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Moving to Campus
Dates and times for arrival
These dates are tentative. Please continue to check back for updates.
- New students
Residence halls open on Saturday, August 23, 2008
- Returning students
Residence halls open on Friday, August 22, 2008
- Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
- Classes begin Monday, August 25, 2008
- Your assigned residence hall accommodation will be ready for occupancy on the arrival date indicated above. Listed below are target times for you to arrive. We try to spread out traffic based on your home’s proximity to campus. If the listed time meets your schedule, great! If not, come any time between 8am - 11pm. The University makes every effort to eliminate lines and waiting periods.
- If you live within
- 0-75 miles from campus: Arrive 8-9am
- 76-125 miles from campus: Arrive 9-10am
- 126-150 miles from campus: Arrive 10-11am
- 151-175 miles from campus: Arrive 11am – Noon
- 176-200 miles from campus: Arrive Noon - 1pm
- over 200 miles from campus: Arrive After 1pm
*All Times are Central Daylight Savings Time
Information for arrival
Although move-in day can seem hectic with a lot of people with a
lot of stuff all wanting the elevator at the same time, you can actually expect
the process to take about 60 minutes or less. Dozens of returning WIU students
make the move-in process a lot smoother by volunteering to come back to campus
early and help you move in - we call them the "Move-in Crew." Look
for a letter this summer that suggests a target move-in time for you. This
is factored on estimated travel time in regards to how far you reside from
campus. If you can follow this suggested guideline you will find the process
smoother for everyone.
As you arrive in Macomb and make your way to campus you can expect
to encounter our Office of Public Safety directing traffic. These
officers control the flow of cars to the individual residence halls.
Once you are directed to approach the building, unload your vehicle
near the hall, and while someone stays with the belongings, please
move the car to a regular parking lot. After you unload do not
leave your vehicle parked near the hall. This will ensure that
others are able to do the same.
Checking Into your Hall
Halls will open for check-in beginning at 8am. You can check into
your hall between 8am
and 10pm. Peak move-in times tend to be from 10am to 3pm. Please see the recommended target times listed above. We try to spread out traffic based on your home’s proximity to campus.
Upon entering your residence hall you will be greeted by staff
and returning students who will direct you to obtain room keys.
Before you know it you will have met a dozen people! Some will
help you move your belongings; others will help you complete your
Room Condition Report and personal information card. One of the
first people you will likely meet is your Resident Assistant. They
are the first person to seek out if you have questions about the
move-in process, orientation activities, etc.
What to Bring
Although what each person brings will vary due to individual
needs, we hope that these suggestions from other WIU students
will aid in your packing. A printable PDF checklist is available by clicking here. (Adobe Reader required)
- General Room Items
- Cleaning supplies
- Waste Basket
- Sewing kit and a few small tools
- Plants – “ You will thank us later”
- Iron with automatic shut off
- Posters, photos and decorations
- Umbrella
- Lamp or clip on light
- Phone
- Alarm clock
- Storage crates/totes
- Hair dryer
- Answering machine (voicemail is available)
- Extension Cords (12 or 14 gauge)
- Surge protector power strip
- Academic Supplies
- Planner Organizer
- Book bag/Backpack
- Computer disks
- Writing utensils
- Paper
- Binders
- Calculator
- Tape, tacks, stapler
- Book of stamps, envelopes
- Dictionary, Thesaurus
- Bedroom items
- Extra long twin sheets (mattresses are 80 inches long)
- Pillow, Comforter or bedspread
- Bathroom Items
- Shower caddy and shower sandals
- Personal care products (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, razors, robe,
etc.)
- Bath and hand towels, wash cloths
- Kitchen items
- Salt and pepper shakers
- Cups, plates, silverware
- Dish Soap, sponge, dish towel
- Can opener
- Clothing items
- Work out clothes
- Dress clothes
- Cool weather jacket
- Extra hangers
- Technology Items
- Ethernet card for Computer
- Ethernet cable to connect computer to university network
- First Aid items
- Aspirin/Tylenol/Ibuprofen
- Band-aids
- Tissues
- Cold medication
- Miscellaneous items
- List of important phone #’s and Birthdays
- Important information (Social Security #, Insurance, Prescription,
or Medical Information)
- Address Book
- Bike lock
- Flashlight, batteries
- Laundry basket and laundry detergent
- Small Humidifier
- Small fan
- Camera
- Dust cloth
- Extra pair of shoe laces
- Jumper Cables if you have a car
Things Not to Bring
A printable PDF checklist is available by clicking here. (Adobe Reader required)
- Halogen Lamp
- Space Heater
- Hot Plate, Electric Frying pan (any unauthorized heat producing
appliances – please call with questions)
- Pets (small aquarium fish allowed)
- Incense
- Waterbed
- Candles
- Free weight equipment
- Weapons/Firearms
- Multi-outlet plugs without built-in circuit breakers
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