<p>Are roommates assigned the same move-in time and day?</p>
<p>That's what we were told at the parents orientation.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info. How long does it usually take to move in?</p>
<p>I don't know about UCLA but from my observations helping my D at UCSD, it varies a lot depending on how much stuff one is moving, how many trips it takes, and the elevator situation - i.e. if the elevator is needed, it can really slow things down. I doubt that it took us more than 45-60 minutes to move her in. We then spent a bit more time hooking up her computer, rearranging furniture, etc.</p>
<p>Thanks Ux2 dad. We're on the 5th floor so guess the elevator could be a foctor. Are there people there to help you find your way around?</p>
<p>yep, that's what move in assistants are for. once you turn onto campus there will be numerous signs and CSOs directing traffic. just follow the signs to the designated area for your dorm.</p>
<p>VTEC:</p>
<p>How strict are they on the move in 'times' - i.e., if you show up an hour or two early, can you move in or do you have to sit around until the official time?</p>
<p>Don't worry about showing up early, nobody checks. I plan to get there well over 24 hours before my listed time.</p>
<p>how about the parking, if you show up early?</p>
<p>and, this might be a dumb question, but if the elevators are clogged, how are the stairs? :D</p>
<p>if you want to carry all your stuff up stairs, then be my guest :D i wouldnt know how backed up the stairs would be since i used the elevator last year (8th floor). if you're on the second on even third floor i guess it would be manageable for the lighter stuff.</p>
<p>the RV/HS and probably RT elevators arent bad at all if you're living there. theyre big and fast.</p>
<p>during move-in the past two years, the elevator situation wasn't too bad... i mean, for the most part the elevators were clear... also, you probably won't want to drag your stuff up the stairs, unless it's light... also, if you're worried about time, it'll take much longer to go up the stairs because you won't be able to take as much stuff up at one time. my advice to you would be to check-out a cart (provided by housing) and throw your stuff in it and haul it up in the elevator... it'll be much quicker.</p>
<p>Yeah I'm going to live on the second floor and use the elevator. I don't care if people get mad, I don't plan to take stairs all day.</p>
<p>yay...allena...i don't feel as bad now</p>
<p>...but i can just envision the evil looks haha</p>
<p>just tell the people that get mad to get off one floor below theirs and walk up a flight of stairs and see how they like it. :p</p>
<p>i dont mind at all but some people get really ticked off for some reason. i mean everyone had to walk the same 20 minutes each way, uphill both ways to and from class. whos to say just because you live on the 2nd floor you dont have the "right" to take the elevator. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>one of my roomates is moving in on another day :(</p>
<p>i hope everyone has your attitude VTECaddict</p>
<p>...at least for that day. :D</p>
<p>well, for move in everyone's going to be more forgiving since everyone's going to have a ton of crap to haul up. plus you, your family (or whoever is helping you) and your stuff are likely to be the only ones in the elevator, especially in the reshalls since i dont think they fit more than one car in them. :p</p>
<p>can I move in and then go home? or is it required that I spend a week there?</p>
<p>You can go home... However it's not a bad idea to stay and be social.</p>
<p>vega07, i agree with allena. although you can go home, it would be best to stay and hang out with your neighbors and your floor - these are the people you'll see all year long and zero week is the perfect time to bond with them before classes start. also, if your a first year, you should definitely stay to become more accustomed to campus and being away from home.</p>