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Move-In Instructions for North Campus

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The instructions below apply to the following North Campus residences:

  • Barbara McClintock Hall
  • Bauer Hall
  • Clara Dickson Hall
  • Court Hall
  • Ganędagǫ: Hall
  • High Rise #5
  • HILC – Low Rise #8
  • Hu Shih Hall
  • JAM – Low Rise #9
  • Jameson Hall
  • Kay Hall
  • Low Rise #6
  • Low Rise #7
  • Mary Donlon Hall
  • Mews Hall
  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall
  • Toni Morrison Hall
  • Townhouse Apartments
  • Ujamaa – Low Rise #10

The below Move-In Instructions do not apply to the following North Campus residences. Follow these links for instructions for these individual communities: 

  • Risley Hall
  • Latino Living Center – Anna Comstock Hall
  • Ecology House – Hurlburt House
  • Balch Hall
  • Akwe:kon

Please read this entire message for detailed move-in instructions, and review everything carefully so you can finalize your travel plans for a successful arrival. It is to your advantage to arrive at your selected time slot and follow our move-in instructions below to make the move-in process as efficient and smooth as possible. 

Before you Arrive

Move-In Instructions by Arrival Date and Time 

Monday, August 17

 Arrival between 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Arrival Location: A-Lot 
Unloading Location: Residence Halls

  • Arrive on campus and proceed to A-Lot to queue. From there, you’ll be directed to your building’s designated unloading zone.  
  • When you arrive at your designated unloading zone, you will sign out a bin or bins and unload your vehicle. We will provide assistance to unload your vehicle, but please know that you and your guests will be responsible for moving your belongings to your room.  
  • Once your vehicle is unloaded, proceed to your building check-in location to receive your keys, student ID, and other move-in materials. 
  • Follow directions to your 3-hour short-term parking. Information about your designated parking area can be found on the printable Move-In Ticket in the Housing and Dining Portal after August 1.   

Arrival after 8:00 p.m. 

Arrival Location: Building unloading zone, listed below.

  • Proceed to your residence hall unloading zone (listed below). 
  • When you get to your building, call the posted number for access to your room. 
  • Staff unloading assistance will not be available. You and your guests will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room.  
  • The following day, visit the North Campus Check-in Desk located in Robert Purcell Community Center to retrieve keys and ID beginning at 8 am. 
     

Unloading Zones

  • North side of Jessup Road unloading spaces (no overnight parking permitted).  
    • Buildings: Low Rise #6 
  • Robert Purcell Community Center Parking spaces.  
    • Buildings: High Rise #5, Jameson Hall, Donlon Hall, Ganędagǫ: Hall 
  • Program House Drive parking spaces.  
    • Buildings: Low Rise #7, Just About Music (JAM), Holland International Living Center (HILC), Ujamaa, Hu Shih Hall, Mews/Loving House 
  • Helen Newman parking lot unloading spaces (off Cradit Farm Drive).  
    • Buildings: Court-Kay-Bauer Halls   
  • North Balch Delivery Loading Dock.  
    • Building: North and South Balch 
  • Dickson Hall loading dock and parking lot unloading spaces.  
    • Buildings: Clara Dickson Hall/McLLU, Toni Morrison Hall  

 

Tuesday, August 18 

 Arrival between 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 

Arrival Location: Robert Purcell Community Center Parking Lot 
Check-in Location: Room 103-105 Robert Purcell Community Center 

  • Arrive on campus and proceed to the Robert Purcell Community Center (RPCC) parking lot.  
  • Check-in at RPCC room 103-105 to receive your keys, student ID and other move-in materials during your self-selected timeslot.  
  • Once checked-in, you’ll be guided to your building’s unloading zone. 
  • When you arrive at your designated unloading zone, you will sign out a bin or bins and unload your vehicle. We will provide assistance to unload your vehicle, but please know that you and your guests will be responsible for moving your belongings to your room.  
  • Once your vehicle is unloaded, follow directions to your 3-hour short-term parking. Information about your designated parking are can be found on the printable Move-In Ticket in the Housing and Dining Portal after August 1. 

 Arrival after 11:00 a.m.

Arrival Location: Robert Purcell Community Center Parking Lot 
Check-in Location: Room 103-105 Robert Purcell Community Center 

  • Arrive on campus and proceed to the Robert Purcell Community Center (RPCC) parking lot.  
  • Check-in at RPCC room 103-105 to receive your keys, student ID and other move-in materials during your self-selected timeslot.  
  • Once checked-in, you’ll be guided to your building’s unloading zone. 
  • When you arrive at your designated unloading zone, you will sign out a bin or bins and unload your vehicle.  
  • Staff unloading assistance will not be available. You and your guests will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room. 
  • Once your vehicle is unloaded, follow directions to your 3-hour short-term parking. Information about your designated parking can be found on the printable Move-In Ticket in the Housing and Dining Portal after August 1.   

 

Unloading Zones 

  • North side of Jessup Road unloading spaces (no overnight parking permitted).  
  • Buildings: Low Rise #6 
  • Robert Purcell Community Center Parking spaces.  
  • Buildings: High Rise #5, Jameson Hall, Donlon Hall, Ganędagǫ: Hall 
  • Program House Drive parking spaces.  
  • Buildings: Low Rise #7, Just About Music (JAM), Holland International Living Center (HILC), Ujamaa, Hu Shih Hall, Mews/Loving House 
  • Helen Newman parking lot unloading spaces (off Cradit Farm Drive).  
  • Buildings: Court-Kay-Bauer Halls   
  • North Balch Delivery Loading Dock.  
  • Building: North and South Balch 
  • Dickson Hall loading dock and parking lot unloading spaces.  
  • Buildings: Clara Dickson Hall/McLLU, Toni Morrison Hall  

Arrival after 8:00 p.m.

Arrival Location: Building unloading zone, listed below. 

  • Proceed to your residence hall unloading zone (listed below). 
  • When you get to your building, call the posted number for access to your room. 
  • Staff unloading assistance will not be available. You and your guests will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room.  
  • The following day, visit the North Campus Check-in Desk located in Robert Purcell Community Center to retrieve keys and ID beginning at 8 am. 

 

Unloading Zones 

  • North side of Jessup Road unloading spaces (no overnight parking permitted).  
  • Buildings: Low Rise #6 
  • Robert Purcell Community Center Parking spaces.  
  • Buildings: High Rise #5, Jameson Hall, Donlon Hall, Ganędagǫ: Hall 
  • Program House Drive parking spaces.  
  • Buildings: Low Rise #7, Just About Music (JAM), Holland International Living Center (HILC), Ujamaa, Hu Shih Hall, Mews/Loving House 
  • Helen Newman parking lot unloading spaces (off Cradit Farm Drive).  
  • Buildings: Court-Kay-Bauer Halls   
  • North Balch Delivery Loading Dock.  
  • Building: North and South Balch 
  • Dickson Hall loading dock and parking lot unloading spaces.  
  • Buildings: Clara Dickson Hall/McLLU, Toni Morrison Hall  

 

Friday, August 21- Saturday, August 22

 Arrival between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Arrival Location: Robert Purcell Community Center (RPCC)  

  • Arrive on campus and proceed to Robert Purcell Community Center room 103-105 for check-in.  
  • Once checked-in, you’ll be guided to your building’s unloading zone. 
  • When you arrive at your designated unloading zone, you will sign out a bin or bins and unload your vehicle. We will provide assistance to unload your vehicle, but please know that you and your guests will be responsible for moving your belongings to your room. 
  • Once your vehicle is unloaded, follow directions to your 3-hour short-term parking. Information about your designated parking area can be found on the printable Move-In Ticket in the Housing and Dining Portal after August 1.   

 Arrival after 5:00 p.m.

Arrival Location: Building unloading zone, listed below. 

  • Proceed to your residence hall unloading zone (listed below).  
  • Staff unloading assistance will not be available. You and your guests will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room. 
  • When you get to your building, call the posted number for access. 
  • The following day, visit the North Campus Check-in Desk located in Robert Purcell Community Center to retrieve keys and ID during business hours. 

 

Unloading Zones 

  • North side of Jessup Road unloading spaces (no overnight parking permitted).  
  • Buildings: Low Rise #6 
  • Robert Purcell Community Center Parking spaces.  
  • Buildings: High Rise #5, Jameson Hall, Donlon Hall, Ganędagǫ: Hall 
  • Program House Drive parking spaces.  
  • Buildings: Low Rise #7, Just About Music (JAM), Holland International Living Center (HILC), Ujamaa, Hu Shih Hall, Mews/Loving House 
  • Helen Newman parking lot unloading spaces (off Cradit Farm Drive).  
  • Buildings: Court-Kay-Bauer Halls   
  • North Balch Delivery Loading Dock.  
  • Building: North and South Balch 
  • Dickson Hall loading dock and parking lot unloading spaces.  
  • Buildings: Clara Dickson Hall/McLLU, Toni Morrison Hall  

 

 Arrival when RPCC Service Center is Closed

Arrival Location: Building unloading zone, listed below. 

  • Proceed to your residence hall unloading zone (listed below). 
  • When you get to your building, call the posted number for access to your room. 
  • Staff unloading assistance will not be available. You and your guests will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room.  
  • The following day, visit the North Campus Check-in Desk located in Robert Purcell Community Center to retrieve keys and ID during business hours. 

Unloading Zones 

  • North side of Jessup Road unloading spaces (no overnight parking permitted).  
  • Buildings: Low Rise #6 
  • Robert Purcell Community Center Parking spaces.  
  • Buildings: High Rise #5, Jameson Hall, Donlon Hall, Ganędagǫ: Hall 
  • Program House Drive parking spaces.  
  • Buildings: Low Rise #7, Just About Music (JAM), Holland International Living Center (HILC), Ujamaa, Hu Shih Hall, Mews/Loving House 
  • Helen Newman parking lot unloading spaces (off Cradit Farm Drive).  
  • Buildings: Court-Kay-Bauer Halls   
  • North Balch Delivery Loading Dock.  
  • Building: North and South Balch 
  • Dickson Hall loading dock and parking lot unloading spaces.  
  • Buildings: Clara Dickson Hall/McLLU, Toni Morrison Hall