2009-2010 : Information about moving into the Residence Halls

Welcome to Kent State University!

To help the move-in process work smoothly, we have developed a schedule (based on the first letter of your last name) for you to move into your residential community. It is critical that you plan your arrival on campus and residence hall move-in at the time and date designated below.

We are very excited that you will be joining our residential community and hope that you are prepared for the unique opportunities and challenges that await you this fall.

When Is Move In Day?

Your move-in date depends on the first letter of your last-name
(eg. John Doe):

INCOMING student move-in dates (including new transfer students):
A - F	Thursday, August 27^th 2009	8:00 am	-	10:00 am
G - L	Thursday, August 27^th 2009	11:00 am	-	1:00 pm
M - R	Thursday, August 27^th 2009	2:00 pm	-	4:00 pm
S - Z	Thursday, August 27^th 2009	5:00 pm	-	7:00 pm
*Example: John Doe - move-in date: Thursday, August 27^th2009, 8:00 am - 10:00 am

RETURNING student move-in dates:
A - L	Saturday, August 29^th 2009	9:00 am	-	5:00 pm
M - Z	Sunday, August 30^th 2009	9:00 am	-	5:00 pm
*Example: Sally Smith - move-in date: Sunday, August 30^th 2009, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Please note that if you plan to move in earlier than your move-in date, you MUST register for early arrival online (http://www.res.kent.edu/earlyarrival) available August 1st. There will be a nightly charge associated with early arrival.
You will have limited time to park your vehicle near your Residence Hall during move-in. Please be prepared to unload quickly and move your car into a satellite parking lot. You may only unload ONE car at a time; if you bring more than one vehicle, other vehicles must be parked in a long-term parking lot nearby. Please leave one driver with the vehicle at all times during unloading outside of the residence hall. Please see the following move-in parking map for more information.
All cars that will remain on campus need to be parked in the areas designated by their parking pass (all Stadium passes must begin to park at the stadium immediately).
Campus Bus Service will be available starting the first day of move-in to provide transportation from designated parking lots to the residence halls.
In the near future you will receive a temporary parking pass for move in. Please complete the pass and bring it with you on move-in day. We strongly encourage that you move in on your designated date and time to avoid traffic and unloading issues.

http://www.kent.edu/parking

Where do I Check In?

Upon arriving to campus, you will need to check in to pick up your “move-in packet”, which will include a keycard, Hallways Handbook and other valuable information. If you are checking in during a regular check in time (please see times above) you can check in directly at your hall. There will be a Residence Services area set up in your hall during check in hours ready with all of your needed information. For incoming students: If you are checking in early via an Early Arrival registration, or after the traditional Thursday move-in on August 27th, you would need to check in at your respective area desk. Returning students arriving after 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday would also need to check in at their area desk.

Listed below are all of the halls and their corresponding area desk:

Twin Towers Area Desk (Beall / McDowell Hall)
Allyn	Beall
Clark	McDowell
Fletcher	Manchester
Van Campen

Tri-Towers Area Desk (Tri-Towers Rotunda)
Koonce	Leebrick	Wright
Korb

New Front Area Desk (Dunbar Hall)
Dunbar	Centennial Court A
Engleman	Centennial Court B
Prentice	Centennial Court C
Verder	Centennial Court D
	Centennial Court E
	Centennial Court F

Quad Area Desk (Stopher Hall)
Lake	Johnson
Olson	Stopher

Things to Bring? Things to Leave at Home?

Wondering what you can and shouldn’t bring with you when moving on campus. View our non-inclusive list of items to bring and items to leave at home. PDF/WORD