Move-in Information
Move-in Day | Things to Bring/Leave | Key Pickup Locations
Organized Chaos - Move In Day Procedure and Schedule
Residence Life works to make Move In Day a success for everyone by providing a
Move In schedule and some tips for the day.Check out our Move In Day photo album to see what Move In Day is really like.
What’s the basic move in process?
- ONLY students go through the check-in line, fill out forms, and pick up room key(s).
- Students & families drop off their belongings on the curb. One person stays with the belongings, while the others move them to the room. Remember, we’re in the city, so vast areas of open parking are not available.
- Some students choose to park and walk their belongings to the room.
Students
- BE PREPARED. READ our information and follow those instructions.
- Contact your new roommate(s) using information provided on Cougar Trail and your assignment letter. Decide who will bring what to avoid duplication.
- Come at or during your assigned time. You cannot check in before your assigned time. If you check-in even an hour after your beginning time, you’ll move in much easier.
- Have your CofC ID or DRIVER’S LICENSE ready. You will get your ID during your orientation session.
- Check in is more than just picking up your key. You’ll be asked to read, fill out and sign a few forms before you can get your key and move in your belongings.
- Have your health insurance information available. You will need to provide health insurance information on your emergency card when you arrive.
- Leave your parents and family members at the door. Only you can sign yourself in to your building. Once you’ve filled out the papers and gotten your key, then enlist their help to move in your belongings.
- BE PATIENT. We do our best to keep things moving but the truth is that move in day will be very busy and can be stressful. August is hot, and you’ll be excited about moving in. Keep a cool head and be patient.
- BE PATIENT. Move in day is busy for everyone. We try our best to keep things calm and easy, so your patience is appreciated (by our staff and your student)!
- Let your student check in for him or herself. This is an important way to start them on their way here at CofC.
- Be supportive. Believe it or not, your student will be under some stress, be supportive of him or her.
- We’ve planned and trained for this day for months. We have developed our move in process to reduce the rush of traffic jams. By separating move in time by floors and buildings, lines will be shorter and move in will be easier for everyone.
- We’ll have our staff on hand to help speed up the process. We’re all here to answer your questions too.
- Public Safety will help direct traffic and show you where to park. Don’t forget your parking pass sent in the mail in late summer!
- College and community organizations will be volunteering to help carry belongings and give directions as well as provide a cool glass of water or lemonade.
- We are here to be supportive of students and families. Please see us if we can assist you!
Shopping Guide
Now that you are definitely college bound, we have put together a few helpful hints on what you should and should not bring with you.
Please note that the Department of Residence Life provides toilet tissue and trash bags. NOTE: All electrical items must be UL
approved.Shopping List:
Beanbag chair |
Bedspread/comforter |
Camera |
Can opener |
Cleaning supplies |
Clothes hangers |
Coffee maker (automatic shut-off only) |
Curlers/curling irons |
Curtain rods (tension only) |
Desk lamp (non-halogen) |
Fans |
First aid/wellness kits |
Floor lamps (non-halogen) |
Hair dryers |
Waste basket |
Iron and small ironing board |
Laundry baskets or bag |
Laundry supplies |
Mattress pad |
Medication |
Message boards |
Microwave ovens (800 watts or less)* |
Multi-plug outlets with surge protectors |
Personal calendar |
Personal computers (with surge protectors) |
Personal toiletries |
Pictures and picture frames |
Pillows/pillow covers |
Plastic food containers |
Plastic risers (for lifting the bed if the bed is not loftable) |
Plastic shelving units |
Plastic storage containers |
Plastic wall adhesive for hanging posters on the walls |
Posters |
Radio/alarm clock |
|
Rugs |
School supplies |
Sheets (extra long twin in Berry, Buist, College Lodge, Craig, Kelly House, McAlister,
Liberty, Houses, McConnell, Rutledge; Full size in Warren/George) |
| Small TV | MP3/CD player | Telephone/answering machine |
| Towels (all sizes) | Utensils | Small vacuum cleaner |
| DVD player | Coaxial Cable | Category 5 Ethernet Cable |
Items to leave at home:
This list is subject to changes/additions. If an unauthorized item is found, it will be confiscated and WILL NOT be returned. Cooking is permitted only in residence halls/houses with kitchens.
| Alcohol/alcohol paraphernalia | Amplifiers with stereo sets | Automatic drip coffee makers |
| Candles/incense - nothing with an open flame | Cappuccino/espresso machines | Cinder blocks |
| Cooking appliances/machines with open coils | Curtain rods (screw or nail type that require holes in walls or window frames) | Darts and dart boards (any type) |
| Drugs/drug paraphernalia | Drum sets | Electric blankets |
| Electrically amplified instruments | Explosives/fireworks | Extension cords |
| Firearms/guns (including BB, paintball, pellet) | Woks | Grills (charcoal, propane, George Foreman-type) |
| Halogen lamps | Heating pads | Hot plates |
| Incense and incense burners | Knives (other than flatware) | Lighter fluid or other combustible items |
| Lofts | Mini-lights (Christmas type) | Multi-plug outlet (without surge protector) |
| Open coil water/coffee warmers | Pets (except goldfish) | Plastic or inflatable furniture |
| Power tools | Rice cookers | Space heaters |
| Toaster/toaster ovens | Water beds | Weapons (Bow and arrows) |
Key Pick-up
Residents may pick up their room key during assigned check in times at the following places:| Assignment | Key Pick Up Location |
|---|---|
| 01 Warren Place | 10 Warren Place |
| 101 Wentworth | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 103 Wentworth | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 105 Wentworth | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 107 Wentworth | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 10 Warren Place | 10 Warren Place |
| 13 Coming Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 15 St. Philip Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 17 St. Philip Street | Craig Residence Hall |
| 20 Warren Place | 10 Warren Place |
| 24 Bull Annex | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 24 Bull House | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 28 Coming Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 298 Meeting Street | College Lodge |
| 29 Coming Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 2 Bull Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 300 Meeting Street | College Lodge |
| 31 Coming Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 32 Coming Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 34 Coming Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 36 Coming Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 38 Coming Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 4 Bull Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 6 Bull Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 70 Coming Street | Buist Rivers Residence Hall |
| 72 Coming Street | Buist Rivers Residence Hall |
| 8 Bull Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 8 Kirkland Lane | McConnell Residence Hall |
| 90 Wentworth Street | Craig Residence Hall |
| 92 Wentworth Street | Craig Residence Hall |
| 99 Wentworth Street | McConnell Residence Hall |
| Berry Residence Hall | Berry Residence Hall |
| Buist Residence Hall | Buist Rivers Residence Hall |
| Craig Residence Hall | Craig Residence Hall |
| Kelly House | Kelly House |
| College Lodge | College Lodge |
| Lesesne Carriage House | Buist Rivers Residence Hall |
| Lesesne House | Buist Rivers Residence Hall |
| McAlister Residence Hall | McAlister Residence Hall |
| McConnell Residence Hall | McConnell Residence Hall |
| Rutledge Residence Hall | Rutledge Rivers Residence Hall |
| Liberty Street Residence Hall | Liberty Street Residence Hall |
| George Street Apartment Complex | George Street Apartment Complex |
