What to know about Move-In Day at The W
It’s that time of the year when students return to Mississippi University for Women’s campus, move into their residence halls and prepare for a new school year.
“We are so excited to welcome students back on campus for the fall 2025 semester,” said Andrew Moneymaker, director of Housing and Residence Life at The W. “Our staff and volunteers will be ready when students arrive to campus. We have a great group of Resident Advisors and professional staff ready to go to help each student living on campus have a great experience.”
Check-in for Move-In Day 2025 will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16.
Moneymaker said, “We have worked all summer to make improvements to the residence halls with Grossnickle Hall getting a relaxation room on the second floor, Columbus Hall getting a game room added to the basement floor and, of course, we cannot forget about our newly renovated bathrooms in Kincannon Hall.”
Whether a freshman entering campus for the first time or a returning student, there are a few things that everyone should know to make this Move-In Day as smooth as possible.
First and foremost, all students must have their student ID card with them to move into their residence hall. The ID card is the key card which allows a student access to their respective hall.
Student and guests are asked to please enter campus via the main entrance at the front gate and follow the map and signage to the appropriate hall to begin unloading items. Blues Week team members will be available to lend a helping hand.. Please make sure all boxes and containers are labeled with the name and room number of the student to ensure they make it to the correct room.
There will be check-in stations at each hall. The student must have their ID card ready and check in to receive their room key.
It is important to have another member of a student’s party move the vehicle to one of the designated parking spots once all items are unloaded to allow for more students to unload.
If, for any reason, a student is not able to move in on Move-In Day, they should contact Housing and Residence Life so that their room is not reassigned. Failure to move in does not cancel the contract.
There are a number of necessary items that a student should bring with them when they move in. These include:
• Lamps for a desk
• Pillows, blankets and bed linens
• Alarm clock
• Room decorations and pictures
• Clothes hangers
• Shower shoes, bathrobe
• Towels and washcloths
• Soap, shampoo, conditioner
• Laundry bag/basket, detergent
• Storage containers
• Umbrella, rainwear
• Headphones
• Power strip with surge protector
• Poster putty for hanging items
• Warm and cool clothing
• Flashlight
• Water, drinks and snacks
• Trash can
• Cleaning supplies
Some optional items include:
• PC with Ethernet connection
• Throw rug
• Crates or stacking containers
• Seat cushion for desk chair
• Radio, TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player, gaming console
• Camera
• Fan
• Paper towels
• Sewing kit, scissors, safety pins
• Personal recreation equipment
• Bicycle with lock
There are, however, some items that students should NOT bring. These items include:
• Halogen lamps
• Hotplates, skillet, toaster oven, etc.
• Coffee maker
• Candles, incense, fire hazards, etc.
• Pets (except fish)
• Waterbed
• Nail picture hangers
• Weapons
• Extension cords
• Multi-plug adapter
• Microwave
• Refrigerator