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2 1MOVE-IN GUIDE MOVE-IN GUIDE

CONTENTSGETTING READY 1-7

What to Expect

What’s Covered

Shopping List

What NOT to Pack

How to Pack

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE 8-12

Move-In Dates

Map Out Move-In

Campus Map

Other Things to Consider

WHEN YOU GET HERE 13-14

Getting Settled

Available Services

ENHANCING YOUR EXPERIENCE 15-17

MOVE-IN GUIDE 2019The Move-In Guide is published annually to help new students better prepare for

moving on campus. Please read through this guide thoroughly to make the most

out of your move-in experience.

DIRECTORCaleb Chapman

COORDINATORHillary Trussell

EDITORIAL/ART PRODUCTION MANAGERLogan Allen

CONTRIBUTORSJeremy Enlow, Steel Shutter Photography,

Kurt Mogonye, photographyContent Editor Caitlyn Oxford

DESIGNPresley Design Studio, LC

Move-In Guide 2019 is published by Student Affairs

Marketing & Communications at Tarleton State University

DEVELOPED IN ASSOCIATION WITH: Residence Life

Box T-0280 | Stephenville TX 76402254-968-9083 | tarleton.edu/housing


What toExpectWe work really hard to make sure the Move-In Experience is as easy and painless as possible

for you and your family. Here are the steps to take and what you can expect when you arrive.

• Arrive to your designated reporting location marked on the map included (watch your

email for additional information).

• Once you have made it to the unloading zone directly in front of your residence hall, head

to the lobby to check-in.

• Ensure a driver remains with your vehicle until it is parked after the unloading process.

• Volunteers will unload the vehicle and carry items to your room.

• Your vehicle(s) will need to be moved immediately to a designated parking area.

• Someone should remain with your belongings until all items are secure in your room.

• Most of all, relax! We’re here to help.

Please also consider...

Moving in more than 2,000 students is quite a feat. Here are a few things to prepare for before

arriving on campus.

• Bring along snacks and beverages (just in case there is a wait).

• Bring plenty of water (keep in mind the August heat).

• Take a bathroom break just before arriving.


1 MICROFRIDGE | One (1) per room. This appliance combines a mini-fridge with a microwave. Please do not bring additional units as they are not allowed.

2 TWIN BED AND EXTRA LONG MATTRESS | One (1) per resident. Beds can be bunked in Hunewell, Hunewell Annex and Centennial with hardware requested from housing staff. All beds are height adjustable. Mattresses are 80” long, 36” wide and 6” deep. You will want to bring Twin XL sheets. Please note that Integrity, Traditions North and South and the newer addition of Honors Hall are equipped with full sized mattresses.

3 DESK AND CHAIR | One (1) desk and one (1) chair per resident.

4 3 DRAWER DRESSER | One (1) per resident. Exception in Hunewell Hall, where dresser drawers are built into the wall.

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Trying to figure out what to pack before moving into your residence hall can seem a little overwhelming. Luckily, Tarleton has already provided a few things in your room, meaning you DO NOT have to bring the following:

Sample Room – Room designs and layouts vary.


5 WINDOW BLINDS OR SHADES | All windows will have basic window coverings. You may want to bring your own curtain(s) for decoration or additional lighting control. Please note window coverings should be hung using a tension rod, CommandTM hooks or other means that will not damage the walls.

6 CLOSET OR WARDROBE* | One (1) per resident. Please note that in Hunewell and Hunewell Annex, the closets are part of built-in casework.

7 NIGHTSTAND* | One (1) per resident.

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THE ESSENTIALS

o Extra long twin sheets* (Integrity, Traditions North and South and some Honors room are equipped with full size beds)

o Pillows and pillowcases

o Toiletries

o Towels / wash cloths

o Bath robe

o Portable shower caddy

o Plastic bowls / containers

o Coffee maker (internal heating element only; i.e. Keurig style)

o Coffee mug / thermal mug

o Closet hangers

o Plastic-ware

o Can opener

o Snacks

o Paper towels / napkins

o Laundry basket / bag

o Laundry detergent / dryer sheets

o Iron and ironing board

o Wastebasket / garbage bags

o Surge protector strips (no extension cords)

o Umbrella / rain boots

* Check assignment email regarding bed size.

