Those students not on the unlimited meal plan are only able to utilize a meal swipe once during each of the following time periods: 

Will I have assistance in unloading my car?

• Yes, move-in assistance will be available from 9AM to 1PM in First-Year Halls. Make sure your items are labeled with name and room number. 

We recommend that you bring the following to manage your move: 

• Small furniture dollies and/or wagons 
• Containers or suitcases that can stack and roll 
• Comfortable clothing and shoes
• Water and or hydrating beverages (Gatorade, Powerade, etc.)

Do I have to have my move in complete within the arrival window I signed up for? 

• You do not have to complete the entire move-in process during the arrival window. This window is for you to arrive on campus, get to your hall, and unload your belongings.

How many people can I bring with me to Move-In?

• There is no limit to the number of cars or guests you bring with you. 

Am I required to exit the building at a certain time on New Student Move-In Days?

• Parents, families, and guests will need to exit the building prior to the start of community meetings.

What if I’m a fall athlete?

• Fall athletes will arrive on designated days as coordinated by Residence Life and Athletics. 

What if I’m an international student?

• International students will receive specific instructions from the Study Abroad and International Student Services Office. 

Pirate Preparedness Kit 

• Face coverings 
• Hand sanitizer - with an alcohol solution of at least 70% alcohol 
• Disinfectant/Disinfectant Wipes - The most common EPA registered household disinfectants will work. Use disinfectants appropriate for the surface
• Hand soap 
• First-Aid Kit 
• Insurance Cards 
• Prescribed medication

Linens and Laundry

• Linens (bed sizes are different for each hall, see your individual residence hall page to find the size)
• Pillows
• Towels
• Laundry Basket/Bag
• Laundry Detergent/Dryer Sheets 
• Hangers

Personal Items

• Alarm clock
• Computer and charger
• Study lamp
• TV
• Headphones
• Umbrella
• Coffee pot
• Flashlight
• Lamp
• Posters, decorations, etc.
• 3M Command Adhesive Strips (for hanging pictures/posters on walls in Ruter, Mabee, and Clark)
• Push pins (for hanging pictures/posters on walls in Brown-Cody)
• Microwave (coordinate with your roommate)
• Refrigerator (no larger than 4.3 cubic ft.) (coordinate with your roommate)

Bathroom/Toiletries  

• Shampoo/Conditioner, 
• Bath/Face Cleanser,
• Toothpaste/Toothbrush, 
• Tweezers, Nail Clippers, 
• Razor/Shaving Cream,
• Lotion/Facial Moisturizer,
• Comb/Brush
• Hair Dryer 
• Toilet bowl cleaner/brush

Washers and dryers are provided in residence halls on campus. Each load is 1.25 to wash and 1.25 to dry and you pay for laundry services by using the CSC Go mobile application.

• pets (except fish in under 10 gallon tank)
• halogen lamps
• candles and incense
• hot plates
• air fryers
• refrigerator larger than 4.3 cubic ft.
• anything with open burner (hot plate, toaster, crock pot, portable grill, etc.) 
• extra furniture that the university already provides (university owned
• furniture cannot be removed from room, this includes mattresses)
• wireless routers or wireless access points

Please see your individual residence hall page to see specifics on furniture provided by the University, room layouts, and dimensions. 

There is an on-campus residency requirement at Southwestern for students who have had less than four full-time semesters in college.  Incoming students must be at least 17 years of age at the time of initial occupancy to live in University housing.