Move In

Incoming Students:

• In January you will receive an email to your UWRF email address once you are assigned to a room. After you receive that email, then you can log into the Housing Portal and visit the “My Room Assignment” page to view your hall, room, and roommate’s personal profile.

Returning Students:

• If you receive a new roommate, an email will be sent to you from Residence Life with details about your new roommate.

Students will not have access to their residence hall without their student ID Card. Submit your photo for your student ID card to the Division of Technology Services (DoTS).

• DoTS will be closed over Move In weekend. You must submit your photo for you ID card to DoTS by noon on Friday, Jan. 23. You will pick up your ID Card when you check in and pick up your room key at the Residence Life office. 

OR: 

• You may visit DoTS prior to January 24 to pick up your ID card or to have your photo taken and receive an ID card on the spot. DoTS is located in 160 Chalmer Davee Library. View DoTS service hours prior to visiting.

• Checking in: Your move in day is Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Please check in at the Residence Life main office in Hathorn Hall. The access door is the south, parking-lot facing door (see photo). Park your vehicle in Lot G adjacent to the Residence Life office. You'll need a form of photo ID to check in and receive your room key.
• Your student ID is required to gain access to your hall. See the "Student ID Card" section of this page for details about submitting your photo for your ID card no later than Friday, Jan. 23 at noon. You'll pick up your ID Card when you check in and pick up your room key at the Residence Life office.
• Unloading at your hall: After checking in and receiving your room key, proceed to unloading zones near your hall and turn on your vehicles 4-way flashers. Once your items are unloaded, students please move your car to the parking lot where you have a permit (parents, please park your vehicle on a public street).
• Checking in before or after January 24:  If you have unique circumstances and need to request a different move in date and time, please email reslife@uwrf.edu and provide full details and request a specific move in date. A reply will be sent to your UWRF email with instructions.
• International Students: You'll be checking in before January 24 and the International Student Services team will be working with you to provide details and check you into your hall. They will provide you with your room key and student ID card (you must submit your photo for your UWRF ID card before you arrive at UWRF).

Location of the Residence Life Department, Hathorn Hall:

Each residence hall has a limited number of large red moving carts as well as rubber mallets, which are used to adjust the height or loft the bed. Those who use the large red moving carts are asked to return them to the lobby in a timely manner to allow others to access the carts. Students and families are welcome to bring their own dollies, carts, etc.

Learn how to connect to the WiFi, register items such as gaming systems and streaming devices and connect to the Guest Network prior to moving in.

Learn more about mail and your hall mailing address.

A loft kit is available in each residence hall room. Residence Life will assist as able when requested during Move In. Rubber mallets are used to adjust bed height and loft beds. A limited number of rubber mallets are available in each residence hall. Students are welcome to bring their own rubber mallet. View the "How to Loft Your Bed" video for more information.

To prepare for life in the residence halls, review the suggested packing list. This list includes a variety of things to consider bringing to campus. Please also review the section of this page that lists items you should NOT bring to campus and what is provided in each room. Keeping a clean and organized space is helpful to creating a healthy roommate relationship and achieving academic potential!

What You Need

• School supplies
• Identification information, including your student ID and something such as a driver’s license
• Noise canceling headphones
• Clothing
• Laundry supplies, including a hamper, hangers, detergent and dryer sheets
• Two sets of twin extra long sheets, pillow, blanket, bath and hand towels
• Personal hygiene items
• Bathroom tote and shower shoes
• Water bottle/travel mug
• First aid/general health kit
• Cleaning supplies (nothing containing bleach or ammonia)
• Medical information including
  • Names and phone numbers of primary and specialty care provider
  • If you do not have insurance, you will have access to healthcare services through Student Health Services

Please leave these items at home!

• Wireless printer – printer and copy machines are available on campus!
• Refrigerator and microwave
• Halogen lights/lamps
• Hot plates or open heating coil appliances
• Items requiring open flames such as candles, oil lamps and incense
• Foam-backed carpeting or foam pads used under carpeting
• Pets (exceptions are harmless fish in 10 gallon or smaller aquariums)
• Fireworks or other explosives, as well as dangerous weapons, including but not limited to guns (also airsoft, pellet and paintball), rifles, bow and arrows, crossbows, large sporting or hunting knives, swords or spears

A variety of items are provided in every room on campus (extended housing spaces may vary). A full list of room dimensions and amenities is provided on each individual residence hall webpage. Students are not permitted to remove or store any of the provided room furnishings outside of the residence hall room.

• Microwave/refrigerator unit
• Loftable bed unit
• Twin XL mattress
• Desk and desk chair
• Bookshelf
• Dresser/wardrobe/closet