Move-In

Welcome to ok资源网! The Hilltop is about to come alive with the energy, excitement, and traditions that make our community so special, and we are thrilled to welcome you home. Move-in is the beginning of the connections, traditions, and experiences that will make ok资源网 feel like home. As you arrive on campus, you will become part of a Residential Commons community where you can belong, connect, and learn alongside fellow Mustangs. Your Commons will be a place where friendships are formed, traditions are celebrated, and lasting memories begin.

Residential Life and Student Housing cannot wait to welcome you into our Commons communities and support you throughout your ok资源网 journey. We are excited to help you build meaningful connections, discover new opportunities, and find a true sense of belonging. We look forward to welcoming you to campus, introducing you to your community, and helping you begin an unforgettable year at ok资源网. Pony Up and welcome home!

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Throughout the summer, Residential Life and Student Housing will share important information, reminders, and resources to help you prepare for life in your Residential Commons community. Use this timeline to see what communications to expect and when, so you can stay informed and ready for a successful start to your ok资源网 experience.

  • In mid-June all first year students (who have signed the housing contract) will receive building and roommate assignment welcome email from the Residential Community Director and Faculty in Residence.  This welcome email will also include information on how to sign up for a move in time on the ok资源网 Housing Portal as well as a reminder to submit ok资源网ID photo or ok资源网ID will not be available at check in.
  • Upcoming Events
    • Residential Commons Instagram Resident Pictures-residents can submit pictures that include room planning, shopping for decor, or other moments that capture your excitement for joining the community.  Submitted photos will be featured on each Residential Commons Instagram account throughout the summer
    • Virtual Residential Commons Open House-Get to know your residential commons though a virtual open house hosted by your Residential Community Director (RCD).  Learn about your communities’ signature event and building traditions and ways you can get involved by joining their building's programming board.
    • Ask an RA-Learn about what a Resident Assistant (RA) does! Hear an RA talk about their role and how they provide support and maybe even offer a little advice on topics such as what to pack, how to connect within the community, building friendships and getting to know your roommate.
    • Virtual Room Decoration Program-want some tips and tricks on how to decorate your room? Join us for this hands on demonstration.

Packing for the Hilltop

Packing for university can seem overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Check out our packing guides for suggested items, what ok资源网 supplies, and policies on specific items like coffee makers. For detailed rules, refer to the student conduct and community policies webpage

We want you to be comfortable in ok资源网 housing while packing appropriately and safely. Avoid bringing a U-Haul due to limited parking and storage space. Students can send up to 10 packages to ok资源网 before move-in and will receive PO Box information via email. More details are on the ok资源网 Mail and Copy Central website. You can bring up to four guests to help unpack and set up your room on move-in days.

To get a feel for your future residence, please view the amenities, furniture dimensions and the different room dimensions/types of your Residential Commons or Upper Division Housing.

Residential Commons Move-In

Details on what we provide and what Mustangs should bring to your room in the Residential Commons.

Upper Division Housing Move-In

Living in upper-division housing is a bit different from the Residential Commons. Explore this guide for what to bring with you.

New Student Move-In Instructions

This first step will actually be done before you arrive on-campus. Following Parking & ID Services parameters, submit and have a photo approved by July 15 on the My Card Portal. You must complete this step or we will be unable to provide you a student ID card at Move-In. All of our residence halls are card-access only to enter the building, and most of our student rooms also rely on card-access, so it's an important item to have on campus.  

Again, this step occurs prior to coming to campus. On the , select a Move-In timeslot that is the most convenient for you. No timeslot is better than the other, since we stagger appointments throughout the day, ensuring a steady flow of Move-In participants. If you need to change your move-in time, simply do so on the housing portal. An email will be sent to your ok资源网 account letting you know when timeslots go live. Please secure a timeslot by July 31.

Only after you have confirmed your Move-In timeslot should you book travel. There are multiple Move-In Days, and you want to ensure that your travel plans coincide with your move-in time. 

Your Move-In Day has arrived, and it is time to come to campus! On your Move-In Day, at your scheduled time, you will need to be on-campus, ready to unload and unpack your belongings. Please do not arrive early, nor late, as this will disrupt our schedule and make the move-in experience more laborious. To make the process of unloading easier, we have identified the closest parking areas to each building, listed below. Please park in the appropriate lot for your residence hall. As parking is limited, we rely on students moving in at their scheduled time, so that there will be parking spaces available for everyone. 

Parking Guide

Armstrong, Crum, Kathy Crow, Loyd, and Ware Commons (Southeast Area):

 

Cockrell-McIntosh, McElvaney, and Morrison-McGinnis Commons:

 

Boaz, Mary Hay, Peyton, Shuttles, and Virginia-Snider Commons: ; park on the Boulevard adjacent to the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center to unload your vehicle.  Once complete, please relocate your car to either  or .

