Winter 2022 Move-In
If you are a returning student, you will regain access to your residence hall starting at noon on January 9. You will be able to return to your room and will have access to Residence Hall accommodations. Please note that on campus dining has limited hours until campus reopens.
Please read the below information if you are new to living on campus!
Residence Halls
Move-in Process for students residing in Maple Hall, Weaver Towers, Elm Hall, Spruce Hall, and Traditional Halls
Please note: If you would like assistance moving in the designated move in time is 10am-12pm on January 9, 2021.
Not sure how to find your time slot?
- The LAST letter/number in your room assignment will let you know what time slot you will be moving in at.
- If there is an A OR a 1 at the end of your room assignment, you will be moving in between 8:00 am-11:00 am on your move-in day
- Examples would include:
- ELM 514A Double
- MPL 253B-1 Double
- SPU 277-1 Double
- BR 213A Double
- WT 32E-B-1 Double
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- If there is a B or a 2 at the end of your room assignment, you will be moving in at 11:00 am-2:00 pm on your move-in day
- Examples would include:
- ELM 514 B Double
- MPL 253B-2 Double
- SPU 277-2 Double
- BR 213B Double
- WT 32E-B-2 Double
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- If you are in a SINGLE ROOM or a Triple room with a 3 or C at the end of your room assignment, you will be moving in between 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on your move-in day
- Examples would include:
- SPU 228-3
- ELM 307C
- SPU 321-1 Single
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Directions to your Residence Hall
You will pick up your keys at your residence hall on your move-in day. Please check-in at your hall, get your keys, some paperwork that will need to be completed then you will make your way to your room.
Traditional Halls
From 6th Ave, turn onto 19th Street after exiting the highway. At the roundabout, turn left onto Elm Street (3rd exit from roundabout). Turn right into the Y Parking Lot, past the rec center, and student center and follow signage to unload before moving vehicle to Lot Q for long term parking.
Weaver Towers
From 6th Ave, turn onto 19th Street after exiting the highway.. At the roundabout, turn left onto Elm Street (3rd exit from roundabout). Turn right onto 18th Street and into the Parking lot to your right. From there you can unload your vehicle before taking it to CT, I or J lots for long term parking.
Elm Hall
From 6th Ave, turn onto 19th Street after exiting the highway. At the roundabout, turn left onto Elm Street (3rd exit from roundabout). Turn right onto 18th Street and into the Parking lot to your right. From there you can unload your vehicle before taking it to CT, I or J lots for long term parking.
Maple Hall
From 6th Ave, turn onto 19th Street after exiting the highway. Turning from the round-about at 19th and Elm, you will turn into campus. Continue straight on Elm and turn right onto 17th Street and follow signage. 17th Street is made into a One-Way during the move-in process. On 17th Street you can pull to the right side of the road, where your car will be unloaded. The right lane is for unloading, middle lane for headed through traffic, and the left lane is a fire lane. After unloading is finished, continue on 17th Street in the middle lane and turn right onto Illinois Street. You will then take a left turn onto 18th Street and park in CT, I, or J lots for long term parking.
Spruce Hall
From 6th Ave, turn onto 19th Street after exiting the highway. Continue straight through the roundabout and continue on 19th until you take a left turn onto Washington Ave. Continue to 17th street and enter the commuter parking staging area, if there are no cars waiting in line, proceed to the 18th street exit and proceed west towards Spruce hall. Follow signage to the unloading zone and when finished, the exit onto 19th street is a RIGHT TURN ONLY. Proceed to the roundabout to long term parking in commuter parking.
Move-In Map
Before you get to Mines:
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CHECK YOUR MINES EMAIL!
- You will be getting important emails from your community director, RA, and Residence Life, in addition to several other departments on campus.
- Label everything (bags/boxes/large items/etc.) with your Name, Building Name, and Room Number clearly written in large, black marker. For example, Mines Student, Morgan Hall 313
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- This is really important to help us get your items to your room!
- It is recommended that you also add a phone number in case anything gets misplaced!
- Make sure the people accompanying you on Move-In day know your building and room number so they can find you!
- Each student is allowed to have 2 personal helpers to assist in move-in. Coordinate with your roommate and helpers as only 2 helpers will be allowed in the room at a time! All roommates will be allowed to remain in the room, once moved in. Please ensure you are abiding by the most recent Mines COVID Protocol, as it does change often.
Once you get to Mines:
You will check in at your Residence Hall.
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- Go directly to your hall and park briefly in an unloading zone
- The Mines student will head towards the check-in area to pick up the keys and other important items
- Students and volunteers will meet at the car to pack all the items to the new room. (We will provide blue wheelie bins to help move)
- Make sure all items are labeled with the student’s name, room and building number, and a contact phone number.
- Make sure the guests helping you move know your room number
- When the vehicle is empty, move the car to the long-term parking areas and the guests can meet the student in the room
- Look for Volunteers wearing Mines Move-in Shirts for any assistance
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For COVID-19, please bring at least three re-useable masks and personal cleaning supplies.
Mines Park Apartments & 1750 Jackson
Move-in process for new residents in Mines Park Apartments and 1750 Jackson
CHECK YOUR MINES EMAIL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MOVE-IN. LETTERS REGARDING MOVE-IN WERE SENT BY THE RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATORS!
Mines Park and 1750 Jackson will be able to move in starting Saturday, August 1, 2021.
- Move-in is not required on August 1- check the letter from your RLC for specific details.
- Please contact housing@mines.edu with any additional questions regarding moving in.