Move-In Central

Packing for college may feel intimidating, and you may not know what to bring. A good rule of thumb is to bring what will make your space feel like home. Listed below are a few suggestions. We suggest discussing these items with your roommate/suitemates to coordinate the common area items so you don't have duplicates. If you are unsure whether something is allowed and it is not explicitly listed here, contact us before bringing it to campus.

• Bedding and linens (Twin XL size for all residential halls)
• Storage containers for under your bed
• Shower curtain and shower curtain rings (shower rod is provided)
• High-efficiency laundry detergent (the pods work great!) and dryer sheets
• Hygiene and grooming products (soap, shampoo, deodorant, hair dryer, curler or straightener, shaver, etc.)
• Laundry baskets (find one with wheels)
• White sticky tack/dorm tape/Command strips for hanging decor (but note that Command strips can damage walls if not removed properly)
• Plunger
• Microwave/mini fridge: both are provided in the common area of the suite-style halls, but residents are allowed to have personal ones in their rooms (mini fridges must be under 4.5 cubic feet, and microwaves must be under 700 watts)
  • Mini-fridges under 31 inches will fit under the bed
• Toiletries: toilet paper, shower curtain, personal items, towels, tissues
• Clothing hangers
• Door mirror
• Alarm clock
• Smart TV or TV with Fire TV Stick 
• Cleaning supplies: broom, mop, dust pan, Clorox wipes, small vacuum, paper towels
• Laptop and printer with a wired connection (though there are computer labs across campus)
• Reusable dishes, cups and utensils
• Power strips
• Padlock for your armoire: only for Baker, Huger, and Agnes Edwards Halls 
• Collapsible rolling cart: to help with move-in and move-out but also to help bring groceries and supplies to and from the building to the vehicle
• Thermometer and other typical medical supplies, such as Band-Aids, Tylenol, etc. 
• Hand sanitizers

Items allowed as long as they are properly cleaned and stored:

• Air fryers
• Beverage and coffee makers, like a Keurig, with an automatic shut-off
• Slow cookers with an automatic shut-off
• Rice cookers
• Air freshener plug-ins (i.e., Wallflowers)

• Pets of any kind (even fishbowl!)
• Wi-fi routers (you will be charged a $200 fine every time you're caught using one!)
• Pull-up bars
• Candles or incense
• Window air conditioners 
• Candle or wax warmers
• Coffee makers without an automatic shut-off
• Space heaters, electric heating blankets
• Any item from the IT Department's Problematic Device list - including wireless printers
• Hoverboards (campus-wide policy)
• Vape, tobacco, or alcohol, including empty alcohol bottles (campus-wide policy)
• Exposed heating elements like toasters, toaster ovens, convection ovens, etc. (if it gets red, it’s a no-no)
• Weapons (campus-wide policy)

1. Download your QR Code: This will expedite your check-in process. This QR code is unique to your appointment and room. Your check-in QR code will be emailed to you the week of your move-in.
   • You can bring up to 2 vehicles to the check-in and unloading area.
2. Confirm your move-in appointment time: The Housing Office will send an email to confirm your appointment times. Please ensure you arrive only during your scheduled appointment time.
3. Check-in: When entering Lafayette via I-10, turn onto University Avenue and proceed to W. Congress St. and turn right. You will then take a left at St. Mary Blvd. (use 1598 W Congress St. to get to that intersection). Then you will proceed to St. Landry St.
   • All First-Time Freshman students checking in on official move-in days will check in at the Health Sciences Campus at 501 St. Landry Street during official Move-In check-in times. If you are arriving after the appointment times, please check in at your hall.
4. You will receive your key, Ozzi coin, and parking passes for Move-In. You must go through check-in before proceeding to the unloading area. 

After checking in at the Health Sciences Campus, you should make your way to your unloading zone:

• Coronna, Bonin, and Harris Hall: Follow the pink signs!
  • Turn right onto St. Mary Blvd. and drive toward Johnston St. Stay in the left lane after you cross Johnston St.
  • Turn left on Hebrard Blvd. and then right on Boucher Street into the unloading area.
    • E. St. Mary Blvd. will be contraflowed on August 20 and 21. Follow the ULPD officer's directions along E. St. Mary Blvd.
    • Once in the unloading area, park diagonally along Boucher Street to unload
    • You have 20 minutes to unload, and someone must stay with the car at all times.
• Baker and Huger Halls: Follow the royal blue signs!
  • Turn right onto St. Mary Blvd. and drive toward Johnston St. Stay in the right lane after you cross Johnston St.
  • Turn left on McKinley St. and then right on Tulane Ave. Turn into the Hamilton Hall lot for unloading
    • E. St. Mary Blvd. will be contraflowed on August 20 and 21. Follow the ULPD officer's directions along E. St. Mary Blvd.
    • The unloading zone is in the Hamilton Hall lot as well as the Olivier Parking Tower.
    • You have 20 minutes to unload, and someone must stay with the car at all times.
• Agnes Edwards Hall: Follow the orange signs!
  • Turn left on St. Mary Blvd., then left on St. Landry St., left on St. Julien St., left on Johnston St., and right on E. Lewis St. 
  • Then turn left onto Rex St and park in front of the hall for unloading
    • Rex Street will be reversed for August 20 and 21 move-in days.
    • The unloading zone is on the left side of Rex Street.
    • You have 20 minutes to unload, and someone must stay with the car at all times.

