Move-in Day!

Congratulations! Today is your first official day as a certified TROJAN! The journey to college has been hard, but you’ve got this. When you arrive on campus take a deep breath and know that you deserve to be here.

At this point, you have been assigned roommates (if you did not request a friend) and have received your dorm placement. There is no true way to be 100% ready for move in day, but we will discuss a few things that can help.

What you don’t know is…

If you are unhappy with the dorm you were assigned MOVE DAY starts the first day of class and last a week. Here, you are able to choose other accommodations, space provided. You would make this request at the housing office.

Cable is no longer provided on campus at Troy University (bummer right?). Investing in a smart TV or even streaming devices like Roku TV, or Firestick would be wise. Gamming consoles are also a plus.  

Troy University allows students to bring small appliances with CLOSED heating elements. Items like toaster ovens and crock pots may be helpful to you (only if you make yourself cook!)

TROY HAS ONE WAL=MART! Please double and triple check your list. It is not uncommon for Wal-Mart to sell out of things on move in day and the following week. Surrounding cities like Montgomery (about 45 minutes north) and Enterprise (about 30 minutes south) are your best shopping options.

What Can I Bring?

Troy University’s official website provides an awesome list of items that students are allowed to bring with them on move in day. This information helps new Trojans be proactive with their move in experience. These are a few things that came in handy when I moved in on campus. You SHOULD Bring;

·        Microwaves 600-800 watts

·        Mini-Fridge 1.7cubic ft-2.4 cubic ft

o   Some roommates share these items!

·        TV (Cable Not Provided, Smart TVs Only)

·        Clothes hanger (you’d be surprised by how many people forget these!

·        Rain coat

·        Dishes and utensils

These are frequently forgotten items!

What CAN’T I Bring?

·        No nails or screws may be put in the walls

·        No stickers on furniture, walls, ceilings, or other Housing property

·        No 3M Command Strips

·        No candles, no incense

·        No extension cords (most people don’t follow this one…)

Overall, your move in experience is up to you, make the best of it!