Move-In

Special assignment groups: Residential students who are members of the Corps of Cadets, Oak Lane Community, Residential Well-being Student Leaders, varsity athletic teams, Living-Learning Programs (LLPs), AdvantageVT, or GEO exchange students 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. If program space is not filled, the remaining space will be 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 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:

• In Slusher Wing, due to the room configuration with built‐in cabinetry, only one bed may be placed in the high/lofted configuration. This exclusion applies to rooms 201 through 231, 301 through 331, and 401 through 431. In the remainder of Slusher Wing and in Slusher Tower, both beds may be placed in the high/lofted configuration.
• Bed configurations in the Corps of Cadets residential areas must follow the directions of the Corps regulations and staff.

Room changes: More information about room changes can be found here.

Landline telephone: 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. Live-in staff still have access to conventional telephone service.

Cable service: No. Cable television service is not provided in residence halls. See the NI&S website for more information.

Accessing your room: Remember, you'll need your PIN 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, and the door will unlock!

Accessing your housing assignment: To access your housing assignment:

• Visit the StarRez Portal and log in using your VT Username and password and 2-factor identification.
• Select “Housing and Dining Contracts”
• Select “Application Summary" tab.
• You will see your housing assignment, and roommate information.

Housing and dining rates: Housing and dining rates 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. Residents may purchase an Ethernet switch to provide more wired network connections.

Will all my devices work with the network? ease view the instructions located on the 4Help website to connect devices to the eduroam network. This page covers instructions for devices running Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS, and Linux systems.

Users can connect Smart TVs, game consoles, and other devices that cannot connect to eduroam to the VT Open WiFi network.

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 connecting to the network, visit this page on the Network Infrastructure & Services website.

Mail and packages:

• Package Notification and Pickup Locations: Once your mail and packages arrive and are processed, you will receive an email from Mail Services with pickup instructions and the location for each item. Package pickup locations include the Owens Mailroom and student package lockers located across campus. During move-in, the Graduate Life Center (GLC) Mailroom will also be temporarily open to help manage the high volume of deliveries.
• Avoid Delays by Using the Campus Resident Portal: To prevent issues, always enter your tracking number into the Campus Resident Portal as soon as it becomes available. It is also important to ensure your shipping address is complete and accurate when placing orders. Students should refer to their specific residence hall’s mailing format to correctly address packages.
• Claiming Packages with Incomplete Address Information: Packages that arrive with incomplete or incorrect address information are placed in a “Mystery” area. To claim one of these packages, you must submit your tracking number through the Campus Resident Portal. Items in the Mystery area are held for seven days. If not claimed within that time, they are re-sorted and returned to the sender. If your package is returned, you will need to follow up directly with the original carrier or vendor. Their processing and return timelines may take several weeks.
• ID Requirements and Support for Large Items: You are required to present your Hokie Passport ID card to claim packages. Two-wheel dollies are available for larger items. Please bring a second ID to borrow one.
• Shipping Packages Before Move-In: If you are mailing packages to yourself before move-in, please plan for them to arrive no earlier than the week of August 12 to help manage the increased volume during that time.
• More Information and Assistance: For more information and to access the Campus Resident Portal, visit our website at mailservices.vt.edu/student-mail.html. For assistance, contact studentpackage@vt.edu and include your tracking number in the message.

What to pack: Set yourself up for success by bringing what you need to start the year off right! 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 for individualized instructions.

Make sure your parking permit is clearly displayed on your dashboard. Do not fold the permit or obscure the information in any way. This will help make sure you avoid parking tickets.

At the end of your timeslot, if you absolutely have to stay on campus, you must move your vehicle to the Long-Term Parking locations indicated on your parking permit.

Please note that you are not permitted to park in service or handicapped parking spaces, on grassy areas, or on the sidewalks.

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 around your residence hall.
• Ask questions! Staff members will be available throughout campus.