COLLEGE MOVE-IN DAY GUIDE // My Top 7 Tips!
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- A step-by-step list of what to do for your college move-in day! Everything you need to know to have an easy, successful time unpacking your dorm room. I've moved twice in my college career at USC so I share my experience and all my most poignant advice!
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Before moving anything in, document any damages to the room (chipped paint, scratches on wall/floor, window latches, etc.). There is always such a rush to move everything in but take the room check-in sheet seriously and mark down any and all blemishes so you don't get charged at the end of the year. :)
YES!!! everyone read pls
oh that's a good idea.
I am an international student and I have no idea what to bring . Since I'll be traveling alone I won't have the right to carry more than 25 kilograms which is freaking me out ! Please any tips will help me so much
+Poca Hontas I'm moving across the country and I'm only taking what's in my suitcase. You can ship things from home, but it might be expensive since you live abroad. Try buying everything in stores, which is what I'm going to do. Bed Bath and Beyond does a program where you can order things online and they will ship to your college on the date you choose. So you can order things from BBB now and they will ship in September or October or whenever you choose. And of course you can buy more things throughout the school year. Be sure to take advantage of Amazon. Best of luck to you!
+Poca Hontas in the US we have a store called Bed Bath and Beyond. You can order all you need for school, have it sent to the closest one to your college, and pick it up on move in day. (They carry bedding, basically everything for room decor, makeup, shampoo, conditioner, kitchen stuff). I also suggest going to Target and Homegoods, that will basically help you get anything you need that you can't take with you.(you can DM me if you need any more help). And I'm a freshman too, welcome to the US
MAKE LISTS!! go into each room (bathroom, bedroom etc.) at home and literally make a list of what you want and need, before you even start packing anything up to move out
My best tips from three years of moving into boarding school:
1. Keep all of your essentials in one or two boxes/bins together so that if you don't have time to unpack everything right then and there, especially if you have orientation events to get to in a few hours, you'll have everything you need to get through the next few days available without having to dig to the bottom of all your stuff! Then you can unpack all of your nonessentials over the course of a few days, which is much less stressful. (Eg keep a couple changes of clothes, shower stuff, chargers, etc. in a duffle bag rather than packed away)
2. You do NOT need to put up all of your decorations at once as soon as you move in, it's probably better to save your 250 photos for a less stressful day (first weekend?) and you might want to talk with your roommate about where decor would look best
3. Check for any damage on walls, furniture, windows, doors, etc. and take pictures of any damage you find so that you can't be charged for it at the end of the year since you can prove it was there when you moved in!
4. Move in day is a great chance to chat up some of the other people in your building and on your floor - introduce yourself, ask if they need help, bond over how much you wish there was AC, etc.!
5. I'd highly recommend you don't wear shoes like flip flops and instead wear like converse or something because it's easy to trip or lose a shoe when carrying so much stuff you can't see the ground and trying to take heavy/large things up stairs, plus it really really sucks to drop heavy stuff on your bare toes!
This is helpful. Thanks!
I'm glad to hear that! :)
YOU'RE THE BEST! you're too generous for helpin out all the incoming nervous college kiddos! can't wait to have you on campus :--)
I know you mentionned it at the end of the video, but my biggest tip would be to not yell or get upset with your parents, grandparents, siblings, or whoever is helping you move in! When I was moving in to my dorm I got pretty upset with my parents, and although i have long since apologized for the way I spoke to them, it still bothers me that I lost my temper right before not seeing them for four months! They are also very stressed, and preparing to leave you for weeks or months, so just appreciate this last little bit of time that you have with them for a while!
...I wish I could agree with this but I cannot some people aren't on great terms
1) Before entering your room KNOCK!!! You don't know if your roommate is changing in the dorm before you get there, don't assume your the first one there even if your roommate told you she's coming the next day..KNOCK...and ppl forget to lock the door, and it would be so awkward to walk in on your half naked roommate with your family. *Happened when my sister was moving in to the girl next door*
2) Even though not everyone may be moving in early, be prepared to wait in a long ass line to get your key. When I went with my sister we arrived early, right when they said it started 8:00 am, and we were the first one in her dorm but we didn't actually get in until 12pm...and we couldn't leave to get lunch after waiting b/c we were in fear that her roommate was coming.
