Move-In Fall 2021
MOVE-IN FALL 2021
Fall move-in will take place from August 14-22! Download the move-in map here, or check out the interactive campus move-in map here!
TIMESLOTS
Timeslots will last 1.5 hours and are staggered to minimize traffic throughout campus. If you want to remain on campus after the end of your timeslot, please move your vehicle to one of our long-term parking lots.
GUESTS
Each student can invite two additional people to assist them in the move-in process. These two individuals should be limited to people required to assist with moving items into the residence hall.
HOKIE PASSPORT DISTRIBUTION
Hokie Passports will be mailed to you by Hokie Passport Services throughout the summer. Be sure to bring your Hokie Passport on move-in day!
HOKIE HELPERS
We will have Hokie Helpers available to greet you, give access to moving carts and/or dollies, and answer your questions! Learn more about Hokie Helpers here.
PPE
Face coverings are required for you and your guests while indoors during the move-in process. You and your guests may remain unmasked when you are outdoors. Private spaces within residence halls (i.e. your room) are otherwise exempt from masking requirements. Masking guidelines will be posted for lounges and other group spaces within residence halls. Housing and Residence Life will have masks available for those who require them.
TESTING
Due to the university’s vaccine requirement, only individuals who receive a religious or medical exemption or reside in an area where vaccines are not readily available will be required to participate in prevalence testing. These individuals will be required to obtain a COVID-19 test within 24 hours of arrival and, subsequently, on a weekly basis. All prevalence testing will be conducted at designated testing locations.
CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS
Please be aware of the latest construction impacts! Learn more here.
FIND YOUR MOVE-IN MAP
Which residence hall will you be moving into? The following links will give you step-by-step instructions for moving into your residence hall!
You can also view the full 2021 campus move-in map and the interactive campus move-in map. We also encourage you to check the campus closures map for the latest information. Not sure which residence hall room you're assigned to? Visit the FAQs towards the bottom of this page for instructions on how to check your room assignment.
PACK FOR YOUR MOVE
Set yourself up for success by bringing what you need to start the year off right! Watch our What to Bring to Campus video below, or download our packing list.
Y-TOSS
The annual Y-Toss sale at Virginia Tech will be held August 16-19 from 9am to 5pm! Each fall, the YMCA sells used hutches, box fans, storage solutions, microwaves, refrigerators, and more. This is a convenient, inexpensive, and sustainable option for acquiring items you need this fall! Browse and reserve your items on the Y-Toss website, then pick them up from Cassell Coliseum when you arrive to campus. Visit this page for more details about this program.
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT GROUPS
Students who are members of the Corps of Cadets, Oak Lane Community, Resident Advisor staff, athletic teams, or Living-Learning Programs (LLPs) may be reassigned according to the needs of those programs.
NON-PROGRAM RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE PARTICIPANTS
A number of students are assigned to West Ambler Johnston, East Ambler Johnston, and O'Shaughnessy Hall who are not part of the Residential College program. The program space was not filled so the remaining space was allocated to other students. You will be able to participate in the various activities and programs happening in that community as you wish.
LOFTING BEDS
All resident rooms, with the exception of single-occupancy rooms in the Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown, have university-provided, loftable furniture. Students will use a "loft kit" to raise their bed to the higher setting. Most rooms already have 2 loft kits in the room.
If an additional loft kit is needed, students should submit a work order to have the kit delivered. Loft kits are limited so turn in your request promptly.
Please Note:
- Slusher Wing and Tower have one bed lofted and one bed unlofted; the second bed cannot be lofted.
- Bed configurations in the Corps of Cadets residential areas must follow the directions of the Corps regulations and staff.
RESIDENCE HALL FEDERATION VENDORS
Yes! Consider renting from one of our RHF vendors! You can learn more about what we offer here.
ROOM CHANGES
More information about room changes can be found here.
LANDLINE TELEPHONES
No, residence hall rooms do not have landline telephones installed. With the ubiquity of cell phones, most students no longer expect traditional telephone service to be provided as part of their bundled amenity package.
However, emergency phones are installed on each residence hall floor! These phones are blue boxes located either close to an elevator or at a centralized location on each floor of the building and connect directly to the Virginia Tech Police Department. They operate by a simple, push-button interface and are similar to the emergency blue-light phones located around the campus. Resident Advisors (RA) and live-in staff will still have access to conventional telephone service.
CABLE SERVICE
No. Cable television service is no longer provided in residence halls. See the NI&S website for more information.
MOVE-IN TIPS
- A handcart or dolly can be nice to bring.
- Prepare yourself for a lot of walking and climbing stairs. Many 3- to 4-floor residence halls do not have elevators. Be prepared for summer weather!
- Plan to send home or dispose of packing boxes, crates, or other moving supplies. Storage for such items is minimal. We do provide several cardboard recycling stations near the dumpsters marked on the move-in map.
- Ask questions! Staff members will be available throughout campus.
ACCESSING YOUR ROOM
Remember, you'll need your PIN number to open the door. First, tap/wave your card in front of the keypad (the top of the pad tends to be most effective). It will blink red-green red-green. Then, enter your PIN number, and the door will unlock!
ACCESSING YOUR HOUSING ASSIGNMENT
To access your housing assignment:
HOUSING AND DINING RATES
Housing and dining rates for 2021-2022 are published on our rates page. We reserve the right to update/fix any incorrect billing for the semester.
INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
Standard rooms will have a single, wired Ethernet connection. If you are planning on connecting more than one wired device in the room, please consider an Ethernet hub as specified on the the residential network upgrade site.
Will all my devices work with the network? The university’s Wi-Fi network uses a type of security called WPA2 Enterprise. Check to see if your SmartTV, game console, etc. is compatible with WPA2 Enterprise. This is required to connect to the wireless network.
SmartTVs or game consoles that don’t support WPA2 Enterprise can still reach the Internet if they have a built-in Ethernet plug or you have an Ethernet adapter to connect to the wired Ethernet connection in your room. An Ethernet switch will allow you to plug multiple devices into the Ethernet connection in your room.
Can I wirelessly connect my printer? Your printer’s wireless connection is likely to cause interference with your and others’ use of residence hall Wi-Fi services. It’s best to use a USB cable to connect your printer.
Can I connect my own wireless router? No. Students are not permitted to connect personal wireless routers to the Virginia Tech network in buildings with Virginia Tech wireless service.
For additional information about registering your device using the MAC address to get your devices such as gaming consoles and other devices that cannot use the eduroam service (your phones, iPads, tablets & laptops should use the eduroam wireless network SSID for connectivity as a student) on the wireless network please visit the Network Infrastructure and Services / Communication Network Services website.
MAIL AND PACKAGES
Mail and packages will be available for pickup at locker locations, Owens Hall, and the GLC during move in. You will receive an email with more specifics. You will need your Hokie Passport to pick up your mail. If you need to borrow a dolly to move large packages, you will need a Government ID. Learn more at the Residential Mail website. For package-specific questions, visit the Package PickUPP site.
If you decide to mail packages to yourself before move in, please time them to arrive no sooner than the week of August 9.
WHAT TO PACK
Set yourself up for success by bringing what you need to start the year off right! Watch our What to Bring to Campus video, or download our packing list!
MOVE-IN DAY PARKING
Where you park depends on which residence hall you are moving into. Either consult the move-in map, or click on the link to your residence hall further up on this website for individualized instructions.
At the end of your timeslot, if you absolutely have to stay on campus, you must move your vehicle to one of the Long-Term Parking locations indicated on the move-in map.
Please note that you are not permitted to park in service or handicapped parking spaces, on grassy areas, or on the sidewalks.