2008-2009 : 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 - G	Tuesday, August 19^th 2008	5:00 pm	-	8:00 pm
H - L	Wednesday, August 20^th 2008	8:00 am	-	10:00 am
M - R	Wednesday, August 20^th 2008	11:00 am	-	1:00 pm
S - Z	Wednesday, August 20^th 2008	2:00 pm	-	4:00 pm
*Example: John Doe - move in date: Tuesday, August 19^th2008, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

RETURNING student move-in dates:
A - L	Saturday, August 23^rd 2008	9:00 am	-	5:00 pm
M - Z	Sunday, August 24^th 2008	9:00 am	-	5:00 pm
*Example: Sally Smith - move in date: Sunday, August 24^th 2008, 9:00 am

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 cars must be parked in a satellite parking lot.
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 keys, hallways manual, and other valuable information. If you are checking in during a regular check in time (please see times above) you can check in 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. If you are checking in after hours (i.e. after 5:00 pm on Wednesday-Sunday) you will need to check in at your 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

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

The following is a small list of items that you might want to bring to campus. By no means is this list all-inclusive, but it should get you started!

Bed Linens (all our beds are extra long twin – 36”x80” – in size)
Pillows/Blankets
Alarm Clock
Laundry Basket or tote
Detergent
Dryer Sheets
Personal Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, deodorant, hairbrush/comb, shampoo, conditioner, soap, nail clippers, perfume/cologne, q-tips, razors, shaving cream, towels, washcloths, etc.)
Shower caddy to transport the above toiletries to the bathroom and back
Shower Shoes
Co-axial cable for television hookup
RJ-45 cable (Ethernet cable) for computer/laptop hookup
Computer/Laptop
Headphones or ear buds so as to not disturb a roommate with music
Extra batteries
Surge protector, and/or power strips if you are bringing a lot of technology
Camera/Digital
Calculator
Umbrella
Heavier coat (it turns cold here fairly quickly)
Sunglasses
Small fan
Bicycle (if a rider, there are numerous places to store)
Lock for bike if you bring it
Can-opener
A few non-perishable food items – coffee, cereal, canned spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, etc.
Cookware, utensils, cups, plates, napkins, Tupperware, etc.
Dish soap for dirty dishes
School Supplies – (scissors, notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, highlighters, stapler, tape, post-its, etc.)
Backpack or some item carriage
Bathrobe
Iron/small ironing board - if you need to wear pressed clothing for an occasion
Telephone (land line) - service provided but you have to provide the phone
Hangers for clothing
Medicine (pain relievers, cold/flu, any prescriptions you might be taking)
First Aid Kit
Flashlight
Sports equipment (Frisbee, football, basketball, mitt, etc.)
Small tool kit
Clothing to last until the first trip home (t-shirts, shorts, jeans, sweatshirts, pajamas, light & heavy jacket, socks, bathing suit, belts, hats/caps, etc.)
Names, addresses, phone numbers, and policy numbers of medical, credit card, and/or auto insurance companies
Envelopes and stamps
Address book
Phone book from your hometown (you’ll be happy you did)
Poster putty for hanging up decorations (not nails. nails are bad)

Things to Leave at Home!!

These are things not permitted in the Residence Halls. For a full list of Residence Hall policies, please refer to the Hallways Handbook.

Rubber or foam backed carpet (this can permanently damage the floor)
Open flame/Coil devices
Candles/Incense
Hot pots, toaster ovens, “George Foreman” type grills.
Halogen Lamps/Torchier Lights
Pets (excluding fish, in a tank under 30 gallons)
Standalone freezers
Lava Lamps
Weapons (real or fake but still look real)