Avoiding the Move-In Day Blues
Move-in for students joining the UMW community in August 2009 is Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. and will run until noon.
Move-In Day can be a great deal of fun! Whether you’re a first time university student or you’re joining our community as a transfer student, this information will assist you as you move your belongings into your new home.
All students living in Alvey, Virginia, Custis, Mason, Jefferson, and Russell Halls will go directly to their building to check-in. All other students will start by checking in at the Residence Life Office in Marye House.
The most important thing to remember on Move-In Day is DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP! We are here to welcome you and our number one job that day is to help you!
So, let’s move on to…
Moving into Alvey, Arrington, Ball, Custis, Madison, Marshall, Russell, Virginia or Willard Hall
From Route 3 East: Turn left onto William St. (Rt. 3 East-business) at the intersection of Rt. 3 and the Blue-Gray Parkway (6th stoplight). Continue on William St. about .6 miles to Sunken Road. (You will go past College Avenue on your left and the UMW Apartments on your right.) Turn left onto Sunken Road.
From Route 1: Turn onto College Avenue at the light by the Giant shopping center. Follow College Avenue to William Street. Make a left onto William Street. Turn left onto Sunken Road (next intersection).
To find Alvey or Arrington Hall from Sunken Road
Make the first left past the University's rear gate. (Be sure to go slow - this is easy to miss!)
To find Marshall or Russell Hall from Sunken Road
Make the first left into Marshall Hall’s parking lot or second left into Russell’s parking lot.
To find Ball, Custis, Madison, Virginia, or Willard Hall from Sunken Road
Follow Sunken Road to the University's main rear gate. Turn left and follow the road up the hill. At the top of the hill, bear to the right. (Do not enter the circle.) Keep following the road until you reach the Woodard Campus Center. University personnel will direct you from here.
Moving into Bushnell, Framar, Jefferson, Mason, Randolph, South or Westmoreland Hall
From Route 3 East: Turn left onto William St. (Route 3 East-business) at the intersection of Rt. 3 and the Blue-Gray Parkway (6th stoplight). Continue on William St. about .5 miles to College Avenue, and turn left.
From Route 1: Turn onto College Avenue at the light by the Giant shopping center.
To find Mason, Jefferson, Randolph, Bushnell or Westmoreland Hall from College Avenue
Proceed to the University’s main gate located at the traffic light. Turn onto Double Drive and University personnel will direct you from here.
To find South or Framar Hall from College Avenue
From Route 3, take an immediate right into the Jefferson parking lot. From Route 1 go through the light at Double Drive and take an immediate left after the light into the Jefferson parking lot. (Be sure to go slow -- the parking lot is easy to miss!)
What can I do to make move-in easier?
- Talk with your roommate(s) to decide what items you will share (television, stereo, refrigerator, phone, etc.).
- Make sure all of your belongings are packed and labeled with your name and room number.
- Bring a hand truck or cart to help move larger items.
- Remember that due to built-in furniture, lofts are not permitted in Russell Hall. They are also not permitted in the Apartments at UMW. New loftable furniture has been provided in Marshall, Bushnell, Virginia and Custis Halls and additional lofts are not permitted in those buildings.
- Dress appropriately and have some cool water with you.
- Bring your sense of humor!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at rlif@umw.edu or by calling 540-654-1058.