Move-In Information

Students should review room and meal plan rates with parents or others helping to pay. If receiving financial aid restrictive with regards to room and board, check with staff in the Office of Financial Aid.

Kitchen Supplies

• Pans
• Utensils
• Bowls, Plates, Cups, Mugs
• Tupperware
• Dish Towels
• Microwavable Cookware
• Chip Clips

Desk Supplies

• Pens, Pencils, Highlighter
• Notepad, Paper, Post-its
• Folders, Index Cards
• Paper Clips, Stapler
• Tape, Glue
• Calendar
• Calculator, Flash Drive

Bedroom/Bathroom

• Shower Caddy
• Shower Shoes
• Toiletries
• Towels, Wash Cloths
• Pillows, Twin XL Sheets
• Comforter
• Decorations

Cleaning Supplies

• Laundry Bag/Basket
• Laundry Soap 
• Stain Remover
• Paper Towels
• Sponge, Dish Soap
• Trash Bin, Trash Bags
• Vacuum

Miscellaneous

• Athletic Equipment
• Medicine, First Aid Kit
• Blue Painter's Tape
• Backpack
• TV
• Study Lamp
• Surge Protectors
• MicroFridge from MyFridgeRental.com

Prohibited Items

Included but not limited to: ​

• Illegal drugs, marijuana, and drug-related paraphernalia (e.g. bong, pipe, hookah)
• Beer pong tables, funnels and tubing, common source containers (e.g. kegs), and other alcohol paraphernalia
• Firearms, fireworks, explosives, weapons
• Hot plates
• Appliances with exposed heat elements like toasters, grills, slow cookers, rice cookers, air fryers, etc. 
• Halogen lamps or medusa lamps 
• Electric Blankets
• Personal routers 
• Hover boards
• Microwaves greater than 1100w
• Grills
• Space heaters
• Cinder blocks
• Incense, candles, oil-lamps (lit or unlit) 
• Wall mounted televisions
• Refrigerators greater than 118 volts, 60 Hz, and do not draw more than 1.5 amps or 180 watts
• Dangerous chemicals
• Non-University supplied lofts
• Bed risers 
• Portable air conditioners or non-University issued window air conditioning units
• Personal mattress 
• Pets* (other than small, non-carnivorous fish)

*Contact our Director of Accessibility & Inclusion to inquire about emotional support animals and/or service animals.

Students requesting accessible housing/ accommodations must make an appointment with the Director of Accessibility first to discuss the process and the necessary documentation and forms. Please understand that single rooms are limited and may not be available. Students requesting accessible housing or accommodations based on a documented disability or medical condition must apply through the Office of Accessibility. The housing accommodations request form and student intake form along with appropriate documentation must be submitted to the Director of Accessibility who works in collaboration with the Director of Housing and Residence Life. 

Students who have approved medical singles via an accommodation letter from the Office of Accessibility will be charged a double rate.

Students are encouraged to apply for housing accommodations as early as possible.  

Medical Single Room Placement Procedure

Notre Dame of Maryland is committed to the support of students with disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Fair Housing Act, as amended, and their implementing regulations. A limited number of medical single rooms are available for students with medical, neuro/psychological, psychiatric, mobility, visual, or hearing impairment-related conditions, whose conditions prohibit the student from living with a roommate. A student seeking reasonable housing accommodations must have a qualifying disability. All disabilities must be documented on the specific documentation by a licensed provider with expertise in the area of diagnosis. Notre Dame of Maryland University has a two-year residency requirement for students.

Please note that providing the university with medical information does not guarantee a special housing accommodation and that the desire to have a quiet, undisturbed place to study, for example, is insufficient to warrant a special housing accommodation.

To determine eligibility, the student must meet and self-identify with the Office of Accessibility and provide examples of how the disabling condition impacts their daily life and their ability to live in standard housing. The Director of Accessibility makes the final determination of accommodations. Please be advised that medical single rooms are reserved for individuals who document substantial needs and for whom living with a roommate is not viable.

Examples of conditions that ordinarily do not warrant a medical single.

• Asthma
• Allergies
• Learning Disorders / ADHD
• Insomnia and sleep problems
• Orthopedic problems
• Depression
• Anxiety

A recommendation from the Office of Accessibility of a Medical Single room is subject to renewal each academic year as needed unless waived by the Director of Accessibility. Please make sure that your medical/mental health provider provides you with the appropriate and current documentation. 

Office of Accessibility will review your documentation to determine whether you are eligible to receive a Medical Single Room Accommodation. If approved, the Director of Accessibility will notify the relevant offices necessary to implement the accommodation (e.g., Residence Life, Business Office, etc.). Information about the diagnosis and treatment of your condition remains confidential and will not be shared.

The following documents are not considered acceptable forms of documentation if submitted alone:

• Handwritten patient records or notes from patient charts.
• Diagnoses on prescription pads.
• Self-evaluation found on the internet or in any print publication.
• Research articles.
• Correspondence from healthcare providers not directly addressed to the Director and/or Notre Dame of Maryland University, Office of Accessibility

To better serve you, the documentation needs to be submitted by the following dates for priority registration:

FEBRUARY 1st FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS, JUNE 1st FOR NEW STUDENTS

While applications submitted after these dates will be accepted and considered, we cannot guarantee that NDMU will be able to meet late applicants’ accommodation needs.

Students granted a single room as a medical accommodation shall be billed for the standard double rate associated with their residence hall.

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. 

Make your living space your own! 

Part of the fun of moving into any new place is the opportunity to give it an identity.

Posters, pictures, bedspreads, lamps, and other accessories all serve to add a personal touch to your room.

Please Note

All decorations must be removed at the end of the school year.  Decorations which would make permanent changes in a room are not permitted and may result in damage charges.

Bed Options

Option 1 - Beds Bunked

Talk with your roommate about bed preference prior to submitting the form. Only one submission per room is needed if both occupants wish to have their beds bunked.

Option 2 - Bed Lofted

Limited lofts are available for the academic year. If you would prefer lofting your bed, submit the Bed Preference Request Form beginning August 1st.

Lofts are provided in the order that requests are received. Non-university provided lofts are not permitted.

Option 3 - Bed Raised

Raising the bed height allows additional space to store belongings under it and greater flexibility in the layout of the room. Keep in mind your level of comfort in how high the bed can be raised.

How do I request a roommate?

Please fill out this link by July 16, 2024

• requests must be mutual

Do I need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to arriving on campus?

As of May 2023, all students living in the residence halls are encouraged- but not required- to be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. 

Can I bring people to help me move in?

All residential students are welcome to bring friends and family to help bring their belongings into their assigned rooms.

What do I need to complete prior to move-in?

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. 

For more information visit this link

What size sheets should I bring for my bed?

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.

I would like to have access to a microwave and refrigerator. What are my options?

Communal kitchens inside the residence halls are open for residence. 

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.

Students are allowed to bring their own microwave up to 1100w.

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. 

Can I bring a coffee pot, slow cooker, or rice cooker?

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 here. 

Are cable and WiFi available?

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.

When do I get my student ID?

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. 

Where do I go on Move-In Day?

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. 

How do I get a parking permit?

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.

When does my meal plan start?

Meal plans begin on Friday, August 23 for lunch. 

My room has extra furniture that I don't want, can I have it removed?

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.