Tips for Move-In Day

Check out our helpful tips to make move-in day easier!

• Are you still unsure what to pack? Visit our blog post with our suggested packing list.

• Dress comfortably on the big day and wear sensible shoes.

• Bring a cart or dolly if you have one at home. We won't be able to provide these and this will be helpful for larger items.

• Stay hydrated. August in Alabama isn't known for it's cool temperatures, so be prepared for a hot and sticky day.

• Expect help. Every year students and staff volunteer to assist new students with move-in.

• Be patient. Moving is always a slow undertaking. We will do our part to help make the experience as painless as possible.

• Look for the Housing Prize Patrol who will be driving throughout campus looking for people to answer JSU trivia questions. Answer correctly and win prizes!

• There will also be cooling stations at each residence hall with free water!

• Get excited! You have a big year ahead of you so hit the ground running!

Be on the lookout for COCKY DAZE information too! This is Housing's Welcome Weekend for our residents. A full list of details will be available soon!

We will also send out information this summer from your hall staff. Please continue to check your JSU e-mail account for updates.

We're excited about having you on campus this year. If you have questions, please call us at 256-782-5122.

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!

-JSU Housing Staff

Suggested Packing List for JSU Residence Halls

Remember, you may not need every item on this list. The following items are things you should think about bringing.

What to Bring -Sleeping

• Sheets (twin, regular sized, at least two sets)
• Comforter/Duvet set
• Blanket
• Mattress Pad
• Pillow(s)
• Alarm Clock

What to Bring - Looking Your Best

• Towels and washcloths (at least two sets)
• Shower caddy
• Shower shoes/flip flops
• Bathrobe
• Shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, etc.
• Tissues
• Clothes hangers
• Clothes hamper/laundry bag
• Mirror
• Clothes, shoes, outerwear, and accessories

You won't have room for your entire wardrobe, but you can trade your warm weather clothing for your cold weather clothing when you go home or during Thanksgiving break and then trade back at Spring Break or another trip home. Keep some transitional clothing on hand at all times for sudden changes in the weather.

What to Bring - Eating

• Refrigerator (maximum size 4.2 cubic feet)
• Microwave (not to exceed 1000 watts)
• Dish soap and towels
• Coffee maker
• Kitchen supplies, including plates, cups, bowl, utensils, can opener, chip clips, storage bags and storage containers
• Favorite snacks and drinks
• Food for quick and easy meals in your room (breakfast bars, sandwiches, microwave meals, etc.).

What to Bring - Studying

• School supplies, including binders, folders, pens, pencils, index cards, calculator, notebooks, stapler, tape, paper clips, rubber bans, scissors, post-it notes, highlighters, glue, white-out, ruler, backpack, dictionary, thesaurus, three hole punch, etc.
• Personal organizer/calendar
• Computer, printer, cords, and accessories, including CDs/Flash Drives, surge protector, printer paper, and ink cartridges

What to Bring - Cleaning

• Cleaning supplies, including detergent, fabric softener, stain removers, lint brushes, iron, small ironing board, laundry marking pen, drying rack, and plenty of quarters for the laundry machines
• Broom/dust pan/mop/bucket
• Paper towels
• Garbage can and bags

What to Bring - Making it Your Home

• Posters, photographs, and other decorations
• Area rug
• Lamp and/or desk lamp and light bulbs

What to Bring - Electronics

• CD player/mp3 player and headphones
• Camera
• Telephone (voice mail/caller ID provided through the Telephone Center)
• DVD player
• Television
• Batteries
• Surge protector
• Fan (to be used during transitional weather times)

What to Bring - Everything Else

• Umbrella
• Storage bins (for under your bed or in your closet)
• First aid kit
• Sewing kit
• Flashlight
• Bicycle

What Not to Bring - Miscellaneous

For the Safety of all residents, please do not bring the following items. Please remember that you may not plug multiple power strips together, alter smoke detectors, remove door closures, or put excessive furniture in rooms.

• Hot plates
• Toasters
• Candles
• Electric skillets
• Incense
• Deep fryers
• Crock pots
• Halogen lamps
• Multi-plug adapters
• George Foreman grills
• Charcoal grills
• Pets (fish allowed in ten gallon tanks or less)

Once again, these are just suggestions. You may or may not need all of the items on this list. If you have additional questions, please contact us at 256-782-5122. Special thanks to the University of Kentucky for these suggestions!

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!

-JSU Housing Staff

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