{"id":9900,"date":"2022-08-11T02:18:08","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T02:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/?p=9900"},"modified":"2023-08-02T13:56:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T13:56:40","slug":"5-things-to-remember-before-your-move-in-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/blog\/5-things-to-remember-before-your-move-in-day\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Do Before Move-In Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/08\/Welcome-Week.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Welcome Week&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Move-In Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Introduction&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Residence hall move-in days are quickly approaching! Moving into your dorm room can be an overwhelming task. We want to make sure your move-in experience goes as smoothly as possible.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here are five things you should do to get yourself ready for your Move-In Day:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;1. Schedule your move-in appointment&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;1.\tSchedule your move-in appointment&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Move-in appointments can be scheduled through your Housing Portal by going into <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/registration\/secure\/search\/basic.html?campusid=074&amp;tokenTicket=o2Whn8p2a3CEjeJb16u3qeG95%2FkB\">Student eServices<\/a> under the Schedule an Appointment tab.<\/p>\n<p>Your move-in appointment is scheduled for 15 minutes. This is when you\u2019ll receive your room key and get fully checked in with staff.<\/p>\n<p>After you get your key, you can take all the time you need to move, organize, and get settled into your new space.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;2. Get Connected&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;2.\tGet connected&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Now&#8217;s the perfect time get connected with your residence hall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HousingWSU\/groups\">Facebook group<\/a>. It&#8217;s a highly active space where students are meeting each other, sharing decorating tips, what to bring and not to bring, and hearing about policy highlights.<\/p>\n<p>Checking your student email is another way stay up to date on all the useful information we&#8217;ve sent your way. In your email you&#8217;ll find\u00a0in-depth information for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/housing-dining\/next-steps\/move-in-move-out-information\/\">Move-In Day<\/a>, like where to park to unload, where to check in, and what your new mailing address is.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;3. Get organized&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;3.\tGet organized&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, moving can be stressful! One way to help keep the experience stress-free is to make sure you are organized.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend labeling all your boxes\/totes\/etc. and packing your vehicle the night before you commute to WSU. This will allow you to check through your items one last time to make sure you\u2019ve gathered everything you need, in addition to eliminating any last-minute packing.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;4. Review the Housing &#038; Residence life policies&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;4.\tReview the Housing &#038; Residence life policies&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great time to brush up on some of the rules of living in the residence halls to ensure your time living in the dorms goes as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/housing\/policies.asp?i=8\">Housing Policies and FAQs<\/a> for the Housing and Residence life policies and procedures handbook as well as some answers to students\u2019 frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;5. Enjoy your last few weeks of summer&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;5.\tEnjoy your last few weeks of summer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>College is starting soon!<\/p>\n<p>Take these next few weeks to enjoy your time at home with family and friends before moving to Winona and starting your journey here at WSU.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend that students make a plan to stay in Winona the first four to six weeks after move-in. There will be many activities going on where you\u2019ll have the chance to make new friends and really get engaged.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re missing home, don&#8217;t worry. That&#8217;s normal. The great news is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/sal\/familyweekend.asp\">Family Weekend<\/a> is right around the corner! 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