Unload your belongings

• Residents can begin the unloading process. Remember that you have 20 minutes to unload. After that, you should then move your car to your designated parking area.
• You will only be allowed to have 2 vehicles in the unloading areas, and someone should stay with the car at all times.
  • The cars entering the unloading area must have a parking pass from check-in.
• Note that the elevators will only be used to transport residents' belongings to their floors on official move-in days. Residents and their helpers will have to take the stairs to get to their rooms.
• Please be courteous to other Ragin' Cajuns and move your car as soon as you are done unloading.

Parking

Move the resident's car to its designated parking area (only cars with parking permits should park in the student parking areas). Note that these parking areas are only valid for Move-In. By the start of the semester, you should be parked in your permitted area. Any non-permit cars parked in these areas after Move-In risk being ticketed by the Office of Transportation. 

• Coronna, Bonin, and Harris Halls: Taft Parking Tower
• Baker and Huger Halls: Olivier Parking Tower
• Agnes Edwards Hall: Lot behind Cajun Village Apartments
• Any parents/family/extra cars should park in Girard Parking Tower and the lot behind Cajun Village Apartments

Packing for college may feel intimidating, and you may not know what to bring. A good rule of thumb is to bring what will make your space feel like home. Listed below are a few suggestions. We suggest discussing these items with your roommate/suitemates to coordinate the common area items so you don't have duplicates. If you are unsure whether something is allowed and it is not explicitly listed here, contact us before bringing it to campus.

• Bedding and linens (Twin XL size for all residential halls and Legacy Park, Full XL for The Heritage)
• Storage containers for under your bed
• Shower curtain and shower curtain rings (shower rod is provided)
• High-efficiency laundry detergent (the pods work great!) and dryer sheets
• Hygiene and grooming products (soap, shampoo, deodorant, hair dryer, curler or straightener, shaver, etc.)
• Laundry baskets (find one with wheels)
• White sticky tack/dorm tape/Command strips for hanging decor (but note that Command strips can damage walls if not removed properly)
• Plunger
• Microwave/mini fridge: both are provided in the common area of the suite-style halls, but residents are allowed to have personal ones in their rooms (mini fridges must be under 4.5 cubic feet, and microwaves must be under 700 watts)
  • Mini-fridges under 31 inches will fit under the bed
• Toiletries: toilet paper, shower curtain, personal items, towels, tissues
• Clothing hangers
• Door mirror
• Alarm clock
• Smart TV or TV with Fire TV Stick 
• Cleaning supplies: broom, mop, dust pan, Clorox wipes, small vacuum 
• Laptop and printer with a wired connection (though there are computer labs across campus)
• Reusable dishes, cups and utensils
• Power strips
• Padlock for your armoire: only for Baker, Huger, and Agnes Edwards Halls 
• Collapsible rolling cart: to help with move-in and move-out but also to help bring groceries and supplies to and from the building to the vehicle
• Thermometer and other typical medical supplies like Band-Aids, Tylenol, etc. 
• Hand sanitizers

Items allowed as long as they are properly cleaned and stored:

• Air fryers
• Beverage and coffee makers, like a Keurig, with an automatic shut-off
• Slow cookers with an automatic shut-off
• Rice cookers
• Air freshener plug-ins (i.e., Wallflowers)

• Pets of any kind (even fishbowl!)
• Wi-fi routers (you will be charged a $200 fine every time you're caught using one!)
• Pull-up bars
• Candles or incense
• Window air conditioners 
• Candle or wax warmers
• Coffee makers without an automatic shut-off
• Space heaters, electric heating blankets
• Any item from the IT Department's Problematic Device list - including wireless printers
• Hoverboards (campus-wide policy)
• Vape, tobacco, or alcohol, including empty alcohol bottles (campus-wide policy)
• Exposed heating elements like toasters, toaster ovens, convection ovens, etc. (if it gets red, it’s a no-no)
• Weapons (campus-wide policy)

• Download your QR Code: This will expedite your check-in process. This QR code is unique to your appointment and room.
• You can bring up to 2 vehicles to the check-in and unloading areas.
• Confirm your move-in appointment time: The Housing Office will send an email to confirm your appointment times. Make sure to only show up during your appointment time.

Check in at your building/complex:

• All Res Halls (Agnes Edwards, Baker, Bonin, Coronna, Harris, and Huger): Hall lobby
• Legacy Park Apartments: Complex office, located in E.A. Martin building at 216 Girard Park Circle
• The Heritage Apartments: Complex clubhouse, located at Building 2

Unload your belongings

• Residents can begin the unloading process. Remember that you have 20 minutes to unload. After that, you should move your car to your designated parking area.
• You will only be allowed to have 2 vehicles in the unloading areas, and someone should stay with the car at all times.
• You may park near your building when unloading, but please reserve the spots nearest the building for individuals unloading their belongings.
• Boxes on wheels will be available, but no volunteers will be at continuing students' move-in

Parking

Move the resident's car to its designated parking area (only cars with parking permits should park in the student parking areas). Note that these parking areas are only valid for Move-In. By the start of the semester, you should be parked in your permitted area. Any non-permit cars parked in these areas after Move-In risk being ticketed by the Office of Transportation. 

• Agnes Edwards Hall: lot behind Cajun Village Apartments
• Huger Hall: Olivier Parking Tower or Taft Parking Tower
• Legacy Park Apartments: At the complex, please move your car away from your building to allow other residents access to unload
• The Heritage Apartments: At the complex, please move your car away from your building to allow other residents access to unload
• Any parents/family/extra cars should park in Girard Parking Tower and the lot behind Cajun Village Apartments