All approved electrical devices must be UL certified.

SHOPPING L IST


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o Alarm clock

o Batteries

o Small fan

o Table or floor lamp - Flexible gooseneck lamps not allowed

o Headphones

o Hairdryer

o Mattress pad (egg-crate) / mattress protector

o Emergency car kit

o First Aid kit

o Flash light

o Sticky Tack, 3M Command™️ Strips or equivalent product (for wall hangings)

Connect with your roommate to see what you can share!

STUDY SUPPLIES

o Pens, pencils and highlighters

o Pencil sharpener

o Scissors, stapler, staples, three-hole punch, paper clips

o Computer

o Printer and paper (public use printers and paper available)

o Notecards

o Calendar and/or daily planner

o Backpack


*Regulated by State Fire Code and inspected by the Fire Marshall. Find additional

regulations and policies in the Guide to Community Living at tarleton.edu/housing.

There are a few items that are prohibited. We ask you not to bring:

• Electric skillets, deep fryers, toaster ovens, grills (indoor or outdoor)*

• Extension cords (bring surge protector strips instead)*

• Multi-plug outlet extensions (bring surge protector strips instead)*

• Space heaters*

• Halogen lamps*

• Candles, fireworks, firearms, air guns, weapons and/or ammunition*

• Outside antennas

• Traffic signs

• Decorative Christmas/party lights*

• Products that could damage paint/wall surfaces (e.g., nails, screws)

• Steel-tipped darts and dartboards

• Alcoholic beverages or containers (regardless of age)

• Pets (exception includes a fish in a 10-gallon tank or smaller)

• Open coil heating elements, such as toasters*

• Microfridge, mini-fridge or microwave*

• Non-UL listed electrical devices*

WHAT NOT TO PACK

POSSESSION AND STORAGE OF HANDGUNS IN TARLETONSTATE UNIVERSITY ON-CAMPUS HOUSING FACILITIES

Tarleton State University policy prohibits students under the age of 21 to possess a weapon in on-campus student housing. Only licensed individuals 21 and over, with the exception of members or veterans of the armed forces, are permitted to carry a legally approved weapon on campus and in a residential facility. Any resident who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun and chooses to bring the handgun into their residence hall room/apartment must store their handgun and ammunition in a combination or electronic locking steel safe when the handgun is not on or about their person.

For more information, visit tarleton.edu/campuscarry.


The Move-In Experience at Tarleton is fast-paced, so it’s important to know how to pack properly to ensure your stuff is quickly placed in the right room.

• Avoid loose items.

• Carefully pack all items in a secure container (such as boxes, plastic totes or suitcases).

• Pack tightly to prevent breakage.

• Label EVERY container with your name, residence hall and room number.

• Load as much as possible into one or two vehicles. Trailers and moving vans are highly discouraged.

John TarletonHeritage 1018B

HOW TO PACK

PLEASE NOTE: Items may not be unloaded if they are not properly packed and labeled.


It’s important to adhere to your specific reporting time to help us avoid any delays in getting you all moved-in and settled into your new home. Only reporting times for first-year students are listed.

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For more information about move-in times, please visit:tarleton.edu/transitionweek


Download Mobile@Tarleton App and stay connected like never before! Easily find Tarleton State University:

• Campus maps

• Account integration

• Social media

• News

• Events

• Important numbers

DOWNLOAD OUR APP

We’ll be helping students settle into seven separate residence halls during the Move-In Experience, so it’s a good idea to know where you’re going before you get here. Please check out the provided map to know your check in location.

Please watch your email in the weeks leading up to Move-In Experience for important information such as:• Assignment confirmation

• Printable dashboard signs

• Parking info after unloading your belongings

Get an idea of where your residence hall is located by viewing our interactive maps for each hall at tarleton.edu/housing/facilities.html.