3) The move-in helpers at the school were giving out water and selling snacks but bring your own and maybe an umbrella or hat& wear sunscreen, and maybe a fan...foldable chair jk that's extra but great if you packed it.
4) Do not base your dorm off of a dorm tour, you might be able to guess the relative size but trust me when you walk in your dorm will be slightly unique, and for me the tour was nothing like the dorm I stayed in at during orientation, which was still in the same hall.
5)With all that still try to take pictures of the dorms when you can, it will still help to have your own reference, and in this situation excess can be a life-saver.
6)Take a before picture of your room so you know how to move out at the end of the year, some people accidentally take school property home lol.
Bring snacks and water! The worst thing is trying to move in while you're tired AND hungry! Also, keep a box marked "unpack first" In that box I had my tool kit for putting anything together, clorox wipes, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, anything I thought I would need right off. Make your fan one of the first things you unpack, especially if you move in during the summer.
I remember this girl said to hang your clothes already & then just put them in a trash bag w. the hangers out of the top sp it'll be easier to just transfer it into the closet & save you a lot of time.
Yess I did that last year and omg it helps so much, so of course I'm doing it again for my sophomore year!
AWESOME tip i really am so thankful for you sharin it with everyone!
Use trash bags to pack your clothes on hangers!!! You can just hang up you clothes and then take the trash bag off you clothes and you're done!
PERFECT 👏 👏 👏
bro that's genius
we spent so much time putting clothes on hangers on move in day AND taking all my clothes off the hangers to roll up and pack
I'm a parent new to move-in day ... but I would suggest using plastic storage bins ... with dedicated things inside ... like all bed stuff in one bin ... all desk stuff in another etc. I would have all the boxes labelled for each area. I would have all my storage boxes in the same color EXCEPT one. I would have one in red (or another bright color) as my 'OPEN ME FIRST' box. In that box I would put cleaning supplies, post-its, pens (in case we need to make a note of stuff for the Target run etc.), first aid kit ... and a bottle of water for each person doing the move!!!!!
Wipe down and lysol spray the bed, headboard and footboard (younger siblings could do this to keep them out of the way!) Definitely clean door handles on the door to the room and the bathroom. I would also line the drawers with something - dollar tree giftwrap will work! Hang a printed schedule by the desk ... and also a wipe board printed monday thru sunday ... that roommates can add BOTH of their schedules and times to so roomies know where the other is!
Use a tension rod for curtains or a command hook at either end of the window and add a regular curtain rod.
This is a very awesome blog ... thanks for sharing ... I've been following for a while! Parents ... get organized as well ... have a plan ... don't just stack everything in the room and hope for the best - plan it out and it SHOULD go smoothly! I would suggest making the bed LAST - because I'm sure stuff is going to be placed on the bed before finding a place for it.
I'd say plugging the fridge in, making sure your fan(s) are accessible and plugged in early on is super important. Keeps the air moving and the fridge will give you a cold drink not too long later. Definitely do the bed early on and not much else matters! It's a crazy day but most schools have people there to help you move and to get settled! And bring a few cold drinks with you! Definitely good to be able to cool down with a quick drink.
one of the most helpful things I've experienced is putting all of your clothes that you know you will be hanging up on the hangers before you move in and then wrap them in garbage bags. not only is it easily transferable, but it makes your life a whole lot easier once you get to the dorm by not having to spend an hour hanging all of your clothes.
I'm a commuter student but I watched this video so I could help out my friends that are moving on campus. So my tip is to ask a commuter student to help! We don't have dorms to worry and it helps us feel more apart of the campus community. Commuters tend to know the surrounding area of the campus well (if they live close) and can pop into town to get something you may need. I'm going to be helping my friends move into their dorm in a couple of weeks and I'm very excited for it!
