Move-In and What to Bring

All rooms on campus come with the following items:

Bed
Cable hook-up (cable wire needed)
Desk
Desk chair
Dresser
Internet port (ethernet cable recommended, but not required)
Shared closet, rack system or wardrobe
Twin mattress (extra long linens suggested)

All traditional-style residence halls also come with small recycling and trash bins.

• The dorms now included in the Res Hall Recycling programs are: Endicott, Frates, Hale, Brindle, Reynolds, Trexler, Brooks, Hamilton, Wenham, Winthrop, Beacon, Birchmont, Alhambra, Rogers, Marblehead, Stoneridge, Bayview, Gloucester, Manchester 

Move-In Policy

In order for buildings, rooms, and the College to be fully prepared for move-in, students are expected to arrive on their assigned move-in date, and not before. Students arriving prior to their assigned move-in date will not be permitted to move in under any circumstances. 

All students are assigned a specific move-in date for campus arrival:

New Student Move-In: Saturday, August 24

Returning Student Move-In: Tuesday, August 27

All students are also assigned a specific move-in time:
Assigned move-in times will be communicated in advance to all students via email and postal mail.  

Assigned times allow for campus to accommodate heavy vehicle traffic and parking, and ensure a smooth and enjoyable arrival.

All students will have the same assigned move-in time as their direct roommate(s).

New Student Move-In: Saturday, August 24
New students will receive an email mid-August sharing their housing assignment, roommate(s), and move-in time. Shortly thereafter, a Move-In Access Pass will arrive via postal mail, which will allow access to the student’s building during their assigned time on their assigned move-in day.  Students may arrive any time after their assigned move-in time, but not prior.  Note that students will receive the same move-in time as each of their direct roommates. 

To ease transition and ensure support, new students are not permitted to move in prior to August 24, which is the start of orientation. Email reslife@endicott.edu with questions or concerns regarding move-in. 

Returning Student Move-In: Tuesday, August 27
Returning students are not permitted to move in prior to August 27 as established in the 2024-2025 academic calendar. Returning students arriving prior to this date will not be permitted to move in under any circumstances. 

Returning students will receive their move-in time, room assignment, and direct roommate name(s) via email in mid-August. In addition, they will receive a packet in the mail with their Move-In Access Pass, which will allow them to move in during their assigned time. Returning students may arrive any time after their assigned move-in date/time, but not prior. 

Exceptions to the returning student move-in date of August 27 include the following approved Early Arrival Groups: international students, teachers in practicum training, RAs, OLs, in-season athletes, on-campus jobs with request of supervisor and approval, or internship with supervisor approval.

What To Bring

Be sure to contact your roommate(s) (if applicable) and discuss the arrangements as to who will bring what to avoid duplications. The following list is a suggestion of what to bring: 
 
Room/Storage Supplies
Small trash can (unless you are in a first-year hall, the majority of first-year halls come with small recycling and trash bins) 
Storage bins
Desk lamp
Fan
Non-damaging command strips to hang photos/posters
Mirror
Clock
 
Linens/Laundry Supplies
Sheets and pillowcases (two sets, XL twin)
Pillows (two)
Mattress pad/egg crate (XL twin) 
Comforter/bedspread/blankets (XL twin) 
Towels
Door clothes hangers
Laundry bag/basket
Laundry detergent
 
Office/Desk Supplies
Personal computer/laptop
Printer - cannot be a wireless printer (optional as the college has many places to print)
Surge protector power strip
School supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.) 
 
Toiletries
Personal choice of toiletries and products 
First aid kit
Tissues
Toilet paper (if private bathroom)
Shower flip flops
Shower caddy 
 
Clothing 
You do not need to bring clothing for all seasons with you on Move-In Day. We recommend a variety of layers for the weather ranging from late summer heat to early fall cooling.  It is suggested you exchange your seasonal clothing during a trip home or in the mail. 
 
Miscellaneous
Flashlight
Batteries
Paper towels
Trash bags
Light bulbs
All-purpose cleaner
 
Documents
If you plan to work on campus: I-9 documentation (passport OR driver's license and original Social Security card/birth certificate), bank information for direct deposit
Health/dental insurance cards
Emergency contact information (for check-in)
 
Shared Items — Check with roommate(s)
TV and coaxial cable 
Area rug
Refrigerator (no larger than 4.5 cu. Ft. and no more than two per room) or MicroFridge

The following list represents those items NOT to bring as they are considered a potential fire and/or health and safety risk. Please be aware: if these items are discovered, they will be confiscated and retained by the College until the conclusion of the academic semester or school year.

Air conditioners
Air fryers
Candles
Carpet tape
Ceiling tapestries
Cinder blocks
Electric blankets
Extension cords (must be surge-protected)
Fireworks, explosives, ammunition
George Foreman grills or toasters may only be used in kitchen areas
Halogen lamps
Hot plates
Hot pots/Crockpots
Humidifiers
Immersion heaters
Incense
Kerosene lamps
Low gauge extension cords
Microwaves (stand-alone microwaves)
Natural material holiday decorations
Non-college issued bed frames/mattresses
Pets (other than fish - limited to a tank size capacity of 10 gallons)
Popcorn poppers
Potpourri burners
Space heaters
Toaster ovens
Vaporizers
Wax warmers (includes both tea light candle and light bulb warmers) 
Weapons (refer to the Student Handbook for a detailed list)

Bring all of your waste to the appropriate dumpster!

• Break down cardboard and place in open top dumpster labeled “Cardboard Recycling”.
• All trash—including Styrofoam, plastic bags, bubble wrap, and air pillows—goes in the open top trash dumpster.
• Other recycling—cans, paper, plastic containers—goes in blue dumpsters.

Locate the nearest dumpsters to you by using our EcoMap—select “Trash” and “Recycling” on the left-hand column.

• All traditional-style residence halls come with small recycling and trash bins. Students can use this to help separate trash and recycling when moving in. These bins are part of the room and will result in a room charge if missing at the end of the year.

Follow these tips to make your move-in green!

Reach out to sustainability@endicott.edu to learn more about making your move-in sustainable.