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BEFORE YOU ARRIVE - CHECKLIST To ensure a smooth move-in process, please do the following prior to arriving: • Sign up for a move-in time slot • Check your Roger Central account for any holds (Health services, Student life, Bursar hold, Financial aid hold) • Confirm all personal information is correct (especially your phone number, as this will be needed for your room key!)

• Update your emergency contact information (if needed)

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FOR RESIDENT STUDENTS Move In • First year move-in will be held on Wednesday August 22, 2026 from 9:00am - 4:00pm • Check in at North Campus Res Hall and have your QR Code ready; a staff member will work to check you in • You will pick up your student ID, room key, Convocation shirt, and confirm you have downloaded the JustIN mobile app • Drive to your residence hall and begin unpacking the car, where volunteers will direct your family where to park

What is an RA? Resident Assistants are students charged with the responsibility of ensuring the health and safety of our resident students. Floor meetings with your RA will be hosted on August 22 at 7pm for first year students and August 25 at 7pm for upperclassmen

On-Campus Dining Options Saturday, August 22nd

Starting Monday, August 24th

Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Breakfast: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Lunch: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Meal plan begins at lunch)

Continuous Service: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

(Continuous service 2:00 PM-4:30 PM)

Continuous Service: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Dinner: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Sunday, August 23rd Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM Lunch: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Continuous service 2:00 PM-4:30 PM) Dinner: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Lunch: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Dinner: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM *Friday: Dinner closes at 7:30 p.m.

FOR COMMUTER STUDENTS Check In Commuter Check-In will be held on August 22, 2026 from 12:00 - 2:30pm at North Campus Residence Hall (NCRH). Once you arrive at NCRH, you can resolve any outstanding holds, pick up your student ID (if needed) and pick up your parking pass (if applicable). Be sure all holds (i.e., Bursar, Financial Aid, Health Services, Student Life/Vector) are resolved before arriving. This will help streamline your check-in process.

Parking Passes Parking Passes will be available for purchase on August 1, 2026. They can be picked up on Check-In Day, August 22, 2026.

Commuter Lounge The Commuter Lounge is located across from Lower Commons. It is available for use for all students but only commuters have card/phone access through the Just-In mobile app.

Typically it is stocked with coffee, tea, other beverages, snacks and free toiletries.

New Commuter Welcome Meeting All first-year and transfer commuters are required to attend the Commuter Welcome Meeting immediately after check-in, which will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 3:00 - 4:00pm in the School of Law, Room 283. This is an opportunity to meet Debbie Knapman, the Director of Commuter Life, as well as one of Commuter Ambassadors. You also can learn more about the services, events, and support available to you this year.

What is a Commuter Ambassador?

Commuter Ambassadors are typically commuter student peers who serve as resources and advisors for commuters. They develop CommLife programming/events, provide education around campus resources and advocate for commuter students.

Get in Touch!

Contact a Commuter Ambassador: commuters@g.rwu.edu Contact Debbie – Office of Student and Family Assistance/CommLife: dknapman@rwu.edu

ROGER’S ROOM SHOWDOWN Join the Division of Student Life and Take Part in the Roger’s Room Showdown! RWU is seeking photography showing students’ residence hall room decoration as part of our room decorating contest.

Submission Any RWU undergraduate student who will be living in a University residence hall is eligible to submit photos by September 10, 2026. By submitting a photo, you agree to the submission terms.

Click here to enter and learn more!

Photo Details Your photograph should capture your decorated residence hall room. Apart from this requirement, there is no restriction on subject, theme, or style.

We encourage photos that capture the essence of your room and personal expression. Your room number will not be shown in any use of the photos.

Prizes The Best Room in North & South Campus: $50 Amazon Shopping Spree (each) Best Room for each Individual Res Hall: $10 Hawk Dollars (each)

MINDFUL MOVE IN TIPS ON HOW TO START COLLEGE SUSTAINABLY

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PACK WITH PURPOSE

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UNBOX AT HOME

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CAMPUS CARDBOARD CORRAL

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ROOMATE COMMUNICATION

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Use Ikea Blue Bags, large shopping bags, storage bins, or laundry baskets to make your packing & unpacking experience easier

Save room in your vehicle by unboxing at home to keep unnecessary boxes out of your car and out of the dumpsters

Visit the Cardboard Corral to break down your boxes and have your cardboard recycled by our Facilities Department

Coordinate with your Roommate beforehand to avoid packing duplicating items

SMART POWER STRIPS Choose to pack smart power strips to reduce energy consumption

THRIFT Our student-run thrift center will be open 3pm - 5pm on Saturday (8/22) and Sunday (8/23) of move-in weekend

INVOLVEMENT FAIR soar and explore!

80+ clubs & organizations! leadership opportunities!

FREE STUFF! SEPT 2ND 11-2 pm COMMONS QUAD SPLO

STUDENT PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP AND ORIENTATION

HOMECOMING AND FAMILY WEEKEND

SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 16-18