AW that's awesome!! never thought of it before either
Girl that eyeliner 👏 is👏 FIERCE 👏
Affirmative.
YOOOOOOO my eyeliner turned out so well i actually forgot to put mascara on for this video LOL
Make sure you know if your building has an elevator or not and if it doesn't make sure you have people to help you move stuff in because not all colleges will have people helping move stuff and if you end up on a third floor with no elevator and only one other person helping it will suck.
Also you will be tempted to buy a bunch of stuff you don't need, a list will be your friend. As you go through a normal day write down all the stuff you actually use (like bathroom things, do you really use a robe everyday, are you actually going to use it?) this really helps narrow down the list of things you need to buy. Also buying things for long term use, you don't want to end your first year with a bunch of things you can no longer use for your second year. Things like a vacuum, a fan, organizational things(like plastic bins with lids or small desk things to put pencils in) you should pay close attention to because they can be reused.
Also if you really want to make sure you get the side you want get there early, have a separate suitcase with a bedspread in it so once you get your keys you can go directly into the room and claim your side without having to wait to get your bedding out of the car. I rambled a bit >.< oops
This probably has more to do with the planning aspect, but like a month before move in (or earlier if you'd like), try to be hyper self-aware and everyday, before you leave any room, jot down everything you used while you were in that room, and then just go on about your day. I found this to be more precise than just taking like an hour or so to look around each room and seeing what I need. Idk maybe just taking note while completing your natural routine can be more beneficial. This is also super helpful with clothes, because if you also make sure to take note of each thing you wear, you'll be able to see what clothes/shoes you actually need to bring or wear often instead of packing random things that you "might wear down the road". 😉
OMG I AM EVEN MORE AWKWARD IN YOUR VIDEO HAHAHHA. But yes s/o to the famous Katherout Move-In Vlog!!!
I've been so exited for new ones from all of you!!
+Lexie Schult same.
wow wow
Take photos of any/all damages before you move anything in! Save them with a date stamp somewhere safe on your phone/computer so that at the end of the year you can dispute any charges for damages that you did not cause but are being charged for :)
THANKS, GIRL
good idea to take pics!
This is extremely helpful to me! I had been planning to go to a local community college and then transfer, but just this week my transfer school (a private 4 year university) called and said they are upping my awarded scholarships to cover my full tuition! Move in day is in 2 weeks so I have to stress pack! I also have to coordinate with my roommate (who I don't know yet). Your videos are extremely helpful!
OMG all three of my favorite college vloggers in one video?? Collab of my back to school dreams lol
Same!!!!
:')
Yes, clean and disinfect first!!
i APPRECIATE dat support
it’s corona time, definitely disinfect first 😳👀
This is the dream team collab! I love all you guys! The idea to clean the room and figure out all the planning before you even move anything in is really smart! I move in to my dorm in a month and a half and I am a bit overwhelmed but your tips were so helpful 👍🏼
HAVE THE BEST TIME AT OREGON! (just not during the SC - UO football game)
Don't worry I am still forever a trojan so I will just have to stand in the middle ;)
Even though i'm 13 I have a tip!
Make shure you know where the closest store is, wallgreens or target it doesn't matter. Just to know if you want to go shopping really fast you know where to go
Hello! My college doesn't have bins but has a move-in crew that will literally help you carry up all of your stuff so super speedy. It's awesome! Maybe some other schools have something similar :) also instead of boxes I used my laundry basket and other storage bins that I would already be using in my room.
if you are going to a school with a huge campus and student body also see if you can join early programs (if its not too late) to move in early.
Also check the weather and dress appropriate.
(college freshman but moved in my brother and i wore jeans in 98 degree weather)
Ahhh I'm so scared to move in into my freshman dorm, this is really helpful ah!
