Returning Student Move In Schedule
Sunday, August 31 – Wednesday, September 3
Check In Location:
On-Campus Residence Hall
Larson Hall | Larson Hall Front Desk |
Mellby Hall | Mellby Hall Front Desk |
New Hall | New Hall Front Desk |
Thorson Hall | Thorson Hall Front Desk |
Townhouses | New Hall Front Desk |
Ytterboe Hall | Ytterboe Hall Front Desk |
Affiliate Housing
Northwood Pines | Northwood Pines Lobby |
Ole Loop
Johnson House, Porter House, Rose House & Wilkens House |
New Hall Front Desk |
Your Move In Time
Check-in Times
Returning Students will be assisted by Residence Life Team Members during the following 3 time periods during each check-in day. Returning Students do not sign-up for time slots.
- 8am – Noon
- 1pm – 4pm
- 7pm – 11pm
Please plan your arrival to campus around these times to check in with our staff!
The Residence Life Hub at Ytterboe Hall Front Desk will be open 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. for support and questions.
Roommate agreement form:
During the first two weeks of the academic semester (Fall and/or Spring) students should complete (or revisit) their Roommate Agreement Form.
Students may request for a Residence Life Staff Member to participate in the discussion of the Roommate Agreement Form. The Residence Life Staff Member’s purpose of being present is to help facilitate discussion or address anything that maybe a violation of the housing policy. The Residence Life Staff Member is not there to make decisions for the roommates involved.
Room Condition Forms:
Make sure to review your Room Condition Form (RCR) when you get to your room. You can find your RCR on your Housing Portal after you check in!
Walk through your room and any suite spaces to review the condition of all items in the room. If something is not documented properly, you may be charged at your check out.
You are responsible for obtaining your room key. Entering your assigned room and not requesting your room key from Residence Life Staff is a policy violation. Students are held responsible for their designated room key whether they picked it up or not upon check-out of the room.
Early Inspection of Rooms:
Each year, the Residence Life office receieves requests from students and family who would like to visit their rooms prior to Move In Weekend. We are unable to accommodate these requests as we are preparing our rooms for move in.
Room Changes:
Room changes happen! If you need to change rooms, please complete our room change request form. Residence Life will reach out to you if space becomes available that aligns with your request.
Packing For St. Olaf
Can’t remember what to pack? We’ve got you covered
Residence hall rooms are equipped with twin beds, mattresses, dressers, study desks and chairs, & a mini-refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit. Keep in mind that all college-owned furniture present in your room upon check-in must remain in the room throughout the entire year. There are also printers available in public computer labs, so you do not need to bring your own printer.
Traveling internationally?
For international students, please make sure you are keeping an eye on our international student portal as there are specific considerations for what to bring to campus.
Dont’ Forget to pack:
- Bed linens (mattresses are twin extra-long, 36”x80”)
- Pillow, Blankets/Bedspread/ Comforter
- Bathroom bucket or “shower caddy” (to transport things to and from the bathroom)
- Shower shoes/flip-flops
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Backpack
- Laptop or Chromebook (for access to assignments, Gmail, and Moodle — there is no required software to download ahead of time)
- Clothing appropriate for the changing seasons
- Plate, bowl, cup, silverware, etc. (for preparing snacks in your room.)
- Power strip (with surge protection)
- Desk or room lamp (no halogen lamps, only incandescent or fluorescent lamps are permitted; CFL light bulbs are recommended to conserve energy.)
- Alarm clock
- Laundry bag/basket and iron if necessary (ironing boards are available in laundry rooms)
- Laundry detergent (using a high-efficiency and/or cold water detergent saves money and energy)
- Reusable water bottle (consider buying stainless steel or glass for a sustainable plastic alternative.)
- Fan (it often gets hot in August)
- Personal health insurance information and documentation of high-value property (we suggest recording serial numbers of electronics or computers you may bring.)
- Photos/items from home, family, and friends