<p>there are several other threads on this topic from previous years that will give you lots of hints.</p>
<p>there is a shortage of hotels in ithaca and you may already have a hard time getting a room - so do that first</p>
<p>move-in starts at 8 am - your child will receive a time spot for his/her move-in…so you want to be in Iithaca the night before- hotels may requrie a minmum of 3 days…and the prices will be higher than normal.</p>
<p>There is a Bed Bath Beyond in town that you can pre-order from and then pick up here during move-in.</p>
<p>There is a Target and they carry lots the kids need and re-stock often that move-in weekend.</p>
<p>Good luck - now make those hotel resv and read the prevous threads!</p>