Move-In Days for Fall 2021
Due to the complex nature of moving 4000 students on campus, all students must come on their assigned day and time. In mid-July, move in day information will be sent out with your assigned day and time.
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Freshman StudentsUpdated
Returning Upperclassmen StudentsUpdated
Move-In Day Guidelines- ResLife staff will be available to check you in during your check-in block.
- Students are required to come during their selected move-in time in order to reduce the number of people moving through the residence halls at a given time and to keep waiting times to a minimum.
- Students are encouraged to only bring guests with them that are necessary for assisting them with move-in. According to current university policy, any students and guests who are unvaccinated will be required to wear masks while indoors. Should campus policies change, you will be updated before coming to campus.
- Cars and vehicles are limited to two per student. We encourage our students to not bring trailers or U-Haul trucks. Residence Life discourages the use of trailers and U-Hauls as they will not fit in our parking facilities.
- Later this summer, you will be receiving a move-in packet with two rear-view mirror tags and a color-coded map with directions to your check-in area. Please hang one mirror tag in each car traveling to campus and refer to your hall’s move-in map to aid with move-in traffic.
- Areas closest to complex entrances will be reserved as unloading zones. You will be asked to relocate your vehicle (to a different lot or garage) after unloading in order to keep unloading zones clear for incoming students.
Freshman move-in days will take place August 19-21. Each student is expected to sign up for a check-in day and time. Sign up for times on the homepage of the Housing tab on myBelmont. Check-in time slots are available on a first-come basis. We have limited the number of students checking in at any given time, so we ask that you honor your selected check-in time by not arriving outside of your chosen time block. Times are available from 8am-5pm on Thursday, August 19th and Friday, August 20th and 7am-3pm on Saturday, August 21st. Please select a time by July 15th, if you do not, you will be assigned a time based on the available time slots.
Upperclassman move-in will take place August 21-23. Each student is expected to sign up for a check-in day and time. Some halls move-in will be split between two days, so some residents will also need to choose a day to move in. Sign up for times on the homepage of the Housing tab on myBelmont. Check-in time slots are available on a first-come basis. Please select a time by August 2nd, if you do not, you will be assigned a time based on the available time slots. We have limited the number of students checking in at any given time, so we ask that you honor your selected check-in time by not arriving outside of your chosen time block.
New Student Resources
We are excited to welcome our newest students to campus! To help with the transition to campus life, we have compiled some special resources for incoming freshmen and their parents. You can find a full list of helpful guides on our Expectations, Policies, and Agreements page!
My ResLife Notebook - This handy guide should answer many of your burning questions (such as, "What's included in my room?") and contains loads of useful information all in one document.
Handbook, Policies, & Agreements - On this page, you can find links to our Housing Occupancy Agreement and our Handbook for Residential Living! Review these items to make sure you're fully ready for life on campus, and reference them as needed throughout the year.
Video Resources - Are you curious about safety in the residence halls? Wondering how your meal plan works? We've put together some informative videos to make sure you feel ready to set out on your Belmont journey!
Move-In Day Routes
Please note that these are the move-in routes specified for Fall 2021.
Below you will find move-in day routes for each of our residential complexes. Please follow the route outlined for your building to be directed to your check-in location as some traffic patterns are changed for move-in periods only.
Please click through the gallery to find your move-in day route. Each route is labeled by hall.
Patton Bear House
Potter
Heron, Hail, Pembroke
Wright Maddox
Kennedy
Thrailkill
Horrell
Dickens
Tall Hall
Russell
Belmont Commons
Hillside
What to Bring
Not sure where to begin? We have compiled a list of common items you might need in your residence hall room (including what NOT to bring!). You can view a complete listing of Residence Life policies, please refer to the Handbook for Residential Living. You may also use this handy printable packing list to make sure you have everything you may need!
When in doubt, CONTACT US FIRST! reslife@belmont.edu
- Special Electrical/Appliance Requirements
- Items you might share with your roommate
- TV/DVD Player
- Refrigerator (<4 cubic ft. & 1.8 amps)
- Microwave (800 watts or less)
- Single-cup coffee maker with no
- exposed heating element
- Area rug (or other room decor)
- Room Needs/Storage
- Bedside/desk lamp
- Alarm clock
- Trash can
- Storage bins
- Personal fan
- Bulletin board/push pins
- Painter's tape/3M hooks
- Dry erase board/calendar
- Sheets and pillowcases (XL twin)
- Comforter
- Mattress Pad
- Towels
- Pillow(s)
- Laundry bag/basket
- Clothes hangers
- Seasonal clothing/jacket
- Office/Desk Supplies
- USB flash drives
- Stapler/staples
- Pens/pencils/highlighters
- Desk organization trays/bins
- Notebooks
- Paper clips/binder clips
- Folders or binders with pockets
- 3x5 index cards
- Labels of various sizes
- Sticky notes
- Tape
- Scissors
- Electronics
- Laptop
- Printer/paper
- HDMI cord
- Ethernet cord
- Smart-strip surge protector
- 3-prong extension cord
- Headphones/ear buds
- Cell phone charger
- Toiletries
- Prescribed medications
- Pain relievers, antacids, etc.
- Small first aid kit
- Shower caddy
- Shower shoes
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Bath & face soap
- Hair styling products
- Toothbrush/tooth paste/floss
- Comb/brush
- Tweezers
- Nail clippers
- Hair dryer/straightener/iron
- Razor/shaving cream
- Lotion and/or facial moisturizer
- Cotton swabs
- Household Items
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
- CFL or LED light bulbs
- Cleaning products
- Plastic storage bags/food containers
- Dish soap
- Laundry detergent
- Bowl/plate/cup/coffee mug/utensils
- Water bottle
- Tissues
- Can opener
- Broom/small vacuum cleaner
- Miscellaneous
- Umbrella
- Backpack
- Renter's Insurance
- Muscial Instrument
- WHAT NOT TO BRING
- Barbecue grills
- Halogen lights
- Candles (with or without wick)
- Incense
- Weight lifting equipment other than hand weights <25lbs
- Weapons of any type - including toy guns
- Fireworks
- Adhesive LED light strips
- Pets other than fish (max tank size 10 gallons)
- Full-size refrigerators
- Toaster/toaster oven
- Coffee pot with exposed heating element
- Open coil appliances
- 2-prong extension cords
- Alcohol
Refrigerators - Less than 4 cubic feet & 1.8 amps (Energy Star qualification required)
Microwaves - 800 watts or less
Smart-strip surge protectors - auto shut-off of devices not in use
CFL or LED light bulbs
To save space, you may want to check with your roommate on these items!
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Helpful Tips for Move-In Day:
- To cut down on cardboard waste, pack items in reusable plastic bins
- Save space by buying larger items after you arrive; save time and energy by purchasing through our online marketplace (your items will be waiting for you when you arrive!)
- Despite our best-laid plans, some check-in areas can experience a bit of a queue if everyone arrives at the beginning of each time block or interstate traffic causes arrival delays. If you experience a wait, you can assist us best by remaining comfortably in your running vehicle and allowing us to provide everyone the same quality experience. Make sure you have enough gas in your vehicle when you arrive at Belmont in case of any major delay.
- Our Belmont Marketplace program is available if you would like to place an order through our website or one of our partners. Items ordered through Belmont Marketplace are delivered to your room and will be waiting for you when you arrive, cutting down on items you may need to pack or move.