Move-In FAQs

Do I need to submit proof of immunizations?
Yes, immunization forms are required.

Do I need the Meningitis vaccine?
Yes, Maryland law requires dormitory residents to have received the meningitis shot. Proof of this vaccine must be noted by your physician on the immunization form. 

What happens if I arrive on move-in day without having received the Meningitis vaccine?
Students are NOT permitted to move-in without proof of having received the Meningitis vaccine. 

Do I need Health Insurance?
Yes, all full-time students are REQUIRED to submit proof of health insurance to waive or students must enroll in the University-sponsored health insurance plan. 

What do I need to do to waive or enroll in the Health Insurance plan?
All full-time students must take action. Students will receive multiple emails and information with explicit directions on how to submit proof of insurance in order to waive or to enroll in the health insurance plan. Please follow the directions outlined by July 30. 

What if I fail to take action on University Health Insurance?
If students do not take action by July 30th, you will be charged for health insurance on your tuition statement. At this point you will have until August 31st to have your account adjusted. 

After August 31st, all charges will be final and no adjustments will be allowed. 

All residential students are encouraged to bring up to two trusted people on campus for Move-In Day to help bring their belongings into their assigned rooms.

Incoming Students: You will need to either waive or enroll in the university health insurance as well as submit your immunization documentation before you can move into the residence halls.

Returning Students: You will need to either waive or enroll in the university health insurance. 

Twin extra long sheets are recommended. They allow extra room if you would like to put an egg crate or mattress pad/topper on your bed for comfort and they fit on the longer mattresses that are in some residential rooms.

Due to sanitation challenges, communal kitchens inside the residence halls will be closed for this academic year. 

Students are allowed to bring their own mini fridge for their room. Mini fridges cannot exceed 118 volts, 60Hz, or draw more than 1.5 amps or 180 watts. They should also be 4 cu. ft. or smaller. Only one mini fridge per resident allowed.

Microfridge units are available for rent from myfridgerental.com. Units are delivered to student rooms prior to move-in and are picked up at the end of the year. Personal microwaves (not rented through MyFridgeRental) are NOT allowed in the residence halls. 

You are permitted to bring appliances that do not have an exposed heating element. For example, you are able to bring a Keurig coffee maker or any coffee pot that does not have a hot plate.

Items such as slow cookers, rice cookers, and toaster ovens all have exposed heating elements that are a potential fire hazard and are therefore prohibited items.

A full list of prohibited items is available in the Residential Student Handbook or here. 

Cable and WiFi are included for all students. Cable includes most standard channels and a list of channels is available through the IT Help Desk. TV cable cords are not provided, students should bring their own. 

Though WiFi is available in both residence halls, you are encouraged to also bring an ethernet cable for wired internet access as well.

Personal routers and wireless printers are prohibited items in the residence halls as they impact the strength of the wireless network for other community members.

You should've received your ID during Registration Day. If you haven't, you'll have to go to Rice Hall when you arrive to campus. 

Move-In locations:

Meletia Hall- The back of Meletia Hall across from Rice Hall. Please look for move-in signs. 

Doyle Hall- The first-floor lobby of Doyle Hall. Please look for move-in signs. 

You can also keep an eye out for updates on our Coronavirus Information site. 

You will have the opportunity to register your vehicle on campus with Public Safety during move-in day. Additional information will be provided on move-in day.

If you would prefer to register your vehicle on campus prior to move-in, visit the Public Safety Switchboard on the 1st floor in the front of Caroline Hall.

Meal plans begin on Thursday, January 21st for lunch. 

No, all furniture must remain inside the rooms. We will not be able to remove furniture from the assigned spaces and no furniture can be placed or left in the hallways/communal areas.