Packing for College: Your Ultimate Dorm Move-In Checklist

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Packing for College: Your Ultimate Dorm Move-In Checklist
July 27, 2008
NextStudent

From how to plan, who to call, what to take, and what to leave behind, here’s your ultimate college move-in checklist. Run through this, and you can be sure you’ve covered all your bases — you’ll be packed, prepared, ready to take the dorms by storm and have everything you need to make your home away from home.

The Pre-Packing Q&A

Before you even start packing or running down a checklist, you need to have an idea of what flies and what doesn’t at your school. Most schools post their on-campus housing policies online and in their student handbook. But if you can’t find this information, call your campus housing office.

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What are the dorm policies? Which appliances are ok and which are banned?
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What furniture or appliances are already provided with your room?
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How are you allowed to decorate your room? Is your bedroom furniture modular, and are you allowed to move it around?
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Who are the resident assistants (RA.s) or others who can help you with housing or roommate questions, and how do you get a hold of them?

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