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Fall 2008 CSB Residential Life Move-In Information
Important information for those living in campus apartments, houses, and residence halls for the 2008-2009 Academic Year:
Please refer to the information provided below when making your Move-In plans. It is our hope to answer most questions regarding Move-In on this page. If there is a question which is not answered here, please feel free to contact the Residential Life Office—we always like to hear from you!
When can I move in?
Newly Enrolled Students (both First Year & Transfer Students).
Move In takes place Sunday, August 24, 2008. Please move in as directed below based on your housing assignment (assignments will be sent out in Mid-July to all incoming first year and transfer students).
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8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Move In—Aurora Hall C, D, E & F, Corona Hall M & L, Regina J
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11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Move In—Aurora Hall A & B, Corona K, Regina H & G.
There will be orientation activities for students and parents throughout the day. See the orientation website for further details.
Returning Students (sophomores, juniors and seniors)
All returning students living in Lottie, Margretta, Brian, the campus apartments and the
campus houses are strongly encouraged to return to campus on Monday, August 25th or Tuesday, August 26th. If you choose to return on Sunday, August 24th, you may not move in or pick up your keys until after 2:00pm. See below for details regarding where to pick up keys.
Returning students are not permitted to move in prior to 2:00pm due to the approximately 525 new first year students who will be moving in between 8:00am and 1:00pm on Sunday, August 24th. Parking will be extremely limited and traffic into campus on that Sunday will be significant. We ask that you respect the 2:00pm timeline for returning students to provide for the best possible (and least stressful) move in experience for both new and returning students and their families.
Early Arrivals
Students approved for early arrivals will receive an written/email confirmation with instructions for key pick up from this office (first year students this was included in your housing assignment packet, returning students this information is sent via your campus email account). Please also refer to the Early Arrival Information below. If you are part of an athletic team or school sponsored activity that requires early arrival your coach/supervisor/coordinator should have submitted a request on your behalf.- Please be aware that campus services such as food service, HCC, and other amenities will be limted prior to hall opening on August 24th.
- Traffic into campus on Sunday August 24th will be significant and parking will be limited. We encourage you to limit your travel to and from campus that day. Please use the College Avenue entrance for the campus for any travel needs that day as the First Year families will be utizling the Minnesota Street (north) entrance of campus.
- Please do not attempt to drive to Mary Commons (bookstore, mailboxes, campus security, etc.) on Sunday, August 24th traffic to this area will be limited to those moving into first year halls.
Where do I go to get my keys?
First Year Students
Please come to Mary Commons to pick up your key.
Returning Students
Brian Hall: Front Entrance of Brian Hall
Margretta Hall: Front Entrance of Margretta Hall
Lottie : Front Entrance of Lottie Hall
East Apartments, Margaret & Idzerda Houses: Luetmer Lounge—located on the north end of the second floor of Luetmer.
West Apartments, Anne & Rainbow Houses: Lower Level of Dominica in the Computer Lab.
The Residential Life Staff will greet you and assist you with the check-in process! Please remember Returning students are not permitted to move in prior to 2:00pm on Sunday, August 24th due to the approximately 525 new first year students who will be moving in between 8:00am and 1:00pm.
**Should you arrive after your check in area has closed for the day please go to the Mary Commons Info Desk for assistance.
Checking in......
A complete check-in is required of every student living on campus. You must do all of the following to complete your check-in process. Failure to do so may result in financial penalties.
Pick up your room/apartment key upon arrival.
Complete the Room Condition Report form (RCR) for your residence.
Complete the health and emergency contract card.
Read and sign the Bennie Book acknowledgment card.
The RCR, medical information card, and Bennie Book acknowledgment card must be completed and turned in to your resident assistant (RA), community assistant (CA), or residence director (RD) in order to receive your mail box key.
Please note: Failure to complete any of the above by 4:30 pm on Friday, August, 29th will constitute an improper check-in and result in a $25 fine.
Early Arrival Information & Requests:
Returning Students should plan to move in on Monday and Tuesday, August 25th and 26th, 2008. If you need to move in on the weekend you may move in AFTER 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24th.
If there is an extenuating circumstance and you need to arrive prior to these dates please send a written request to:
Email: housinginfo@csbsju.edu
Subject: Early Arrival Request
This request must be received in the Residential Life office
NO LATER than August 4th, 2008!
You will receive an email response from us letting you know the status of your request and appropriate check-in details.
Note that coaches and supervisors have already made arrangements for students needing to arrive early for intercollegiate athletics or on-campus employment. The same is true for students arriving early due to clubs and various welcoming activities. Students approved for early arrivals should have received a separate email with instructions for key pick up from this office.
Early return requests will be considered on a case by case basis and are generally approved due to distance to campus (coming from 4 or more hours away) or other extenuating circumstances. You are STRONGLY discouraged from arriving to campus prior to Monday, August 25th.
INTERESTED IN RENTING A LOFT OR REFRIGERATOR THIS FALL??
Contact Collegiate Marketing at: www.bedloft.com OR call 1-800-747-5854 if you have any questions. Collegiate Marketing will also be selling futons that can be delivered to campus for you!AUGUST 1ST and your items will be deliverd to your room!
If you complete your order by this time, it will be delivered to your room prior to your arrival. If it is ordered after this date, it can be picked up at Mary Commons or the Margretta/Lottie loading dock on move-in day
We look forward to seeing you soon!
HAPPY MOVING! ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR SUMMER!!!!
How to Contact Residential Life...
Call Us:
(320) 363-5580 Or 1-800-249-9840
Email Us: