Helpful Shopping Tips for Move In

The Department of University Housing and Residence Life knows that move in can be a stressful time! Here are some tips we've found that can help make this an easy day for you!

Shopping Tips:

• Contact your roommate in advance to avoid duplicate items. Your roommate's email address can be found online with your housing assignment information.

• Make a budget and stick to it. Shopping for your new home can get expensive.

• Leave valuable items at home. If it is irreplaceable to you, do not risk bringing it into a communal living environment.

• Write down the make, model, and serial number of valuable items such as bicycles, computers, stereos, televisions, and other electronics. Leave a copy of this information at home in a safe place. In the event that something is stolen, having this information increases the chance of recovering the item. You may also want to photocopy the contents of your wallet, including your credit/debit cards, driver's license, and insurance card and leave it at home. If your wallet is stolen or lost, you can refer to the photocopy to replace those items.

• The University Police Department also has a form you can fill out while on campus to document serial numbers and other information regarding your valuables. The form can be found here.

• Take inventory of what you already own and what you can borrow from older siblings or friends.

• If you are traveling a great distance, consider purchasing some items once you arrive in Jacksonville. Don't worry about remembering everything, we have stores in Jacksonville, Anniston, Oxford, and Gadsden that will provide you with everything you need.

• You can always pick up items on your next trip home or have your family send stuff to you.

• It is easier to store duffel bags than luggage. Bulky pieces of luggage will take up space in your room.
  
  
• Visit the JSU Housing website for the 3-D images of the residence halls.

• We will provide an additional packing list. You may not need everything on the list, but we encourage you to think about what you will need to make your new room your new home.

Special thanks to the University of Kentucky for these tips!

For additional questions, please contact our office at 256-782-5122.

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!

-JSU Housing Staff