UTSA offers tips and resources for students moving on-campus this weekend
(Aug. 21, 2014) -- On Friday, Aug. 22, nearly 4,300 Roadrunners will begin moving in to UTSA's three on-campus residence halls: Chaparral Village, Laurel Village and San Saba Hall. Seventy-five percent of the students will be incoming freshmen, experiencing a home-away-from-home possibly for the first time.
Move-in Weekend officially kicks off UTSA Roadrunner Days, UTSA's annual celebration to welcome first-year students to campus.
The UTSA Office of Housing and Residence Life offers the following tips to make the move-in process as smooth as possible:
- Go directly to the unloading area connected to your residence hall.
- Proceed to the front office area of your hall to check in and get your UTSA ID card coded for your door.
- Watch for move-in volunteers in bright orange t-shirts pulling big blue carts. These volunteers will help unload vehicles in a timely fashion so they can be moved from unloading zones to long-term parking.
After students settle in, the UTSA Admissions staff will host a Welcome Reception at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22 for students and their family members. Held near the Sombrilla Plaza, the reception will include refreshments, fun freebies and an opportunity for new and returning students to relax and enjoy a performance by the Spirit of San Antonio, UTSA's award-winning marching band.
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Visit the UTSA Roadrunner Days website to download a Move-in Packet and Move-in Maps.
Connect online with UTSA on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
Share your move-in experience by using the hashtags #UTSAMovein and #UTSARRDAYS.
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Moving in? What to bring:
- Bedding (extra-long twin)
- Hangers
- Light jacket/rain jacket
- Clothes
- Personal items
- Umbrella
- Alarm clock
- Waste cans
- Laundry hamper
- Computer/printer
- Desk lamp
- Supplies for desk area
- Television (no larger than 30 inches)
- Coaxial cable
- Surge protector
- Swiffer or broom/dust pan and other cleaning supplies
- Small refrigerator (no larger than 3 cubic feet)
- Small microwave (no more than 500 watts)
- Personal first aid kit
- Small area rug (2 x 3 feet)
- Bath mat
- Shower curtain (36 x 77 inches)
- Shower caddy
- Toiletries
- Toilet paper
- Plunger
- Two complete sets of bath towels
Living in Chaparral Village or Laurel Village? You also may need:
- Bedding: extra-long twin (except for Chaparral Village Building 3 and Laurel Village Buildings 1, 2 and 5, which have full-sized beds)
- Vacuum cleaner
- Window treatment (approximately 40 x 58 inches)
- Lamp for living room
- Dishes, glasses, utensils and dish rack
- Small appliances (no open burners/flames)
- Dish towels
- Paper towels and holder
- Can opener
- Storage containers for leftovers
- Ice cube trays
What NOT to bring:
- Pets (except fish in tanks no larger than 5 gallons)
- Halogen lamps
- Weapons
- Fireworks, candles, incense
- Alcohol (unless student is 21 years or older)
- Hot plates and other items with open, exposed heating elements
- Wireless access points, routers, hubs
- Nails or tape that will damage walls or paint
- Replacement furniture (all furniture is included)
- Television mounting equipment
- High-wattage electrical appliances exceeding 500 watts (air conditioners, space heaters, heat lamps, tanning beds)
- Extension cords
- Bed risers
- BBQ grills
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