Moving to Campus!

Go To 'Move-in Day'
Go To 'Frequently Asked Move-in Question'
Go To 'What to Bring to Campus'
Go To 'What to Leave at Home'
Go To 'Shipping Items to Campus'

Move-in Day--August 19th, 2008

The 2008 Turning Titan New Student Orientation Schedule will be posted soon. In the mean time, you can view the Turning Titan: New Student Orientation Schedule to get an idea of what to expect during orientaiton week. Please note that the schedule will include sections for both the Class of 2012 and transfer students.

View the Parent Fall Orientation Schedule
(Note: Parent events are on August 19th only, and all parent events are optional but strongly encouraged.)

Frequently Asked Move-in Question

Can I arrive earlier than 8am to start moving in?

No. The preparations for registration and receiving keys to your new room etc. will not be complete until 8am on August 19th.  If you and your family arrive before 8am you can relax and enjoy coffee and a snack before check-in begins.

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What To Bring To Campus

Bedspread/blanket(s)

Mattress Pad

Pillow

Sheets & Pillow Case (all beds are 80 inches:  extra long)

Towels

Telephone (Munsell & Ferguson)

Wastebasket

Shower Shoes (flip flops)

Clock

Toiletries

Desirable Items:

Answering Machine

Cleaning Supplies

Computer and Printer

School/Office Supplies

Dishes, Cups, Silverware

Fan (all traditional halls have air conditioning)

Clothes Hangers

Lamp (no halogen lamps)

Laundry Supplies

Microwave

Refrigerator (small)

Sports Equipment

Stereo

Television

VCR or DVD

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What To Leave At Home (Prohibited Items):

Candles

Electric Appliances with Open Coils (toaster/hot plate, etc)

Halogen Lamps

Pets (although fish are allowed)

Sandwich makers/George Foreman Grills

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Shipping Items to Campus

Shipping via UPS or Fed Ex

Address should include: 

Student’s name

Residence Hall Name

Residence Hall Street Address

Bloomington, IL 61701

Your package will first be delivered to the loading dock at the Physical Plant and will then be dropped off at the Main Desk of your Residence Hall (all First-year halls and Traditional halls). 

Note: Residents in small halls which do not have a main desk will need to pick up packages in the Office of Residential Life.  Additionally, packages shipped to fraternity houses will be available to pick up in Hansen Student Center.

Shipping Via United States Postal Service

Same information as above.

Packages will be delivered through normal campus mail routes by Publications, Printing, and Mailing Services.

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