauthorized locations or in excess of the 30-minute limit will be towed. Towed vehicles will be moved to First Congregational Church lot at the corner of Wallace Drive and Wydown Blvd.
Please print
Driver Full Name: Student Residence Hall: Driver Phone Number: Assigned Move-In Time:
This placard must be displayed on dashboard to park on campus.