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RESIDENCE HALLSCentennialHeritageHonorsHunewellIntegrity HallLegacyLegendsTraditions Hall NorthTraditions Hall South

PARKING LOT LEGENDResidential ParkingCommuter ParkingAll-Zone ParkingFaculty & Staff ParkingOpen M-F after 5 p.m. and before 6 a.m, Weekends are open all day

Visitor Parking24-hr ReservedHeritage Hall Pedestrian MallPedestrian Walkways

Please follow all parking rules and laws. Parking outside of the highlighted areas may result in a parking ticket.

An interactive map of Tarleton is available at map.tarleton.edu.

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ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGSAdministration BuildingBarry B. Thompson Student CenterCentral ReceivingMilitary ServicesPolice DepartmentRecreational Sports CenterTarleton CenterWelcome Center

ACADEMIC BUILDINGSBusiness BuildingClyde H. Wells Fine Arts CenterDavis HallDick Smith LibraryE.J. Howell Education BuildingEngineering BuildingEngineering Technology BuildingHydrology and EngineeringJoe W. Autry Agriculture BuildingKinesiologyLamar Johnson Science BuildingMath BuildingNursing BuildingO.A. Grant Humanities Building

RESIDENCE HALLSCentennialHeritageHonorsHunewellIntegrity HallLegacyLegendsTraditions Hall NorthTraditions Hall South

PARKING LOT LEGENDResidential ParkingCommuter ParkingAll-Zone ParkingFaculty & Staff ParkingOpen M-F after 5 p.m. and before 6 a.m, Weekends are open all day

Visitor Parking24-hr ReservedHeritage Hall Pedestrian MallPedestrian Walkways

Please follow all parking rules and laws. Parking outside of the highlighted areas may result in a parking ticket.

An interactive map of Tarleton is available at map.tarleton.edu.

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12 13MOVE-IN GUIDE MOVE-IN GUIDEBefore You Arrive

GET CONNECTED BEFORE YOU ARRIVETo guarantee you’re online as soon as you move-in, it’s recommended to set up your account in advance. Keep in mind you will need to provide your own Coaxial cable for cable service and your own Ethernet cable for Internet (if not using Wi-Fi). Please note, outside routers are not allowed. All cable is in HD. Older TVs may require a QAM tuner; check your TV prior to arrival.

For more information, tarleton.edu/housing/technology

INSURE YOUR BELONGINGSWe strongly encourage you to invest in additional property insurance for your belongings. Tarleton does not insure individual belongings and does not endorse any individual insurance program, but does encourage parents and students to make sure they have the protection they desire for student property, whether it is through a current homeowner’s policy or separate renter’s insurance.

REGISTER YOUR BICYCLE AND LAPTOPIf bringing a bike and laptop to campus, be sure it is registered through the University. Contact Parking Services at 254-968-9001 for additional information about the free registration process. On move-in day, look for the bike and laptop registration tent at the Barry B. Thompson Student Center Portico.

OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER


Once your stuff is in your room, you may start to have some questions about your new home. Here is some important information to consider as you start to settle in.

MAINTENANCE REQUESTSIf you need to make a maintenance request on move-in day, please contact your Residential Leader (RL) for assistance or visit the hall’s front desk.

CUSTODIAL SERVICESThe University is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the common areas of our residential facilities. You will be responsible for the cleanliness of your own room, disposing of trash and leaving all public areas in clean condition. This includes cleaning your own private or suite bathrooms (sinks, toilets, showers, floors, etc.)

LAUNDRYEach residence hall has at least one laundry facility equipped with High Efficiency (HE) washers and dryers. There is NO CHARGE for residents to use Tarleton’s laundry facilities. Residents must provide their own detergent, softener, dryer sheets, etc.

MAIL SERVICESThe U.S. Post Office provides mail services to Tarleton, including all on-campus residents. All students living in on-campus facilities are furnished a post office box as part of their housing fee. Mailboxes for Centennial, Hunewell, Hunewell Annex, Legacy and Legends Halls are located in the main office inside the Barry B. Thompson Student Center. Mailboxes for Heritage, Honors, and Traditions North and South are located in the lobby of the residential facility.

