PIONEER MOVE IN CHECKLIST

College Life

 Think about academic support: Some students transition to the rigor of college academics from high school academics seamlessly, and others need to learn new ways of studying, taking notes, and focusing on important course content. Explore Academic Support Programs to see what they have to offer you.

 Think about college life: Attending UW-Platteville isn’t only about attending classes. It’s also about learning new ways to engage in your community, become involved in professional organizations, learn new skills and hobbies, and discover who you are as a person. Explore PioneerLink for interesting student organizations or governance groups. What are you interested in exploring outside the classroom? Finding answers out about yourself is one of the most unique experiences of attending the university.

 Contact your roommate/suitemate(s): Chat with your roommate/suitemates at least two times via phone or in person prior to move in day. The first conversation with a stranger can be awkward. Focusing on room configurations, sharing interests, and establishing boundaries are all great places to start.

 Laundry: Learn how to do it.

 Shop the packing list

 Welcome Weekend expectations: Welcome Weekend has scheduled programs, events, and activities that will provide you with opportunities to interact with other students and become acclimated to UW-Platteville.

• Activities begin Saturday, Sept. 2 at 3 p.m., so please plan accordingly.

 Meal allotment: Take a look at your plan for eating within your class schedule. Many students choose to eat at the Markee Pioneer Student Center, but the lines can become long at certain times of the day. Find what fits into your transition times between classes, and plan for how you are going to budget your meal allotment for the entirety of the semester.

 Bike registration: Register your bike with the Platteville Police Department in case of theft.

 Explore Platteville and the surrounding community for volunteer and engagement activities. There are many local places to explore.

HEALTH/SAFETY

 Schedule one last physical with your local provider: Making sure you have details related to your health and general well-being prior to coming to campus is a good idea. Make a plan for taking care of yourself nutritionally, with exercise, stress coping strategies, and your mental health. Update vaccinations and medical prescriptions as desired.

 Program an “In Case of Emergency” phone number into your cell phone.

 Learn how to refill prescriptions: Walgreens, Hartig Drug, Wal-Mart, and The Pharmacy at Southwest Health are all available for prescription refills. You never know when you may need to refill or purchase a prescribed medication. Set yourself up for success by knowing your plan.

 Program your residence hall’s on-call phone number and front desk phone number into your phone.

 Complete your Personal Data Form: This form is stored at the front desk and is available to you in case there is a health emergency. Residence Life staff hand off this document to emergency medical technicians in the event of ambulatory transport. It also has information pertaining to meningitis and health/vaccination history.

 Talk technology security: Information and technology also need to be safe. Create a list of serial numbers for your devices, install VPN clients, and write down important numbers to cancel any accounts should they become compromised.

Important Documents

 Health insurance card: Having a copy of this information with you will be handy in case of a health emergency.

 Social security card: You will need this should you want to be hired for on-campus employment or other employment opportunities throughout the community.

 Bring your Campus Card: Your Campus Card is used for laundry, meal allotment, as well as entrance into your residence hall and specific academic areas on campus.

 Homeowner/renter’s insurance: Situations may occur when personal belongings disappear or become damaged. This may include theft, fire or water damage due to fire or flood, etc. The university does not accept any liability for this type of loss and students need to determine if they are covered by parent/guardians’ homeowners/renters’ insurance or invest in adequate personal property insurance of their own. Personal items include UW-Platteville rental textbooks, clothes, computer equipment, cell phones, bikes, etc.

Independence

 Financial planning: Planning your financial budget for the year is a proactive approach. Look at FAFSA documentation, scholarship/ grant information, tuition and other bills, and any income you may have to have a positive financial foundation to build from. Knowing how much money you can spend and save for a rainy day helps you feel less anxious.

 Develop a credit line: Many financial institutions offer credit cards with a small balance to incoming college students. Establishing good credit during college assists with big purchase items when you graduate.

 Practice time management: One of the number one reasons that students are academically dismissed is due to their inability to manage their time effectively enough to build in study times. Think about where you may become distracted: video games, social media, TV/movies, social life. Learn how to manage your time to moderate these distractions while still maintaining your success academically.

 Establish independent self-care: Knowing when to purchase shampoo/conditioner when it is getting low, scheduling chores in your residence hall room that keep it from smelling, cooking healthy quick snacks, scheduling health/wellness appointments, creating a budget, or putting new tires on your car. These are all things that you may need to start practicing prior to coming to college and being independent from your family of origin.

 Boundaries

• For parents/guardians: Discuss with family that you are an adult and that you will be making choices independent of them, and at times, you may not always agree. This is part of the process of independence.

• Yourself: Begin thinking about your decisions related to alcohol, drug use, and sexual relationships. It is important to know what your personal boundaries are and your ability to make healthy choices for yourself.

 Chat about communication plans with family/friends: Your communication currently may be seeing them daily and knowing where each other are every minute of the day. This changes in college. The daily communication may become weekly. The ability to check in from a distance is more difficult than if you see each other every evening for dinner. It’s important to plan regarding communication, but also talk about the flexibility you may need for that plan to be successful.

Remember this transition is happening both ways.

ARRIVING EARLY?

• Any student can move in beginning Aug. 12, 2023 for any reason.

• Coaches and program directors will communicate directly with you about when (date and time) you can move into the residence halls for participation. Please direct inquiries related to reporting dates and times to the appropriate office (athletics, employing office, academic program, or music).

• Most students arriving early will move directly into their permanent room assignments when they check in. The exception to this is football players to Bridgeway Commons who will receive further instructions from their coach.

• If you have chosen to rent a loft through the information emailed to you in the assignment message, there will be designated times when you can pick up the loft prior to Sept. 2. Information regarding pick-up dates and times will be made available when you arrive on campus.

• Students arriving early that are not connected to a sport, program, or for employment can sign up via the ‘Early Arrival’ button posted on the Residence Life SharePoint site. Students can only sign up for early arrival after they have received their room assignment.

SUGGESTIONS FOR MAKING MOVE-IN DAY EASY

• Be patient with parking and traffic issues as campus will be very busy.

• Staff are available throughout those times, so it is not necessary to arrive at the earliest possible time.

• If you have chosen to rent a loft through the information emailed to you with your room assignment, you must pick up the loft during the same time frame of 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

• At the time of check-in, you will complete paperwork, receive keys, and be introduced to the hall staff. Welcome and orientation crew members (returning students) may be available to offer you assistance as you move in. Don’t be afraid to ask one of them for help.

• Only five residence halls (McGregor Hall, Rountree Commons, Bridgeway Commons, Dobson Hall, and Southwest Hall) are equipped with an elevator.

• If you will not be checking in by Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, you must notify Residence Life so that your space is held.