Check-in Day

We look forward to welcoming Hounds back to campus for the fall semester!

Welcome Home, Hounds!

University faculty and staff are preparing for Check-in Days at the end of August. Below, please find some details relative to this exciting day for students and their families, as well as the University.

Check-in & Move-in Times

In early August, residential students will receive an email with a specific move-in time, which will fall between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The University is again using a staggered approach to this onboarding effort to ensure ample room in residence halls for families to easily and safely move their son or daughter’s belongings into their rooms. Below, please find the days in which the University will welcome students back to campus:

Friday, August 25: First-Year Students & Transfers
Sunday, August 27: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Helping Hounds Move-in

First-year students will have plenty of help as they move into their residence halls. Many members of the University community will be ready to help!

Commuter Students

All commuter students are welcome to check in on Friday, August 25 so they may attend orientation (as first-year students) and their first week of classes.

Packing Tips

While each student will have a different list, below, please find some items that Hounds suggest bringing to campus.
- Alarm clock
- Brita water pitcher and filters
- Clothes drying rack and/or sweater dryer
- Flashlight with batteries
- Laundry supplies (laundry bag or basket, detergent, bleach, fabric softener, stain remover, dryer sheets)
- Linens (extra-long twin sheets, pillows, blankets, comforter, mattress pad 80 inch by 36 inch or "college size")
- Plastic under-bed storage containers
- Reusable shopping bag
- Reusable water bottle/coffee mug
- Seasonal clothing and hangers
- Toiletries, towels, bathrobe, shower caddy
- Umbrella
- Fan
- Microwave (700 watts maximum)
- Refrigerators (3.7 cubic feet maximum)
- Television and cable cord
- Wipe-off message board for your door
The University suggests that students bring with them to campus the below items:
- Computer (laptop preferred)
- Mobile phone
- Power strip
- Earbuds/headphones
- School supplies (backpack, notebooks, pens, pencils, calculator)
- Extension cord
As you prepare to pack for campus, please see below a list of items to bring with you for the fall semester.

Suggestions on what to bring to campus:
- Just in case, several double-layer face masks or washable face coverings (5-7 cloth masks is preferred)
- Thermometer
- Health insurance information (insurance card, primary physician's contact information)
- Hand sanitizer (60-percent alcohol or greater)
- Prescription medicines
- Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
- Cough suppressant: Mucinex DM or Delsym (or generic equivalent)
- Cough/throat lozenges
- Refillable water bottle
- Gatorade or Pedialyte
- First aid: Band-aids, topical antibiotic cream/ointment, heating pad (microwaveable is preferred), ice packs
- Non-bleach wipes and other cleaning supplies
- Paper products, including tissues and paper towels
- Paper plates, disposable cups, silverware
- Extra laundry detergent, soap, and other hygiene products
The University suggests that students living on campus leave the below items at home:
- Air conditioners (including portable air conditioners)
- Alcohol containers (even if they are empty and used for decoration, alcohol containers are a violation of the alcohol policy in the underclass residence halls)
- Candles (whether they are decorative or have sentimental value)
- Cement blocks (single beds may be elevated with leg lifters)
- Cooking elements; such as toaster ovens, toasters, hot pots, rice cookers, skillets, hot plates, Foreman-type grills (in underclass halls)
- Halogen lamps
- Incense and potpourri burners
- Outdoor grills
- Pets (only fish are allowed)
- Space heaters
- Rugs and large pieces of personal furniture (i.e. couches, large cooking supplies, etc.)