move-in guide fall 2014
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Who's getting excited to move on campus this fall? We sure are excited for you! Here's a handy dandy Move-in Guide to help prepare you for the big day!TRANSCRIPT
ON CAMPUSWELCOME! We are so excited that you will be living with us this school year! This guide will help prepare you for move-in day. It will also provide you with important information regarding living on campus.
MOVE-IN GUIDE
NEW STUDENTSIf you are a new student, you will move in on Monday, September 15 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., depending on your scheduled move-in time.
On move-in day park your car in the designated unloading zone. Peer Advisers (PAs) and the Purple Posse move-in crew will meet and assist you in moving your belongings to your room.
After checking in and receiving your key from your Resident Assistant (RA), be sure to visit a Wildcat Welcome center to receive additional important information.
FALL 2014
RETURNING STUDENTSIf you are a returning student, you may move in any time after 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19 through Monday, September 22.
On the day you choose to move in, go to your neighborhood desk to receive your room key and other move-in information. The neighborhood desks are open 24 hours. Please consult the campus map on the back page to determine where your neighborhood desk is located.
PRIOR TO MOVE-IN
On August 25 you will receive an
email in your Northwestern student
email account to sign up for a move-
in time. The move-in time will be a
45-minute block of time
in which you will park near your
residence hall to unload your vehicle.
After you sign up for a move-in
time, you will be sent an email with
a link to your parking permit.
Your permit will contain important
information regarding your unload-
ing zone, check-in location, and time
for move-in. Be sure to print a copy
of your personalized move-in permit.
If you do not print your permit, this
may delay your move-in process.
SIGN UP FOR A MOVE-IN TIME
SHIPPING ITEMS IN ADVANCEIf you would like to ship some of your
belongings before you arrive, please
refer to the Ship to Northwestern
program website. By using this
service, items will be placed in your
room prior to your arrival.
ONLY NEW STUDENTS NEED TO SIGN UP FOR A MOVE-IN TIME
THINGS TO BRING q Extra-long twin bed sheets (80”), pillows, pillowcases, comforter
q Towels
q USB flash drive
q Headphones
q Laundry bag/hamper, drying rack, detergent, stain remover
q Raincoat, umbrella
q Shower sandals
q Cell phone charger
q Non-halogen desk lamp or other bright light for reading
q Poster adhesive, removable hooks
q Portable fan
q Shower caddy
q Reed diffusers, deodorizers, air fresheners
q Alarm clock
q Power strip electrical adapter
q Dry-erase board, markers
q Photo ID, driver’s license, state ID card, or passport
q Social Security Card, birth certificate, or US passport if you plan to work on or off campus
q Flashlight with extra batteries
SUGGESTED HEALTH ITEMS TO BRING q Information: insurance and pharmacy cards; physician’s name,
address, telephone number; emergency telephone numbers; prescription refills, including glasses prescription
q Current prescription medications in their original, labeled containers
q Over-the-counter medicines for pain relief, allergies, colds, etc.
q Glasses, contact lenses, cleaning solutions, extra lenses, cases
q Skin care products such as soaps, lotions, sun block, aloe, acne ointment, antibacterial/antibiotic ointment, etc.
q Extra toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss
q Band-Aids, gauze, adhesive tape, “Ace” bandage
q Other personal hygiene items and toiletries
q Ice pack/hot pack
q Thermometer (digital or electronic)
THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME q Microwaves (including microwave and refrigerator
combination units)
q Heating or cooking appliances (hot pots, toaster ovens,
coffee makers, etc.)
q Refrigerators with interiors larger than 3.1 cubic feet (Northwestern student-run company RezEssentials offers RoomDirect
delivery of APPROVED-size refrigerators to your room prior to move-in!
Visit their site for more information.)
q Hanging blankets, hanging rugs, tapestries, etc.
q Lighted candles, holiday lights, and incense
q Fireworks, explosives, incendiaries, firearms, and other similar items
q Air conditioning units
q Waterbeds
q Lofts or loft-like risers (Many of our beds are adjustable.)
q Cinder blocks, wooden platforms, and any other sort of “bed riser”
q Pets
WHAT IS ALREADY IN YOUR ROOM• Adjustable bed
• Desk
• Study chair
• Dresser or built-in closet
PACKING
WHERE TO EAT ON MOVE-IN DAY All dining halls are open for lunch and dinner on move-in day, and
families will be able to eat for free.
REGULAR DINING HALL HOURS View regular hours of operation for dining halls online.
MENUS Dining hall menus for the week can also be viewed online. You can
click on each specific menu item to see nutritional information.
NUTRITION & DIETARY RESTRICTIONS Vegetarian and vegan options are available daily at every
location. Any students with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies
can discuss their needs with the Campus Dietitian at Sodexo.
The email is [email protected], and the phone number
is 847-491-DIET (3438).
DINING
MEAL PLANS
CHANGING YOUR MEAL PLAN
Three meal plan options are available:
the Weekly 13, the Weekly 14, and the
Unlimited plan. All include Wildcat Points
to use at retail dining locations on campus.
The Weekly 14 meal plan comes standard
with your housing contract. For more
information, visit the meal plan page.
Any meal plan changes must be made
before the October 3 deadline. (Fall Quarter
Form will be made available September 1.)
To change your meal plan, fill out the form
on the Dining website. Only one meal plan
change is allowed per quarter. The change
is automatically reflected on your
WildCARD, and your bill is adjusted
within about 5-7 business days.
