Move In
Welcome to Fall 2024 move in and your on-campus living and learning experience. Students will receive additional information regarding move in specifics around the beginning of August.
New students will likely find these tips most helpful, but the information is applicable to our returning students as well.
- Communication is key. Begin connecting with your roommate(s) to prepare for move in and living in community. Discuss who is bringing/purchasing/renting certain items to share, how you can best communicate with each other, and be prepared to complete a roommate agreement shortly after move in.
- Pack your items utilizing LABELED suitcases (with wheels if possible), large bags, sealed boxes or tote bins, and bring your own hand cart if necessary. The goal is to complete the move to your room in one trip from vehicle to room.
- NO trailers, box trucks, oversized vehicles will be allowed on campus.
- Review the Guide to Sustainable Living for action items for a sustainable move-in (pg 6).
Frequently Asked Questions
Move In Date
WHEN DO I MOVE IN?
- Returning students living in on-campus Summer Housing will transition to fall assignments between August 5 and 11
- First-Year students will have an opportunity to participate in furniture and item drop-off on August 24 and 25
- First-Year students living in an LLC (Living Learning Community) will move in on August 27
- First-Year students living in the Common Good Learning Community (CGLC) will move in on August 28
- Returning students who have not moved in early will move in between August 31 and September 3. An opportunity to move in early will be provided for those who sign-up to assist with Tommie Move In Crew.
Welcome Days
ARE WELCOME DAYS MANDATORY?
Yes, for first-year students. Your LLC or CGLC move-in date will kick-off your Welcome Days experience. For more information about Welcome Days and the schedule, head to the Welcome Days website.
Furniture
WHAT SIZE FUTON SHOULD I BUY?
- It should be no longer than 80 inches wide to fit under a lofted bed.
- If bringing a pre-owned futon or chair, it must be clean and in good condition.
- Yes! We encourage you to make your room comfortable for you (and any roommates).
- All furniture that is provided in the room, must remain in the room.
- The beds we provide are Twin XL.
- Shop for bedding, towels, decor and more to be shipped to you at stthomas.dormroom.com
Decorating
WHAT SHOULD I BRING/USE TO DECORATE?
- Painters (aka blue) tape is the only thing we allow to hang items on walls
- LED light strips or anything that requires adhesive strips or nails to hang are not allowed as they result in damage to walls and paint
- Adhesive wall stickers or decor (aka anything that already has adhesive on it) are not allowed as they result in damage to walls and paint
Appliances
WHAT SIZE MICROWAVE-FRIDGE COMBINATION UNIT/MINI-FRIDGE CAN I BRING?
- Micro-fridges, which are a combination refrigerator/freezer and microwave oven, are provided in the rooms of Cretin Hall, Grace Hall, Flynn suites, Frey Hall, and Murray Hall.
- If assigned to a room where one is not provided, we recommend renting from mycollegefridge.com to have it delivered to your room before your arrival, and a guaranteed approved size.
- If buying a micro-fridge and bringing it, here are the specifications to keep in mind:
- No larger than 4.5 Cubic Feet
- No exposed sharp corners or edges
- Voltage rating 115V, 50/60 cycles
- Amperage (maximum 1.7amps) (195 watts)
- Grounding type cord 3-wire
- United Laboratories (UL) approval of unit and cord, with the label, conspicuously placed.
- Appliances with open heating elements (oil popcorn maker, toaster, toaster oven, hot plate-burner type, countertop grill, pizza baker/carousel, countertop sandwich maker, broiler, hotplate, etc.) are not allowed in our traditional residence halls.
Driving Directions
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY APPROACH CAMPUS FOR CHECKING IN TO MY BUILDING?
- BRADY, DOWLING, FLYNN, and MORRISON residents
- IRELAND and TOMMIE NORTH residents
- FREY and MURRAY residents
This is only applicable for students moving in from August 24 - 28. If you are moving in before August 24 or after August 28, please refer to your e-mail about where to check-in
Move In Date
Move In Date
WHEN DO I MOVE IN?
- Returning students living in on-campus Summer Housing will transition to fall assignments between August 5 and 11
- First-Year students will have an opportunity to participate in furniture and item drop-off on August 24 and 25
- First-Year students living in an LLC (Living Learning Community) will move in on August 27
- First-Year students living in the Common Good Learning Community (CGLC) will move in on August 28
- Returning students who have not moved in early will move in between August 31 and September 3. An opportunity to move in early will be provided for those who sign-up to assist with Tommie Move In Crew.
Welcome Days
Welcome Days
ARE WELCOME DAYS MANDATORY?
Yes, for first-year students. Your LLC or CGLC move-in date will kick-off your Welcome Days experience. For more information about Welcome Days and the schedule, head to the Welcome Days website.
Furniture
Furniture
WHAT SIZE FUTON SHOULD I BUY?
- It should be no longer than 80 inches wide to fit under a lofted bed.
- If bringing a pre-owned futon or chair, it must be clean and in good condition.
- Yes! We encourage you to make your room comfortable for you (and any roommates).
- All furniture that is provided in the room, must remain in the room.
- The beds we provide are Twin XL.
- Shop for bedding, towels, decor and more to be shipped to you at stthomas.dormroom.com
Decorating
Decorating
WHAT SHOULD I BRING/USE TO DECORATE?
- Painters (aka blue) tape is the only thing we allow to hang items on walls
- LED light strips or anything that requires adhesive strips or nails to hang are not allowed as they result in damage to walls and paint
- Adhesive wall stickers or decor (aka anything that already has adhesive on it) are not allowed as they result in damage to walls and paint
Appliances
Appliances
WHAT SIZE MICROWAVE-FRIDGE COMBINATION UNIT/MINI-FRIDGE CAN I BRING?
- Micro-fridges, which are a combination refrigerator/freezer and microwave oven, are provided in the rooms of Cretin Hall, Grace Hall, Flynn suites, Frey Hall, and Murray Hall.
- If assigned to a room where one is not provided, we recommend renting from mycollegefridge.com to have it delivered to your room before your arrival, and a guaranteed approved size.
- If buying a micro-fridge and bringing it, here are the specifications to keep in mind:
- No larger than 4.5 Cubic Feet
- No exposed sharp corners or edges
- Voltage rating 115V, 50/60 cycles
- Amperage (maximum 1.7amps) (195 watts)
- Grounding type cord 3-wire
- United Laboratories (UL) approval of unit and cord, with the label, conspicuously placed.
- Appliances with open heating elements (oil popcorn maker, toaster, toaster oven, hot plate-burner type, countertop grill, pizza baker/carousel, countertop sandwich maker, broiler, hotplate, etc.) are not allowed in our traditional residence halls.
Driving Directions
Driving Directions
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY APPROACH CAMPUS FOR CHECKING IN TO MY BUILDING?
- BRADY, DOWLING, FLYNN, and MORRISON residents
- IRELAND and TOMMIE NORTH residents
- FREY and MURRAY residents
This is only applicable for students moving in from August 24 - 28. If you are moving in before August 24 or after August 28, please refer to your e-mail about where to check-in