CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
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MOVE-IN WELCOME GUIDE
TABLE of CONTENTS .... Room Assignment .... Packing for College .... Moving In .... Arriving on Campus ... Week of Welcome ... Download Suitable App ... Checklist 4 5 6 8 10 11 12
Welcome Home WILDCATS! The wait is almost over. Your room is prepared, your keys are labeled, and our move-in teams are eagerly awaiting your arrival this September. This guide includes important move-in details, packing tips, and more to ensure your move is organized and stress-free. You’ll also find information about Week of Welcome. The Housing and Residence Life team is here to help you navigate this new chapter of your life on the day you move in and throughout your time at CWU. Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions!
MOVE-IN DATES FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Friday, September 20, 2024 RETURNING AND TRANSFER STUDENTS: Sunday, September 22, 2024 3
Housing and Residence Life Button Hall | 509-963-1831 | housing@cwu.edu
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ROOM ASSIGNMENT
PACKING FOR COLLEGE
You can find your room assignment, room type, and details about your new residence hall through your MyHousing portal. Make sure to review your signed housing contract before coming to campus. If you have questions about the terms of your contract, do not hesitate to reach out to the Housing and Residence Life team.
WHAT TO BRING • Bedding • Desk items • Snacks and drinks • Room decor • Toiletries
WHAT NOT TO BRING
• Drugs or alcohol • Microwaves • Refrigerators • Valuables • Halogen lamps
Room and board payments are due October 1, 2024 . These payments can be made online through MyCWU.
For a complete list, visit cwu.edu/housing/opening.
QUESTIONS? cwu.edu/housing
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MOVING IN CWU’s Movers and Shakers are campus partners and students who will help you move into your new residence hall. While we have move-in carts available, you may also bring your own hand truck or move-in cart.
SHIPPING AND PACKAGES You can ship packages to CWU before move-in. Plan to have packages delivered no sooner than September 1, 2024 . Packages shipped prior to move-in are available for pickup from September 16 to September 20, 2024 , at the Residence Life Office package pickup window between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Regular package pickup begins September 23, 2024 , from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Check your CWU email for delivery notices or contact the Residence Life Package Room at ResLife.Delivery@cwu.edu or 509-963-1323 with questions.
ONE VEHICLE PER STUDENT
Only one vehicle per student is allowed through the move-in route. Additional vehicles can park in nearby campus lots. For campus parking information, visit cwu.edu/parking.
LABEL YOUR BELONGINGS
Label all boxes, bags, and items with your name, residence hall, and room number. This will help our Movers and Shakers deliver your items to your room quickly during move-in. NO PETS Please leave your pets at home. The traffic and activity of move-in day can be dangerous for family pets, and the weather is often too hot for leaving an animal in your car while moving in. Other than fish, pets are not allowed in the residence halls.
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ARRIVING on CAMPUS
Parking If your vehicle is staying with you for the school year, a virtual parking permit will be required to park in campus lots. Your license plate is your permit, so be sure to enter your license plate number accurately. A free parking lot is located on the corner of 18th Avenue and Alder Street. Apply for a parking permit at cwu.edu/parking . Transportation CWU’s bike-friendly campus and proximity to downtown Ellensburg make it easy to get around without a vehicle. Additionally, Central Transit is a public transit system that has stops at popular locations like Fred Meyer, Safeway, and Kittitas Valley Healthcare facilities.
Dining Services Discover locally sourced specials and craveable comfort food at our dining facilities. Dining Services has a variety of options, such as an all you care to eat dining facility, cafés, coffee shops, on-the-go snacks, and so much more. CWU Dining Services locations include: • 12 restaurant concepts, including Panda Express • 3 markets • 8 cafés • Athletic Event Concessions • CWUEats food wagon Review meal plan details, locations and hours, menus, and employment opportunities at cwu.edu/dining .
Find your scheduled move-in time through your MyHousing portal. Arriving outside of your scheduled time could delay your move-in. Refer to the included map when driving to your residence hall and note that traffic is routed one way through campus. Have your Connection Card or other official ID available when you arrive. When you get to your residence hall, unload your things quickly.
Our Movers and Shakers team will help deliver items to your room at this time. After you have unloaded all items, please move your vehicle to a nearby campus parking lot. Any additional items in your vehicle will need to be walked to your residence hall. RVs, moving trucks, and trailers are not allowed to drive up to your residence. There is not enough room to accommodate vehicles of this size.
Skip the line and save time through Grubhub, available at dining locations.
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WEEK of WELCOME REQUIRED
REQUIRED
DOWNLOAD SUITABLE APP
Suitable is your guide to the events happening across campus during Week of Welcome. Use the app to keep track of your schedule and earn points for participating. We recommend you install the app now, so that it’s ready to use when you arrive on campus. Here’s how: 1. Download the free Suitable mobile app from your phone’s app store, or go to app. suitable.co. 2. Log in with your CWU username and password. 3. Allow notifications and access to your device’s camera.
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SEPTEMBER 20 - 24, 2024 Required for first-year students enrolled in UNIV 101 Be immersed in Wildcat life during Week of Welcome. You will connect with fellow students, learn the ins and outs of campus living, and connect with resources for a successful first year at Central. In addition to many fun activities, there are several required educational sessions. Attendance at Week of Welcome is required for your University 101 course. For more, visit cwu.edu/orientation/week-of-welcome or contact cwu.orientation@cwu.edu
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BEFORE YOU ARRIVE VIEW FULL CHECKLIST Log in to MyHousing portal to view your move-in time
Upload Connection Card photo Purchase virtual parking permit Permits go on sale September 1, 2024
Complete Release of Information (ROI) to allow access to information (Optional) Complete “Get Inclusive: Voices of Change” Canvas modules Review class schedule, purchase textbooks and course materials
Register for Student Health Services patient portal Submit Financial Aid Authorization to approve financial aid to pay your charges
IMPORTANT DATES MOVE-IN DATES: First-Year Students: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Friday, September 20, 2024 WEEK OF WELCOME: Friday, September 20 through Tuesday, September 24, 2024
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Returning and Transfer Students: Sunday, September 22, 2024
CWU is an AA/EEO/Title IX Institution. For accommodations: DS@cwu.edu
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