Now that you have found a place to park, it is time to check-in with RLSH staff to let us know that you are here! Check-in at the Move-In tent for your area, locations below. Don't worry, you can't miss it; it's filled with staff and student leaders ready to assist you with checking-in, answering questions, and getting you settled into your new home. At the tent, you will receive a set of keys for your room and your student ID card. This is why it is so important that you have submitted a photo and received approval from Parking & ID Services by July 15: so we can have your card ready for you upon check-in. Student IDs are important because all residence halls are card-access only to enter the building.

Move-In tent locations:

Armstrong, Crum, Kathy Crow, Loyd, and Ware Commons (Southeast Area):

 

Cockrell-McIntosh, McElvaney, and Morrison-McGinnis Commons (Central Area):

 

Boaz, Mary Hay, Peyton, Shuttles, and Virginia-Snider Commons (North Area):

Borrow a moving bin or two at the Move-In tent. To cut down on the number of trips you have to make to and from your car, we provide large rolling moving bins. Grab a bin, pile in your belongings, and roll it to your room. The bins are large, so please be kind and patient when navigating through halls and around others. Remember, we are all moving in together! Once you have removed your belongings from the bin and deposited them in your room, please return the bin to the Move-In tent so that other students and families can use it. 

Now that all of your belongings are in your new room, it's time to organize. Feel free to take time with your guests, families, and roommate(s) to make your room yours. Set-up your desk, hang your clothes, put away miscellaneous items, and make your bed.  should be submitted prior to July 31. Don't try to loft the bed yourself!  Don't forget to complete your move-in inspection on the by the end of the fifth class day.

Eventually, it will be time to say good-by to your guests and families and to begin experiencing campus. Socialize with your roommate and floormates, explore your residence hall, and attend events that your community and ok资源网 hosts to get you acquainted with the Hilltop.   

Returning Student Move-In Instructions

This step occurs prior to coming to campus. On the , select a Move-In timeslot that is the most convenient for you. No timeslot is better than the other, since we stagger appointments throughout the day, ensuring a steady flow of Move-In participants. If you need to change your move-in time, simply do so on the housing portal. An email will be sent to your ok资源网 account letting you know when timeslots go live, starting in late-May. Please secure a timeslot by July 31.

Only after you have confirmed your Move-In timeslot should you book travel. There are multiple Move-In Days, and you want to ensure that your travel plans coincide with your move-in time. 

Your Move-In Day has arrived, and it is time to come to campus! On your Move-In Day, at your scheduled time, you will need to be on-campus, ready to unload and unpack your belongings. Please do not arrive early, nor late, as this will disrupt our schedule and make the move-in experience more laborious.

You should immediately check-in on the to let RLSH staff know you have arrived. Please be sure to have your Student ID as this will let you in to your residential facility and room. If you have misplaced your Student ID, you will need to go to Parking & ID Services to obtain a new one. 

If you are checking-in to ok资源网SH, physical keys are needed to access individual rooms.  These keys can be picked up in the ok资源网SH lobby when you arrive back to campus.

We have identified the closest parking areas to each building, listed below. Please park in the appropriate lot for your residence hall. As parking is limited, we rely on students moving in at their scheduled time, so there will be parking spaces available for everyone throughout the day. 

Parking Guide

Thomas House: 

 

Martin, Moore & Smith-Perkins Hall: , or the parking spaces near each building

 

ok资源网SH:, or the parking spaces near each building


After parking your car, move your belongings into your new room. Feel free to take time with your guests, families, and roommate(s) to make your room yours. Set-up your desk, hang your clothes, put away miscellaneous items, and make your bed.  should be submitted prior to July 31. Don't try to loft the bed yourself! Please note that beds in Thomas and Martin House cannot be lofted. Don't forget to complete your move-in inspection on the by the end of the fifth class day.     

Friendly Reminders

Fire Safety for Residence Halls and Fraternities

Fire Safety for Apartment Halls

 Wellness Fact Sheet

Follow a Community

Click or tap on the name of the residential community below to follow them on Instagram.

Useful Move-In links

Stampede Students enjoying Stampede

Stampede

A four-day, student-only orientation event designed to welcome and prepare the newest Mustangs for the Hilltop!

Housing and meal plans go together like milk and cookies, which our Umphry Lee Dining Hall is famous for! Don't lose out on daily fresh-baked cookies; find the meal plan that's right for you.

Parking Parking Meter

Parking

Students may order their parking permit online by logging into the ok资源网 Parking Portal. Payment is made after the permit is ordered through my.smu.edu, and not on the parking website.

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