Freshman Move-In

• Check-in Times & Locations
• Parking Locations
• What to Expect at Check-in
• What You Will Need at Check-in
• What to Bring
• Reminders
• Early Arrivals
• Insurance
• Directions to Campus
• First-Year Housing Map & Data
• Move-In Map
• Moving In: A Guide for Parents and Guardians

Parking

For your convenience, spaces have been specifically designated as unloading zones. They will have reserved signs marked Unloading Zone for Move-In. Please help facilitate check-in by using these areas only for unloading and by relocating your vehicle immediately after unloading. The fine for failure to move your vehicle within one hour of for parking illegally on grass or sidewalks may range from $30 - $60, depending on towing.

Remember: Parking Services will strictly enforce No-Parking zones which include: sidewalks, walkways, grassy areas and areas intended for grass. Please help the College maintain the beauty of the campus by parking in designated areas only!

What to expect at check-in:

When you arrive on campus, you will be directed to a residence hall where Residence Life staff will be available to issue you a key and have you sign a housing contract. Student volunteers will then help unload your vehicle so that it can be moved to a permanent parking space. You can then proceed with moving your belongings to your room!

You will need the following at check-in:

• A photo ID.
• Hall Council Dues - dues vary from building to building but averages $25-$30 for programming in the hall. This is an optional fee used for both educational and social programming in the halls. It also is used for the purchase of vacuums, DVD players, TVs, and microwaves, and other hall improvements as determined by the Hall Council.
• Clearance from the Health Center on the Health Form, including immunizations. If you have not heard from the Health Center, you can assume you are okay.
• Patience. Our staff will do the best they can to check you in quickly; however, circumstances sometimes occur beyond their control that may slow up the process. Remember that many of our check-in days have been fairly hot so a little extra patience could make the day go more smoothly for everyone!

Reminders:

• A $75.00 Room Damage Deposit must be received by the Cashier's Office by August 14th. This damage deposit is required of all resident students and is refunded within 30 days of termination of the Housing Contract, if and when the resident will not be residing in College residence during the subsequent semester and provided there are no damages to the premises and the student's college account is current. The damage deposit and RDD form should be made payable to the "College of William and Mary" and sent to: Cashier's Office, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795. Since this is a deposit, a charge will not show up on your semester bill.
• If you will be in the Williamsburg area at any time before August 21st, the ID Office (Campus Center 169) invites you to stop by and have your William and Mary ID made. This could potentially eliminate long lines for you on August 22nd!

Early Arrivals

Individuals who need to arrive early may find it beneficial to make arrangements with the Williamsburg Hotel/Motel Association for accommodations (1-800-999-4485) or visit their web site at www.gowilliamsburg.com. Sorry, but we will not be able to accommodate early arrivals!!

Insurance

The College does not carry insurance which will cover losses you might incur from fire, theft, or other casualty. We encourage you to consider a personal property insurance plan or renter's insurance if you are not sufficiently covered under another insurance policy.