GETTING SETTLED

14 15MOVE-IN GUIDE MOVE-IN GUIDEWhen You Get Here

Need to take care of some last minute business or want to get some more Tarleton gear? Once you’re settled, take advantage of the following services/offices open and available during the Move-In Experience.

AVAILABLE SERVICES

TARLETON CAMPUS STORE THOMPSON STUDENT CENTER

Saturday, Aug. 17

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 18

1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

DINING DINING HALL

Sunday, Aug. 18

Dinner: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 19

Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Lunch: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Dinner: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS AND VETERAN SERVICES TARLETON CENTER

Saturday, Aug. 17

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

TEXAN CARD THOMPSON STUDENT CENTER, ROOM 212

Saturday, Aug. 17

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 18

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Don’t have a parking pass yet? Visit tarleton.edu/parking to register your vehicle and print a temporary parking pass. Your permanent pass will be mailed to you.


Moving into a hall of strangers and having a roommate is a new experience for most of our residents. There are several steps you can take to make this transition easier and make for a productive, successful and happy first semester!

MEET YOUR RESIDENTIAL LEADEREach floor or community in every residence hall is assigned a Residential Leader (RL). These upper-class students live on the same wing as their residents and support approximately 35-45 students. It is important to establish a relationship with your RL because they will serve as a readily available resource throughout the school year as roommate, student engagement, academic and general Tarleton matters arise.

Through their training and personal experiences, they are equipped to help you achieve success while at Tarleton. Additionally, your RL will frequently encourage you to get involved in community and university events to enhance your experience at Tarleton. Your RL will also be one of your group leaders for Transition Week, so it is important to connect with them early.

It is your RL’s charge to answer your questions and to guide you through your student experience here at Tarleton, so do not hesitate to ask your RL questions or introduce yourself on move-in day.

RESPECT THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY

Approximately 3,600 students, with different lifestyles and schedules, live on campus. Learning to balance personal needs with the needs of others is an outcome we hope all of our on-campus students experience. A part of living in a community is understanding the guidelines designed to support each member’s success. Prior to moving in, read more about our visitation, quiet hour and other policies by visiting tarleton.edu/housing/policy/residential.

ENHANCING YOUR EXPERIENCE

16 17MOVE-IN GUIDE MOVE-IN GUIDEEnhancing Your Experience

CONNECT WITH YOUR ROOMMATE

Tarleton recommends that incoming residents connect with roommates prior to move-in. You can access your roommate’s name and email address through your myGateway account. You may wish to chat through email, social media or even meet face-to-face to get to know your roommate prior to move-in.

Topics you might choose to discuss with your roommate are purchasing mutual items for your room, like cleaning supplies, TVs, decorations, organizational pieces and other necessities. Working out such details prior to moving in to the residence hall will make your moving experience much easier while also saving you and your roommate time and money.

ESTABLISH A “ROOMMATE AGREEMENT”

All residents wish to establish a positive relationship with assigned roommates; however, part of the on-campus living experience sometimes means compromising your preferences. It is vital to the roommate relationship to have conversations about things in which you may need to compromise, such as sustaining a comfortable room temperature, cleanliness, turning lights on or off at certain hours and having visitors.

One of the ways that Tarleton helps residents maintain a positive relationship with roommates is by providing a Roommate Agreement. These arrangements help roommates calmly and effectively communicate expectations.

Residential Leaders are available if a compromise is unforeseeable or if roommates would like to seek advice from a leader who has previously shared a residence hall room. These documents have proven successful because it encourages communication, and residents will have an established set of expectations of each other early in the semester.


MEAL PLAN

All residential students are assigned a meal plan that includes 17 meals per week and $200 Dining Dollars per semester.

Students have up to the 12th class day to decrease to a plan that offers 12 meals per week and $300 Dining Dollars per semester. Dining Dollars purchased with a meal plan can be used at on-campus dining and food retail outlets.

Check out more meal plan details at tarleton.edu/housing/meal-plan-details and email questions or meal plan change requests to [email protected].

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