<p>We are under the two week mark. We are flying, renting a car and picking up pre-orders at BBB & Container Store. Any specific tips for move-in day for Anderson Hall freshman? Fill in the blank: don’t forget _______.</p>
<p>A hand truck or cart of some kind will be very useful.</p>
<p>Also, we followed the tip given at Eagle Summit and didn’t try to move in until the afternoon. Didn’t encounter lines or crowds or a wait for the elevator or similar tsuris.</p>
<p>We also made use of a tape measure (to figure out furniture configurations without having to move the furniture to discover it wouldn’t work) and a tool kit. (It takes a wrench to remove the bolts from the bed if you want to flip the frame over.)</p>
<p>Write your name and room number on the outside of boxes/bags, etc. That way if the frat helpers grab your stuff and go - it will arrive in the right room. </p>
<p>I agree to wait until afternoon. We arrived at Letts around 3:30 for freshman year and the wait was minimal. </p>
<p>Bring water - it was really hot when we moved in.</p>
<p>There weren’t any helpers by the afternoon at my daughter’s dorm.</p>
<p>I did put stickers with her room # on everything, though.</p>
<p>No matter what time you get there the move will go smoothly. If you get there and there is a line of cars, send the student in to stand in line to get signed in/room key etc.</p>
<p>Once you have the key, go on up and start rearranging the room before all the boxes, etc. arrive, if you can. Actually, we dropped my son off early to get his key and then parked for a while while the car line was long so we could go up and organize the furniture etc–it’s a easier when the room is emptier. We brought up a shopping bag with us with some lysol wipes, some multiplug cords, a small fan, a tool kit, and water bottles. My husband then got back in the car line, while I cleaned a bit and my son took off to meet people on the floor. Once the boxes arrived, it was a quick and easy move in. </p>
<p>There is lots of storage space–one whole long wall is floor to ceiling storage. We still flipped my son’s bed to get more under-bed storage for things like a plastic bin for the extra sheets and towels, and one of those comfy folding chairs, and a duffle for traveling.</p>
<p>One thing to think about is a folding step stool if your student is vertically challenged–otherwise it is difficult to use all the storage space available.</p>
<p>My daughter always moved in early. Hate to admit it but it is a good way to insure you get the bed and desk that you want (do you want to be near the window or near the door? If you get there early, you have your choice.) </p>
<p>Bring a combination lock - you can use it to lock the high cabinets. If your daughter (I think you have a daughter) is away for the weekend, she can lock up her valuables without worrying. She will need the lock for the gym as well. </p>
<p>A computer lock. My D forgot hers and had to buy a second one. </p>
<p>Command hooks that stick to the wall - you will need these since you can’t hang up any nails. </p>
<p>Ethernet cable</p>
<p>Thumb drives </p>
<p>Cleaning supplies (fantastik and paper towels, etc.). Also garbage bags.</p>
<p>A door stop is helpful. We parked in Nebraska and used a cart to haul stuff, but that might not work if you are flying. Good luck!</p>