TV Cable service is provided to students in residence hall
common areas.
INTERNET To connect to the NU Network on campus, make sure
that your computer is virus-free and has the latest
antivirus and anti-malware definitions and software
updates. You can download and install the University-
provided software prior to arriving on campus by
visiting the NUIT Software webpage.
NUIT For technology related questions, contact the NUIT
Support Center at 847-491-HELP (4357), submit a
help request online, or go to the NUIT online Support
Center. Convenient on-site help will be available during
Wildcat Welcome, and in-person support is available all
year for virus or connectivity issues.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION Northwestern requires that students have an emergency
notification number that is used to notify you in the event
of a campus emergency. To add or update this phone
number, log in to your CAESAR account and click on the
“More” link with the “Personal Profile” section displayed in
the center column of your student homepage. Then click
on the “My Phone Numbers” link in the same section.
Follow the directions on the phone numbers page to add,
change, or delete a phone number.
FACEBOOK “Like” our Residential Services Facebook page to stay
informed of news, contests and events related to living
on campus!
SET UP YOUR MOBILE DEVICES NUIT offers instructions for setting up your mobile
devices to access Northwestern resources on its
mobility webpage.
LANDLINE SERVICE Landline service in student rooms is available by
special request only. Those who request to use this
service must bring their own phone with them to
campus. Email [email protected] or visit
the Student Telephone Quick Reference Guide for
further information.
STAYING CONNECTED
WildCARD The WildCARD is the official identification card for
every student at Northwestern. Your WildCARD
lets you access your meal plan, pick up your mail, ride
campus shuttles and use campus athletic facilities for
free, and more! You can add Cat Cash to your card to
use as cash at convenience stores on campus. Your
WildCARD also gets you free or discounted
admission to various events on campus as well as
discounts at local businesses. You can pick up
your WildCARD on move-in day at the
Welcome Centers.
WELCOME CENTERS All students must visit a Welcome Center on move-in
day to pick up their Class T-Shirt, personalized schedule
for the week, Parent & Family Orientation information,
WildCARD, etc. Your RA will let you know which
Welcome Center to go to. You must stop by at some
point before 5:00 p.m.
MAIL & PACKAGESMail addressed to a Northwestern University
residence hall is first delivered to Foster-Walker.
Mail is sorted here then delivered to the designated
mailbox on campus. If you receive a package, you
will be sent an email notification. You must go to
Foster-Walker or Kemper and present your WildCARD
in order to pick up your package.
For more information on mail and packages, mailbox
locations, or general questions about shipping to
a Northwestern residence hall, please visit the
Mail Services webpage.
ROOM REPAIRS Maintenance requests are submitted online via our
SchoolDude work order system site. Use the
password “wildcat” when submitting your request.
Urgent maintenance issues should be brought to the
attention of your RA.
LAUNDRY Laundry services are located in all residence halls and
residential colleges. Location of the laundry rooms
varies by building. Beginning this year, laundry is FREE
to all residents!
NEIGHBORHOOD DESK & KEYS Neighborhood desks are located in Allison, Kemper,
and Foster-Walker. Neighborhood desks manage lock
and key requests (lockouts, lost keys, broken keys, etc.)
24 hours per day, 7 days per week. These desks also
serve as after-hours information and service hubs
FREE PRINTING You can print up to 100 sheets of paper for free
every month at our “Freenters Stations,” located in
Allison, Kemper, and Foster-Walker.
GET INVOLVED Enhance your Northwestern experience by
working and/or volunteering with Residential Services!
Become an Eco Rep, participate in Hall Government,
or work for the Mail Center! To learn about these
special opportunities and more, visit the Get Involved
page on the Residential Services site.
IMPORTANT INFO
Allison Foster-Walker
Kemper
847-467-5800 847-467-5802 847-467-5801
PARKINGPARKING DURING MOVE-IN
Parking during move-in weekend is not typical of park-
ing on campus. Temporary parking is available in addi-
tional or restricted areas during move-in.
After unloading your vehicle during your designated
move-in time, you must move your vehicle immediately.
On North Campus, park in the North Parking Structure
lot, located off Campus Drive south of the Henry Crown
Sports Pavilion. On South Campus, park in the South
Beach Parking Structure, located off Campus Drive just
north of Sheridan. Check the Evanston Campus Parking
website for an updated parking map for move-in day.
PARKING DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Parking on campus is very limited. Students are
encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transportation
rather than bring a car to campus. Freshmen, sopho-
mores, and juniors living on campus are not eligible for
parking permits.
GUEST PARKING
During the acadmic year, visitors and guests will
need a permit if they plan to park on campus Monday
through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Visitor
permits are non-refundable. You can purchase visitor
permits at the Parking Services Office.
IMPORTANT INFO
IMPORTANT INFO
HOUSING INFORMATIONRATES
Room rate charts are available online.
POLICIES
Residents must comply with the rights and
responsibilities and the contract text associated
with living on campus. Visit the Policies page
on the Residential Services site to review these
documents.
CANCELLATIONS
If you need to cancel your residence
and board contract, send your request to
You will receive a confirmation email once
the cancellation has been processed and your
student account assessed the cancellation fee.
View the Cancellation Fee Chart for cancella-
tion charges throughout the academic year.
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about move-in,
please contact Residential Services at
847-467-HOME (4663). We are open
between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central
Daylight Time on weekdays. Questions can
also be sent to [email protected].
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