I made the mistake of buying everything that anyone ever told me I might need and only focusing on that and not really thinking with my own head what do I need. Do make sure to make your own list and not just what you've seen on yt or heard from your friends and family! I ended up not using SO many of the things I bought and needing so much crap that I never thought about, and it was honestly a waste of time and money, and you really shouldn't be wasting either of those once you're a university student! lol
paused the video to tell that your eyeliner is on fleek . Okay now back to the video 😎
THANK YOU for unpausing you're the realest
Like she said, if you're the first one there make sure you have everything the way you want it! Early bird gets the worm :) Also, I know you want to make a good first impression but where comfy/work out clothes for move-in because it can get really hot. You can change into something cute for your first dinner with the roomie!
Tip: Don't bring a ton of decor! I really underestimated how much room I had in my dorm and didn't end up using a lot of my decorative pieces. Stick to things that are special to you like pictures, keepsakes, etc. Once you move-in, if you still feel like your room needs something, you can buy a few more pieces. But definitely don't buy a ton of unnecessary decor ahead of time.
gonna be making a video about this!
Just a tip for anybody going out of state!
If you will be in the town of your college a few days before move in day, try and see if you can contact your college about moving in early!
This worked for me moving from Washington to Colorado, they let me move in a day early and I avoided a huge cluster of people. Usually, most colleges will be lenient if you explain how you're not from the state and it'd be easier if you can move in the day before.
Make sure you get there REALLY early so you can chose the best bed, dresser, desk, and closet!!! Also it's easier if you move your furniture in, then make your bed, then unpack your clothes, then unpack school supplies and such, and finally decorate!
wonderful advice!
I haven't actually moved in yet but I learned that for my door if you move the furniture yourself instead of putting in a maintenance request that you'll be fined whether you damaged anything or not. So maybe that's a thing to check before doing anything? :) These tips are great and a didn't think of a few of them. Thank you for sharing! I'm sure they'll come in handy.
wow! I never thought that would be an issue ... I'm glad you bought that up ... which school are you going to?
BritgirlTX University of Illinois :)
I feel like I've already seen all your college videos like twice but im going to binge watch them all again because I start my freshman year in less than a month (((:
Put things in boxes or large bins when you are packing. Label the boxes with your room number and hall and what is in the box like "bedding" or what not. It makes it easier for others to help you bring things up to your room and help you unpack the stuff. It's also easier to bring things up if there are not any rolling bins that fits everything when you initially bring it up to your room.
I was helping my cousin move in, she plays college sports so she moved in early but she forgot her sheets and we accidentally brought her brother's toiletry bag to her dorm lol. But they go to st.bens and st.johns so we just had to drive like 10 minutes to bring his bag but as for the sheets it took 30 minutes to get to a target. So everyone make sure to have a checklist and check stuff off as you pack it lol
Katherine KATHERINE. You're my fave
Good luck!!
ahhh i move in august 12. what school are you going to?
I go to University of Georgia! The same school that Brooke (the girl with brown hair in this collab) goes to. What about you?
I'm going to the University of Arkansas!
+xoTiffany I'm going to Bradley University!
Id suggest making your bed first. It'll feel so nice knowing that you have a place to sit and relax for a little bit.
Before you're able to move anything in you have to fill out a sheet that describes the condition the room is in. When I was filling mine out I was too eager to move stuff in that I just rushed through it. DON'T DO THAT. Take your time with that stuff.
Also coordinate with your roommate about big things before move in day. The last thing you want is to buy a microwave only to find out that your roommate brought one too, and now you have two. So email or message them way in advance.
Especially if you go to a smaller school, find out if you get help with move in. If you do, label everything with your name and room number, so they can get it to the right place.
My tip is to move in early if your school lets you! I didn't know this when I was a freshman, but if we went online we could request to move in a day early for free. (You could even move in a week early if you had a job at the university.) Moving in early is great because you beat the crowds and have more time to unpack
I know this is two years later but I highly recommend going onto your university’s housing site and looking at floor plans and housing policies as to what you can/cannot bring. But I really love planning and although I’ve lived in the same room for 2 1/2 years-I still like to plan ahead!
