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
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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!
Housing and Residence Life Button Hall | 509-963-1831 | housing@cwu.edu
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MOVE-IN DATES FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Friday, September 19, 2025 RETURNING AND TRANSFER STUDENTS: Sunday, September 21, 2025 3
ROOM ASSIGNMENT
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. Room and board payments are due October 1, 2025. These payments can be made online through MyCWU.
QUESTIONS? cwu.edu/housing
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PACKING FOR COLLEGE
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT NOT TO BRING
• Bedding • Desk items • Snacks and drinks • Room decor • Toiletries
• Drugs or alcohol • Microwaves • Refrigerators • Valuables • Halogen lamps
For a complete list, visit cwu.edu/housing/opening.
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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, 2025 . Packages shipped prior to move-in are available for pickup from September 18 to September 19, 2025 , at the Residence Life Office package pickup window between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Regular package pickup begins September 22, 2025 , 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 ensure that any misplaced items are returned to you 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
Our Movers and Shakers team will assist you in getting 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.
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.
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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-enjoy dining hall, cafés, on-the-go snacks, and so much more. CWU Dining Services locations include:
• 11 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 on the Dining Services website: cwu.edu/dining
Skip the line and save time through Grubhub, available at dining locations.
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WEEK OF WELCOME
SEPTEMBER 19 - 23, 2025
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 discover 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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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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BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
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, 2025
VIEW FULL CHECKLIST
Complete Release of Information (ROI) to allow access to information (Optional)
Complete “Culture of Respect” Canvas modules
Review class schedule and purchase textbooks and course materials
Register for the 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 18, 2025 Friday, September 19, 2025 Returning and Transfer Students: Sunday, September 21, 2025
WEEK OF WELCOME Friday, September 19 through Tuesday, September 23, 2025
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES Wednesday, September 24, 2025
CWU is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, email Disability Services at DS@cwu.edu. AUX254668 ZR
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