Move-In Days for Fall 2020
Due to the complex nature of moving 4000 students onto 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 StudentsNew
Move-In Day Guidelines- Students are encouraged to only bring guests with them that are necessary for assisting them with move-in. All students and family members present for and assisting with move-in are required to wear face masks in the residence halls and outside. Face masks are currently required on Belmont’s 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.
- You should be receiving 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.
- Please arrive at your assigned move-in time. A limited number of volunteers will be on hand to assist you with unloading your car.
- To expedite the check-in process, please fill out some basic information through your housing portal now so that you don’t have to do so when you arrive. You will need to: 1.) Login to myBelmont, 2.) Select the Housing icon from the Launch Pad, 3.) Select “Housing Application” at the top, and 4.) Select “Check In Information” and fill out the form.
- ResLife staff will be available to check you in during your check-in block. For the safety of our students, families, and staff, volunteers will not be available to assist with unloading at our upperclassman complexes.
- Students are required to come during their selected move-in time in order to reduce the density of people moving through our complexes at a given time and to keep waiting times to a minimum.
- Areas closest to complex entrances will be reserved as unloading zones. You will be asked to relocate your vehicle (to a different lot or another level of your complex’s parking garage) after unloading in order to keep unloading zones clear for incoming students.
Fall classes will begin as scheduled but will be fully online until September 4. HyFlex classes (mix of in-person and online) will begin on Monday, September 7; however, students moving in after this date may still participate in classes remotely until they are able to move in. Freshman move-in will now take place on September 4-7 and September 11-13.
Freshman move-in dates/times were sent to student email accounts on August 10.
We have limited the amount of students checking in at any given time, so we ask that you honor your check-in time by not arriving earlier than your designated assignment. We may be unable to process your check-in before that time. To expedite the check-in process, please fill out some basic information through your Housing Portal now so that you don’t have to do so when you arrive. You will need to: 1.) Login to myBelmont, 2.) Select the Housing icon from the Launch Pad, 3.) Select “Housing Application” at the top, and 4.) Select “Check In Information” and fill out the form.
Note Regarding Freshman Move-In: We are still re-assessing our needs and availability of volunteers for this enhanced move-in day plan. Please note that availability of volunteers to unload your personal items may be limited.
Click here to view the Upperclassman Move-In Day Letter sent 8/10/2020.
All upperclassmen must sign up for an available move-in time. Please visit your Housing Portal on myBelmont to sign up for a move-in time in your complex beginning Wednesday, August 12. Only available times will be available for sign-up, and you must adhere to your chosen move-in time.
For answers to common questions, visit our FAQ page!
Please note that per Dr. Fisher's August 18 Return to Campus update, all incoming undergraduate students are asked to limit their exposure for 10 days prior to their return to campus. Undergraduate students with easy access to COVID-19 testing should also strongly consider a test before returning to campus. Full details can be found in Dr. Bob Fisher's August 18 email, sent to all Belmont students.
Freshman move-in: Each freshman student will be provided with a specifc move-in day and time. It will be extremely important to arrive on your assigned day/time to prioritize safety and limit the density of students moving in at a given time.
Upperclassman move-in: Upperclassmen should log into their Housing Portal via myBelmont to choose their own move-in time from those that are available. Please refer to your Belmont email (Upperclassman move-in information was sent July 10) for full move-in details and information. The number of students in each complex that can choose a specific move-in time slot has been limited, and it is pertinent that you arrive during your chosen move-in time to keep waits and density of people moving in at a time to a minimum.
General Move-In Day Guidelines:
Additional FRESHMAN MOVE-IN GUIDELINES:
Additional UPPERCLASSMAN MOVE-IN GUIDELINES:
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
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
- 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!)