Move-In
Moving into your residence hall or apartment is an exciting time for both new and returning students!
Staff from the Office of Residence Life and Housing are here to help. We’ll do our very best to make the move-in process easy so you can settle into your new home as quickly as possible.
This page contains information around general move-in processes and is updated yearly to reflect any changes and important dates!
OPENING DATES
INCOMING STUDENTS
Class of 2027
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
8 AM – 2 PM
(Move-In help through 12 PM)
CURRENT STUDENTS
Class of 2026,’25,’24
Friday, August 25, 2023
Saturday, August 26, 2023 Sunday, August 27, 2023
9 AM – 4 PM
*PRE-ORIENTATION students can find dedicated instructions below.
STEP 1: CHECK-IN
Get your room key and let us know you’ve arrived
To check-in, you will need:
- Your check-in instruction email sent to your @wfu.edu email address ahead of opening each year.
- Your student ID or another photo ID if you don’t yet have/have misplaced your student ID.
- Any student checking in must be in compliance with University policies.
Location:
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial (LJVM) Coliseum
Time:
8 AM – 2 PM
Transfer students can arrive on August 23 and follow the instructions for other incoming students.
Location:
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial (LJVM) Coliseum
Time:
Friday, August 18, or Saturday, August 19, 2023
9 AM – 4 PM
NOTE: All students with an early arrival time will be approved by our office ahead of check-in with a confirmation of your date on August 12.
Instructions for any other dates, while rare, will be communicated directly via email.
STEP 2: PARK AND UNLOAD
Head to your new residence hall, unload your belongings and relocate any vehicle(s)
NOTE: Make sure you’ve checked in BEFORE coming to campus!
Check-in will take place off campus at the LJVM for most groups on most opening days
- Upon arrival to campus, pull your vehicle into a designated unloading zone closest to your community.
- Unload and identify your belongings at the curb, and make sure you’ve moved your vehicle to a parking lot to free up that space for another resident.
- Do not park in handicap spaces, fire lanes, service areas, driving lanes, roadways, sidewalks, on the grounds or any other area not designated for parking.
With thousands of students returning to campus in just a few days, moving can seem chaotic. To make everyone’s arrival as pleasant as possible, please:
- Observe all parking restrictions and traffic patterns; University Police will enforce these regulations. Park only on designated streets and in designated lots; do not park on the lawns since it may damage the underground sprinklers. While you are checking in, park in the designated unloading areas with flashers on.
- Check weather forecasts and plan accordingly. Bringing umbrellas and plastic for covering your belongings would be a good idea if rain is in the forecast.
- Plan accordingly to move your items. Availability of hand trucks on campus will be limited.
STEP 3: MOVE INTO YOUR NEW ROOM
Set up your space and make sure you have what you need
Settling In
- Introduce yourself to the community staff – they’ll be around in RL&H shirts to answer any questions you might have about your new community.
- Prep for your Room Condition Report
- In the days after check-in, you will receive an email asking you to fill out your Room Condition Report (RCR) via the Housing Portal.
- Take a few minutes to inspect your room to see if there are any discrepancies between your RCR and the actual condition of your room. If there are discrepancies, you must notify your Resident Adviser (RA) within 48 hours to ensure that you will not be financially accountable for pre-existing damages upon your check-out.
Each Residence Hall page details what will be in your room upon arrival, as well as approximate room dimensions.
NOTE: Measurements for items listed are to help you get a sense of your space. Each room is unique and varies in dimensions, sometimes greatly.
Tip: Winston-Salem has many popular retail stores – we suggest seeing your space before purchasing everything you think you might need!
A quick list of items you may want to bring and should not bring to campus
To Bring
GENERAL
- Cleaning Supplies
- Coffee Maker (Keurig/Single-Serving only)
- Dish Set
- First Aid Kit
- Memo Board for Door
- Posters/Room Decorations
- Raincoat/ Umbrella
- Shower Shoes/Caddy
- Storage Bins/ Closet Organizers
- Toiletries
- Towels/ Washcloths
- Trash Can
LAUNDRY
- Clothes Hangers
- Detergent (HE Approved)
- Dryer Sheets/ Fabric Softner
- Iron/ Ironing Board
- Laundry Basket/ Bag
SLEEP
- Bedspread
- Blankets
- Pillow/ Pillowcases
- Twin Sheets (XL)
DEVICES
- Alarm Clock
- Desk Lamp
- Flashlight
- Hair Dryer
- Small Fan
- Television (Streaming service available)
- UL-approved Power Strips (with a Circuit Breaker)
STUDY
- Calendar
- Office Supplies (Pens/Pencils, Notebooks, Stapler, Folders)
- Stationary/ Stamps
Leave At Home
- Air Conditioners
- Bed Lofts
- Black Lights
- Candles (Including decorative or warmers)
- Cinder Blocks
- Coil Appliances
- Crockpots, Waffle Iron and Crepe Pans
- Electric/ George Foreman Grills
- Electric/Space Heaters
- Extension Cords
- Fans with Cooling Systems
- Fireworks/ Weapons (including Paintball Guns)
- Flammables
- Foam Mattress Toppers
- Halogen Lamps
- Hot Plates/ Electric Skillets
- Humidifiers/ Misters (Including Diffusers)
- Microwaves
- Multi-Plug Adapters
- Non UL-Approved Lighting
- Pets and Animals (only exception are fish in 10 gal or less tank)
- Plug-In Air Fresheners
- Toasters/ Toaster Ovens
- Waterbeds
- Wireless computer access points or network routers
For more information and/or to review all of our policies, please refer to our Guide to Community Living.
FAQ
You will need a photo ID present at check-in.
Incoming and transfer students will receive their Deacon OneCard at check-in.
If you have lost your Deacon OneCard over the summer, you will have the chance to replace it at check-in or shortly after at the Deacon OneCard Office in Angelou Hall.
Any student who will be arriving after 5 PM on an opening day, or after August 26, should reach out to request the Late Arrival form via email.
NOTE: students arriving after 10 PM will be responsible for finding alternate housing and checking in the following day after 9 AM
In almost all cases, we ask that residents move in with their class as their communities open. Those who would like to alter travel plans are encouraged to look into local hotels ahead of arrival, or to plan to arrive at a later date during opening week.
Wake Forest University Mail Services ask that you refrain from shipping mail or other items to your student no earlier than two weeks prior to his/her arrival on campus. If you wish to ship belongings to campus prior to two weeks from the student arriving on campus, you may do so through Storage Scholars!
Storage Scholars is a separate entity from Wake Forest University Mail Services. All questions, inquiries, comments, etc. should be directed to Storage Scholars at 336-815-0100 or email at Info@storagescholars.com
Here’s how their Ship to School service works:
- Sign-up online at storagescholars.com and select your preferred Ship to School package.
- Storage Scholars ships you empty boxes and return shipping labels to pack up your belongings and ship them back to their storage facility for the summer.
- You can also shop online at your favorite retailers and send those packages to their facility to add to your delivery order.
- Storage Scholars receives, sorts and stores your belongings until school starts in their secure storage facility.
- By the time you arrive to school, Storage Scholars will have already delivered your belongings to your room, so they’re ready and waiting for you!
Feel free to learn more about their services by checking out their website here!
QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Office Residence Life and Housing at housing@wfu.edu or 336.758.5185 for further information.