First-Year or Transfer Students
Saturday, August 15 – Residences open for transfer students
Residence halls will open for transfer students on Saturday, August 15, 2020, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Check-in will take place in your assigned building.
Saturday, August 15 – Residences open for new students
The residence halls open for first-year students on Saturday,August 15, 2020, 7:30 a.m.. Move-in continues until 1:30 p.m. Because most first-year students arrive on the same day, the area around the traditional residence halls (where most first-year students live) can become congested. For this reason, we ask that you unload your belongings quickly to the curb outside your residence hall and then move your vehicle to Lot T.
Check-in
Check-in occurs in the lobby of your assigned residence hall. Check-in for Waring Commons, Townhouses and Lewis Quad occur in the staff offices of those areas. Members of the campus Move-in Crew will be available to assist you with moving your belongings, and the Alumni Office provides water at stations in and around the residence halls. When you check in, you will be given a lot of information, including:
- Your SMCM ID card – This will give you access to your residence hall, activates the laundry machines, and activates your meal plan, flex and debit accounts.
- A schedule – Listing activities for Orientation Weekend.
- Your room key – Put this in a safe place. Do not duplicate it or give it out to anyone.
- Room Condition Report (RCR) instructions – You should conduct a thorough inspection of your room and note any items that are damaged or missing. This form needs to be submitted electronically within the first two weeks of classes.
- A helpful information list – Provided by offices around campus.
Orientation
For more information on Orientation Activities, please go to the Orientation website.
Returning Students
August 15 & 16, 2020 – Residences open for returning students.
Returning students may check in on August 15 & 16, 2020, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m Check-in will take place in the lobby of your assigned residence hall. Check-in for Waring Commons, Townhouses and Lewis Quad occur in the staff offices of those areas.
Check-in
When you check in, you will be given a lot of information, including:
- Your room key – Put this in a safe place. Do not duplicate it or give it out to anyone.
- Room Condition Report (RCR) instructions – You should conduct a thorough inspection of your room and note any items that are damaged or missing. This form needs to be submitted electronically within the first two weeks of classes.
- A helpful information list – Provided by offices around campus.
Resident Meetings
There is a mandatory resident student meeting on the night of 8/16.