Things to do Before Move-In

Summer Arrangements

• Make travel plans, print maps and directions, and make hotel reservations, if needed.
• Verify that all of your personal belongings are insured either through a renters/homeowners’ insurance policy.
• Review and pay your bill prior to coming to campus.
• Consider renting or purchasing new or used books through the Loyola University Bookstore.

Room Assignment/Roommates

• Retrieve your room assignment and roommate information via your Loyola email in early August.
• Start building a relationship with your roommates prior to arrival. Talk about expectations of living together using the Roommate Agreement Workbook as a guide.
• Contact your roommates and decide what each of you is bringing to the room. Note that there is only one cable television connection per bedroom. For every person in a room, there is a bed, dresser, desk, and chair.
• Identify your check-in location by your approved arrival date attached to your assignment email.

Packing and Shipping

• Plan what to bring to college.
• Keep in Mind that there are some items prohibited in the halls. These items will be confiscated if found during room inspections
• Label boxes with your name and Building/ Room Number/Bedroom (For example, Campion 610, Bedroom A)
• If you need to mail any items, they should be sent to your mailstop. You can find your mailstop number on WebAdvisor.

Things to Do on Move-In Day

• Know where you are going and print your campus map before arrival.
• Arrive at your hall at the assigned move-in date and time, found in your assignment email.
• Park in a designated space to unload your belongings curb-side. 
• Once belongings are unloaded, move your vehicle to a permanent parking space, campus police can help you identify the closest place to park.
• Use our volunteers will be available to assist all first year students with move-in and will be directing traffic and providing information throughout campus on the main move-in days. Volunteer assistance is available at no cost to you. There will also be large bins with wheels that you may check out to use, however the person using the bin will be asked to sign it out and leave a driver’s license until the bin is returned. Please be aware that there are a limited number of bins, and there may be a wait=time to obtain one.
• Review the RCR handed out to each resident when they check in. Report any repair issues to Facilities Management.
• Break down your moving boxes and bring them to designated recycling areas or take them home for reuse, take out all trash to designated dumpsters

Things to Do After Move-In

• Check the folder that you get at check in for your orientation schedule, attend all events and get to know your fellow Greyhounds!
• Attend floor and hall meetings and take advantage of residential programs designed for you by the Resident Assistant on your floor.
• Report any room repair issues to Service Request Site throughout the year.

Final Reminders for a Successful Move-In

• Label all packages and bags with your name, hall and room number.
• Know where you're going and how to get there by printing directions and maps before leaving home.
• Bring a hand truck if you have one.
• Never leave belongings unattended.
• Make move-in a team effort— Loyola staff and volunteers are available to assist you.
• Don’t forget your patience!
• Plan for the weather.
• Remember that common items are conveniently available at retail stores nearby.