I'd say move in early if you can! I moved in a day earlier than I was assigned to and it made my life so much easier, especially since I lived on the 9th floor of my residence hall and no one was using the elevators, lol. Check to see if your res hall does a soft open and if you can, move in during soft open instead of on your move in day.
this video is so helpful! i'm an international student moving without my parents to a totally new place i've never been before and need all the help i can get ):
Have you ever thought about doing a video on welcome week?
i have but then thought against it cause i was in band camp during every single one of the welcome week events lmao
If you live close to your uni or you're arriving in town a day or two before move in day, try to get inside your building and see a dorm. RAs are often already moved in and might be willing to show you, and chances are the rooms will be unlocked anyways. That way you can get a lay of the land even before move in day.
You look so gorgeous in this video! And maybe this is weird but I loved how you guys switched around your seating in the beginning of the three videos...idk, it was just something I noticed that made be smile!
I like how you incorporated more than just one viewpoint on your college guide! I enjoyed your guys views as well, I should've mentioned some of them in my video!
I'm geeking out bc Ive been hardcore watching Ann marie's college videos and yours and I had no idea you guys knew each other!
When my brother was moving in, there were only two elevators, and everyone was using them. We found that it was easier and quicker to just do smaller loads up the stairs instead of waiting in line for the elevator
Check what your school allows for hanging stuff. My school allows small nails, thumb tacks etc but doesn't allow double sided tape. S make sure to check in with someone on that type of stuff.
I needed that calm reassurance at the end. You have perfect timing!
always just tryna reduce the burden on you all!
your eyeliner looks great! love your vids girl :)
thank ya kindly!
I just wanted to say that these last few months I've been obsessed with your videos, especially the ones about college! I love hearing about your experience and the advice that you have! I've spent the day packing up my stuff for college so this video was a nice surprise in my subscription box :)
I recommend that you put your clothes already on the hangers into a garbage bag so that you can hang everything up at once, and all you have to do it cut off the bag.
I am so nervous to go to college this fall and these videos are helping me a lot since I am the first one to go to college so thank you! 💕
congratulations! you're gonna love it
I'm going to be a freshman this fall at MSU and I'm really nervous for move in day! Thanks for the tips! ❤️
Moving into Pardee in less than a week!!! So stressed, but also really excited!!
my favs talking about my fav subject
That outfit brings out your eyes so much, so pretty! And thanks for the advice, I'm starting school this year and your videos have helped a lot!
I'm an incoming freshman and when I went to orientation, we stayed in the dorms that I was living in in the fall. What i did was videoed the entire room and when I went shopping I could refer back to what was provided and figure out how much stuff i could take
Same. (Or at least generally the room, as it was in a different building)
brilliant!
That move in video was the first one I saw from you! Also you look SOOO pretty in this vid!! Lovin the eyeliner!
Honestly the best advice is to arrange times to move in with your roommates so that you don't all arrive at the same time
You can email housing for room/furniture dimensions too!
WHAT I WAS NOT EXPECTING BROOKE AHHHHH SO EXCITED
EEEEEEEEEK
my school doesn't allow command stripa and hooks because if removed improperly, they can damage the walls. we can use only painter's tape, though, so what my class is doing is putting the command strips and hooks on top of the tape and tape it to the wall.
Your dorm room move-in video was the first ever video of yours that I watched, and was the reason I subscribed! And this year I'll be moving into my own university! ☺️ X
literally my three faves in one video 😍
This is so helpful!! I am moving in on saturday and this is so helpful....
Your so sweet! I just saw your story on story booth. I love that you just keep smiling, stay positive!😊
I just recently found all of y'all so it is crazy to me that you guys are all collabing together! Very useful info btw :)
there's three different vids i'm screaming inside
HAHAHAH love reading your comments thanks so much fo everythang
Can you do another move in day vlog again this year? Btw i love you and your videos. They are very helpful for me.
