Move-in day suggestions?

astrophysicsmom
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:19:26 +0000

Earlier is better. If you can coordinate with the roommate of when you’re actually packing the stuff in, that might be good, as 2 roommates, boxes of stuff and parent/family members makes for a tight fit in one little room. Go in with trying your best to maintain a good sense of humor…it will be a trying day for everyone’s patience! When D1 was moving in, she was riding back down a packed elevator with the furniture dolly we had brought when a freshman guy’s LOUD mother asked him if he was SURE he had brought enough underwear to college with him, since she wouldn’t be there to do his laundry. My D got off the elevator and instantly thanked me for not being THAT mother, hahaha.

Also, heed ResLife’s suggestions that you have 2 people plus the student there for move-in. Get everything out of the car as soon as possible while student goes in to get keys, etc. and have one person move the car to appropriate parking while the second person stands guard over all the stuff sitting in the grass/sidewalk. Getting out of other people’s way as soon as possible is the most courteous thing to do. If it’s hot, you may want an umbrella for shade. If it’s raining, you’ll want the umbrella and a tarp to throw over everything as it sits waiting to be taken in to the dorm. Good luck!!!