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Top 5 Tips to Moving Into Your Residence Hall

Willie the Wildcat helps a new student push a cart during move in
Jason Halley

Willie the Wildcat helps Lauren Sage (center), Susan Sage (right) and first-year and transfer students move in to their dorms during day two of the 2-day Residence Halls Move-In on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/University Photographer/CSU Chico)

By Jeff, The Awkward Freshman

Hey all,

Moving is always hard. I say this because I am sitting in my room wondering what the heck I am going to bring to Chico! I mean, it’s just around the corner! My nerves want me to bring everything possible, yet my brain is yelling, “How is it going to all fit?!”

I decided to do some research and compile my findings into my top 5.

#1 WILDCAT ID CARD!

Have your Wildcat/University ID card for when you check-in.  It’s the only form of ID UHFS will accept for move-in!

#2 Find out what you can and cannot bring:

The University Housing website has a list of what to and what not to bring (PDF).

#3 Pack light

I was told by a student to bring summer-like clothes now and then when you go home for Thanksgiving break; you take those clothes home and bring winter clothes up.  (Maybe pack a few jackets for those random cold days.)

#4 Keep an open mind

“Everyone comes from a different background, but moving into the residence halls everyone is going through the same thing. Keep an open mind so you don’t close off any opportunities for a friend or a helping hand in the future.”  Alli Cleland (Resident Advisor)

#5 Be excited

“Moving into the Residence Halls was very exciting for me! I was eager to know my roommate, my RA and the people I was sharing the building with. The most memorable part for me was checking in and then searching for my assigned room.” Amanda (Resident Advisor)

For more tips from Jeff and the Housing Department check out the Housing YouTube channel.