Fall 2021 Move-In

Whether you're approaching your first move-in experience or returning to us in the fall, we have you covered! Fall 2021 Move-In Week will be August 9-15 with classes beginning on Monday, August 16. Over the summer, we will communicate more info about signing-up for Move-In dates and times.

Meal Plans

All meal plans will be activated on Monday, August 9 at 11 a.m. at no additional cost. More detailed information, including hours of operation, will be shared on the Dining website.

Security

You will need to have your ID with you at all times to enter your building and must register all guests at the front desk. You can pick up your ID at the Redbird Card Office in the Bone Student Center.

Unloading Your Belongings

Unload your belongings in the designated area.
Move your car to a designated parking area immediately after unloading (there will be directional signage).
Check out a cart if needed.
Allow staff to help load your cart onto the elevator for you.
Go to your floor or designated check-in area to receive your room key from hall staff. (Note: If your check-in location is not on your floor, you may want to do this step first.)
Enjoy Welcome Week activities and your new Redbird home.

Getting Items to Your Room

Put the sturdiest boxes on the bottom and soft items on top, without packing your cart more than three feet high.
Make sure everything is stable before you begin to move by bringing plastic wrap or bungee cords.
Allow our staff to load your cart onto the elevator for you.

Trash & Recycling

Dumpsters and recycling receptacles are located outside each residential building. You are responsible for regularly removing trash and recycling from your apartment.

Lofting Beds

Beds can be lofted (only with the lofts provided by the University) at multiple heights to give plenty of room underneath for storage space or other furniture. If interested, visit your building front desk to request a loft kit during your move-in time free of charge based on availability.

Pro-Tip: For a junior loft height (ranges from 10 to 33 inches from the floor) you will not need a loft kit. A two-pound rubber mallet will be needed when lofting your bed and we will provide one at the front desk.

View our Video Tutorial to learn how to set one up!

Room & Roommate Assignment

Beginning July 23, 2021, you can view your room assignment in the Housing and Dining portal. This includes your:

Building name
Room number
Room type
Floor number - TLLC type (if applicable)

Room Changes

Room changes are not permitted from the time you receive your assignment through the first 10 days of classes. Changes must be approved by your Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC).

Contract Cancellations

Requests for cancellation must be submitted using the Online Contract Cancellation Form. Notification to other university offices does not terminate the contract. IMPORTANT: Depending on the date you cancel; charges and fees may apply. Please review cancellation dates and information under Housing Contracts.

Directions to Hewett-Manchester

Because of planned street closures on campus, please rely on these directions rather than directions from GPS or other mobile devices.
Hewett-Manchester Driving Direction Map

Traveling on I-55 North	Traveling on I-55 South
1. Exit 167-Veterans Parkway 2. At the stoplight, go right onto Veterans Parkway 3. Take slight right (west) onto Shelbourne Drive 4. Turn right (west) at stop sign, continue on Shelbourne Drive 5. After three stop signs, turn left (south) onto Linden Street 6. After two stoplights, turn right (west) onto Mulberry Street 7. Continue to Hewett and Manchester Halls	1. Exit 167-Veterans Parkway 2. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Veterans Parkway 3. Take slight right (west) onto Shelbourne Drive 4. Turn right (west) at stop sign, continue on Shelbourne Drive 5. After three stop signs, turn left (south) onto Linden Street 6. After two stoplights, turn right (west) onto Mulberry Street 7. Continue to Hewett and Manchester Halls

Directions to Tri-Towers

Because of planned street closures on campus, please rely on these directions rather than directions from GPS or other mobile devices.
Tri-Towers Driving Direction Map

Traveling on I-55 North	Traveling on I-55 South
1. Exit 165A-Main Street 2. Turn right (west) onto Gregory Street 3. Turn left onto Adelaide Street to arrive at the residence hall entrance	1. Exit 165-Main Street 2. Turn left (south) onto Main Street 3. Turn right (west) onto Gregory Street 4. Turn left onto Adelaide Street to arrive at the residence hall entrance

Directions to Watterson Towers

Because of planned street closures on campus, please rely on these directions rather than directions from GPS or other mobile devices.
Watterson Towers Driving Direction Map

Traveling on I-55 North	Traveling on I-55 South
1. Exit 165A-Main Street and continue south on Main Street 2. Turn left (east) onto College Avenue 3. Turn right (south) at second stoplight onto School Street 4. Turn left (east) onto North Street 5. Turn right (south) onto Fell Avenue 6. Continue to Watterson Towers	1. Exit 165-Main Street and turn left (south) onto Main Street 2. Turn left (east) onto College Avenue 3. Turn right (south) at second stoplight onto School Street 4. Turn left (east) onto North Street 5. Turn right (south) onto Fell Avenue 6. Continue to Watterson Towers

Finding Your Room

If your room number starts with a “3”, the elevator stops on your floor in your House (your “House” is one of the following: A-North, A-South, B-North, B-South, C-North, C-South, D-North, D-South, E-North, E-South). If your room number does not start with a “3”, you will need to walk up or down stairs to your floor. For example, Watterson C-North Room#203: Take the elevator to the third floor of C-North House and walk down one flight to the second floor of C-North. If you need help on move-in day, any of our staff members will be happy to show you the lay of the land!

Directions to Cardinal Court

Because of planned street closures on campus, please rely on these directions rather than directions from GPS or other mobile devices.
Cardinal Court Driving Direction Map

Traveling on I-55 North	Traveling on I-55 South
1. Exit 165A-Main Street and continue south on Main Street 2. Turn right (west) onto Gregory Street 3. Turn right into Cardinal Court entrance	1. Exit 165-Main Street and turn left (south) onto Main Street 2. Turn right (west) onto Gregory Street 3. Turn right into Cardinal Court entrance