Whether returning to campus or arriving for the first time, these move-in tips will help save you time, energy, and protect the environment.
- Communication: Coordinate with roommates ahead of time to reduce duplicate items in the new space.
- Quality Over Quantity: Space is often limited in residential halls and apartments for students, bring only what is necessary and leave the rest home. If possible, swap out clothes seasonally with items from home.
- Wait to Buy: Only pack and move essentials; secondhand stores like 3fifteen offer great options for gently used items.
- Pack Smart: To reduce waste, avoid using boxes, pack items in suitcases, totes and reusable containers.
- Ditch the Printer: Save space and leave printers at home. Students are each given a credit on their student print account for the year.
- Stay Hydrated: Bring a reusable water bottle and use the campus map to find out where the water bottle filling stations are available all over campus.