{"id":110,"date":"2025-04-09T15:51:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T19:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/residencelife\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2025-05-28T12:32:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:32:55","slug":"move-in-before-you-arrive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/residencelife\/move-in\/move-in-before-you-arrive\/","title":{"rendered":"Move-In: Before You Arrive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-umw-hero alignfull umw-custom-block umw-hero umw-hero--dark-text umw-hero--white umw-hero--with-no-media\"><div class=\"umw-hero__inner\"><div class=\"umw-hero__media\"><\/div><div class=\"umw-hero__title\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__title__wrapper\"><div class=\"umw-hero__eyebrow\">Residence Life and Housing<\/div><h1 class=\"umw-hero__title__header\">Before You Arrive<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-hero-ctas alignfull\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links__wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-move-in-before-you-arrive\">Move-In: Before You Arrive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for move-in:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First-years have been assigned a time slot for move-in on Wednesday. August 20th depending on their building and floor. Please refer to the move-in or your hall\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/residencelife\/before-you-get-to-campus\/move-in\/move-in-day-of\/\">Move-In Day Of<\/a>\u00a0instructions sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upper-class students will sign up for a move-in time slot on Saturday, August 23rd or Sunday, August 24th.\u00a0 More information about signing up for a time will be sent via email in July.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/publications.umw.edu\/eagleessentials\/\">Eagle Essentials.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read the residential rules and expectations\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/residencelife\/on-campus\/residence-life-rules-and-expectations\/\">here<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/publications.umw.edu\/student-handbook\/\">.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact your roommate(s) to get to know each other and to discuss what items you will share and who is bringing what. You may contact them through our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umw.starrezhousing.com\/starrezportal\">Housing Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/residencelife\/before-you-get-to-campus\/move-in\/prohibited-in-residence-halls\/\">prohibited items<\/a>&nbsp;list. Be sure to leave these items at home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack S.M.A.R.T.! Use the tips in our acronym and packing list found on our website to bring the right amount of belongings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review your family insurance policy or purchase a renter\u2019s insurance policy to protect your belongings while on campus. The university is not responsible for personal property damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to change your bed height or would like a lofting kit or bunk bed kit, check out how to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/residencelife\/on-campus\/housing-procedures\/configuring-your-bed\/\">configure your bed<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get to know your roommate:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While social media is convenient for quick introductions and sharing information we encourage you and your roommate to have a phone conversation or when possible a face-to-face meeting to learn about each other before Move-In. Be mindful that some students are traveling for the summer or may not be accessible via certain communication methods. Be patient and don\u2019t assume the worst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep in mind:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is okay to feel apprehensive about speaking with your new roommate for the first time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are in the same situation you are. Assume goodwill and give the relationship time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The more you communicate with your new roommate now and when you arrive on campus, the better the relationship will ultimately be.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Review helpful information about living with a roommate at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/residencelife\/on-campus\/life\/roommate\/\">https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/residencelife\/on-campus\/life\/roommate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eagle Approved \/ Keep These Items Out of Your Nest:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All residence hall rooms at UMW come with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Twin bed frame and extra-long mattress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desk &amp; Chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dresser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closet\/wardrobe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethernet Port-1 per resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cable Port-1 per room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*In some halls, residents may share a closet with roommate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check out this printable&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/residencelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2022\/07\/Build-Your-Nest-Packing-List.pdf\">UMW Packing List<\/a>&nbsp;for items that are Eagle Approved and those that are not permitted in your nest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pack S.M.A.R.T.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>S<\/strong>: Spend two weeks taking note of what you use at home. If you haven\u2019t used it in two weeks, don\u2019t pack it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>M<\/strong>: Make lists of \u201cmust-have\u201d and \u201cwant\u201d items. Prioritize your lists and leave the unnecessary things at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A<\/strong>: Assess the space needed to bring your possessions. Remember, you will more than likely share a room with someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>R<\/strong>: Remember, Virginia has seasonal weather. There is no need to bring all of your clothes at once. Use family visits, breaks, and holidays to switch out clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>T<\/strong>: Talk to your roommate about sharing certain items. Why bring two when one will suffice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most home goods stores provide a fairly comprehensive list of items needed for college. Please be aware that these lists sometimes include items that are prohibited at UMW. Please review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/residencelife\/before-you-get-to-campus\/move-in\/prohibited-in-residence-halls\/\">prohibited items list<\/a>&nbsp;and keep these items out of your nest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Mary Washington does not provide storage for luggage, boxes, or the UMW-provided furniture listed above. Everything you bring must fit in your room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Label all boxes with last name, first initial, building, room number. Forgot your building and room? Check&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umw.starrezhousing.com\/starrezportal\">the Housing Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Move-In: Before You Arrive Preparing for move-in: Get to know your roommate: While social media is convenient for quick introductions and sharing information we encourage you and your roommate to have a phone conversation or when possible a face-to-face meeting to learn about each other before Move-In. 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