The camara quality and editing is fantastic
thanks for sharing. this was helpful for me and my daughter. she will be off to college august 25th.
COLLEGE VIDEO QUEENS BACK AT IT AGAIN
AYYYYYYY
Been waiting for this video, yay! 😄 could you maybe do a video on what types of accommodation there are and how to choose if you want to be in a dorm and have a meal plan etc. 😀
when moving in, if you bring people to help only bring 2 people tops! if you have lots of roommates like I did (4) bringing your whole family can be more detrimental than helpful
blue brings out your eyes so beautifully!! great video btw haha
awww thank you so much! unfortunately since USC is Cardinal & Gold and our rival is blue I don't get to wear it all that often
Great vid!! I so appreciate all the hard work you put into your videos Katherine ❤️
Can you talk about how to do the parents thing on move-in day? I don't want to have a painful parting of ways so how do you think that should be done?
Your tips are super helpful!! Thank you! xoxo
These videos are weirdly entertaining. I'm a few years away from collage but I have already started putting together my application to Usc Ucla nyu and so on. Your videos have really helped me to prepare what to expect in college life. One question is how do you decide what to major in? How did you know that you wanted to be a Business major?
Take something or a couple things you're passionate about and start thinking about possible careers that incorporate those interests. Then once you decide on a couple of possible careers you could see yourself in, pick the major that will help you the most in your career. Remember, if you love what you do, you'll never have to work a day in your life, so it's really important to be in a career that you love! To give you an example, the thing I'm most passionate about is helping people and I knew I wanted to be able to do that every single day in my career. I'm also really interested in anatomy and the medical field. I put the two together and figured nursing would be a great fit! I've done a ton of research and I definitely think it would be a great career for me because it's not a boring office job, I get to wear comfortable clothing everyday (scrubs lol), and I get to help people on a daily basis. That's how I decided to major in nursing! Overall, just follow your heart and do what you love and everything will turn out okay. Hope this helps you!!
this is SO helpful! I move away to college in a few weeks and feel so unprepared
woooww this editing was amazing love it ALREADY!!!!(HAVENT FINISHED THE VIDEO YET)
:)))) why ya make me smile like dis
Ugh I'm getting so anxious for move-in day... Wish me luck! And thanks for the tips!
You got that put at She in right Katherine!
I move into school in the fall! 💜
love these tips!! also, LOVE THIS EDITING!! THE LIL GRAPHICS ARE SO PRECIOUS
TANK YOU! lil youtuber secret i just downloaded those after i searched "green screen doodles" on youtube hehehe
works with imovie or final cut!!
I love this video, it helped explain a lot! Thanks for the video! (I came from Brooke's channel!)
welcome welcome!!!
Tip #2 is SOOO REALLLLLL
YOUR EYELINER LOOKS SO GOOD
EEEEK THANK YOU
the power trio of business majors ;) Love this collab and thank you Katherine for the useful tips :D
Try not to bring more than 3 people with you to you move in. I know it's really hard to leave your family for some people and you want everyone to be there to say goodbye but when you bring like 5 family members and your roommate or in my case roommates have all of their family too it gets way to cramped in your room. So try to bring the people who you can't move in without and say goodbye to everyone else at maybe a nice dinner or something.
very true!
pack your boxes by WEIGHT not by theme!! otherwise some boxes will be super light and others will be too heavy to carry. I find it easiest to start by packing the heaviest things (like books) and evenly distributing them between all the boxes.
this video is so high quality, and very helpful!
You have to do another college move in day again! This time add more tips!
Anne is bae for life
i just can't take my eyes out of yours. soo pretty n your wing! love it
Katherine! In the HOW WE MET vlog you talked about how organized Austin was for the beginning of freshman year; do you think you could make a video showing your/Austin's organizational process for assignments on your computers for USC?
maybe i'll showcase that in a vlog! it's not a dedicated enough system to show on a full video
your eyes are gorgeous!!!!!
Yassss I've been waiting for this collab!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️