Fordham Freshman Housing

FordhamMom
Fri, 11 May 2018 23:50:03 +0000

We sent our DS across the continent with 2 suitcases, and a plan to order what he needed. It worked very well. Packages can be sent to the mailroom so they are ready when your student arrives. Bring a lamp for the first night - the dorms in Loschert have only a ceiling light near the hall door. He had sheets, a light fleece blanket, towels, and a fan (necessary if no AC in the room!), plus a first aid kit, and normal travel sundries. Computer, a surge protector and charging cords are needed, of course.

Amazon prime was great for pillows, supplies, books, etc. He made an Uber trip to Target for hangers, a chair and mirrors, I ordered rugs and a closet organizer from Ikea to be shipped to the mail room.

The US Post Office has free 2-day Priority boxes flat-rate that have extremely high weight allowances. (Be sure to get the boxes marked FLAT RATE!) They come in medium and large in two shapes- .but you have to order the large flat size (“game sized” 12x24x3 which comes in packs of 25 for free from USPS.com) to send large flat items. The large is $18.90 with with whatever you can stuff in it.

There is a Costco within bus distance, but it’s not easy with big packages, and Uber can’t pick up in front. There is a BJ’s that is easily bus accessible (Take the Bronx 9 bus (Bx9) from Fordham Road and Bathgate Ave). We didn’t order from Bed Bath and Beyond, but that is an option. Plan out what is available, but wait till they get into their room to order - space can be limited and that will determine their needs. It will both save money and time!.