International Village

What to Bring

To make the move-in experience as smooth as possible for you and our entire community, we ask that you bring only your essentials and a few personal touches to campus. Your belongings should fit in one 4’x3’x3’ hamper or be able to be carried in one trip.

Please refer to our list of What to Bring to best prepare for your arrival.

Shipping and Mailing

Shipping items to pre-arrive to your room is available through a preferred vendor, and the deadlines are in mid-August. Additional information about shipping items to campus mailrooms will be sent in late-August; however, you should anticipate delays in processing and wait times for pick-up. Due to the rush of package deliveries during move-in, you should expect processing delays, and plan that you should not ship any essential items such as bedding, medicine, or toiletries that you will need during your first several days in housing.

Microfridge Rentals

The university’s preferred vendor for MicroFridge units has experienced an increase in demand due to anticipated grab-and-go dining options across the country. As we expect many dining options on campus to reflect this model, we recommend you discuss this option with your roommate. If you decide to rent or buy, you should place your order early. Small refrigerators under 5.0 cubic feet are permitted to be brought in lieu of a MicroFridge, but microwaves are not permitted unless part of a MicroFridge unit.

Parking and Driving Directions 

International Village Arrival Directions pdf

Prior to arrival all students will need to print their Cruise Ship Unloading Pass found on their Housing Online portal.

Unloading Location: International Village Curbside -> Parking Location: Columbus Garage -> Check-in Location: International Village Lobby

1. If you are arriving by car to campus, you will first need to proceed to Unloading Location at International Village Curbside. Please use this link as a location for driving directions. It is easiest to approach on Columbus Ave, westbound from Massachusetts Ave.
2. At International Village Curbside, you will need to present your printed Cruise Ship Unloading Pass to the move support staff who will unload your belongings from the car into one to two moving hampers. Move support will deliver your hamper of belongings to your assigned room listed on your Cruise Ship Unloading Pass.
3. Once your belongings are removed from your hamper in your room, move support will bring your hamper back to the unloading station.
4. Should you require a place to park after unloading, the driver of your vehicle will be able to park with your parking pass in Columbus Garage. Please use this link as a location for driving directions. To enter Columbus Garage, the driver can take a ticket at entry, and will need to present the day specific parking pass and scan code at exit. Links to the day specific parking passes and codes can be found below. There will be no oversized, over height (over 6’8” including roof racks/storage), or overnight parking. 
5. While your vehicle is being parked, you can proceed to your check-in location, International Village Lobby, to check in with Residential Life Staff.

Parking Codes/Pass by Day:

• Columbus Parking Pass 8/28
• Columbus Parking Pass 8/29
• Columbus Parking Pass 8/30
• Columbus Parking Pass 9/1
• Columbus Parking Pass 9/2

Moving Hampers

You will be able to check out a moving hamper to assist you. You will need to provide a government issued photo identification in order to check out a hamper (i.e. driver’s license or passport). Please be considerate of others and return your moving hamper as soon as possible. Only one hamper will be permitted per student, so that all students have access to that support. 

Please report to your unload location to access the scheduled support services, including hampers. 

Please return your moving hamper immediately following unloading.  If you return your moving hamper after the check-out station has closed, you will need bring the hamper to the Residential Safety Office, located in the upper lobby of Speare Hall where you will retrieve your photo identification.

Please note: moving hampers and support will only be available on scheduled move-in days.