Home > Housing > Guides > Move-In Guide The guide is for first-time residents moving to campus who will live in the residence halls beginning August 2016. Before moving on campus, please read the A to Z Guide to Residence Hall & Furnished Apartment Living. Home > Housing > Guides > Move-In Guide > Opening Day The residence halls will open for fall semester Wednesday, August 17 at 8 a.m. Check-in before 11:30 p.m. is strongly encouraged. New students with a housing assignment are to report directly to their assigned residence hall. Short term parking for unloading vehicles will be available in the fire lanes. Parking Zone CH in the lots around the residence halls will be unrestricted through Sunday, August 21. New students without an assignment must come to the assignment office during business hours at 801 North Jordan Ave. Home > Housing > Guides > Move-In Guide > Early Arrival Residents needing to move in before opening day may register online to arrive early.

Students participating in International Student Orientation may arrive as early as Wednesday, August 3 at a cost of $16 per day (August 3–13). Students employed by RPS, or those taking part in an IU program such as marching band, athletics, IU Beginnings, or International Student Orientation will receive instructions from the department or program. All other residents may begin arriving on Sunday, August 14. A cost of $36 per day (August 14–16) per day will be assessed. Chocolate Lab Puppies For Adoption In Los AngelesThese early arrival charges will be billed to the student's bursar account. Homemade Hot Tubs UkCheck-in is from 8 a.m. to midnight daily. Air Hockey Approved Table Top Cleaner Polish

Arriving before 11:30 p.m. is strongly encouraged. Food service will begin on Sunday, August 14 and I-BUCKS will be accepted. Online registration to arrive early for the fall semester will open Monday, July 18 and close Friday, August 12. Sign Up for Early Arrival. Home > Housing > Guides > Move-In Guide > Packing List My IU Packing List To protect the health and safety of everyone, we cannot permit some items in the buildings. These lists of necessary, optional and prohibited items will help you determine what you need to leave at home. Please note that all electrical appliances must be: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed. Equipped with thermostatic controls, when appropriate. Rated at 700 watts (6 amps), or less. More information about university safety policies and Indiana Codes is available from the Office of Insurance. Loss Control & Claims. Bathrobe, shower shoes, towels, and washcloths Command hooks, tacky putty, or painter's tape (for hanging decorations) Detergent

Extra-long twin bed linens, mattress cover, blankets, and pillows Laundry basket or bag Mug, cups, dishes, and cutlery Personal toiletry items and a small, plastic bucket for carrying the items Surge protectors and extension cords (LCDI technology is strongly recommended) Bed risers (cannot be used with bunk or loft beds) Coffee maker (i.e., Hamilton Beach, Keurig, Mr. Coffee) Multi-purpose furniture (i.e., storage cubes, futon) Refrigerator (three cubic feet or less) Snack food and beverages Air conditioners and windowless air conditioners (unless approved by RPS for medical needs) Alcohol and alcohol containers of any kind Antennas and satellite dishes Electric open-coil heaters or any appliances with exposed burners Firearms (including BB guns, Paintball guns, and pellet guns; slingshots and other weapons) Full-size refrigerators and freezers Indoor grills (including George Foreman and Cuisinart Griddlers)—charcoal, electric, and propane

Halogen lights and lamps Immersion coils for heating water Incense and incense burners Portable washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers Smoking devices (e.g., hookahs, pipes, electronic cigarettes) Stoves and camping stoves Sun lamps and tanning beds Home > Housing > Guides > Move-In Guide > Setting Up Your Room Setting Up Your Room Residence hall rooms come with: Single bed and mattress (one per student). Desk and chair (one per student). Ethernet connection and Wi-Fi at most locations. Campus cable TV connection. Before making purchases for the room, watch our video for ideas and decorating tips from other residents. Before doing anything to a room, please read this section of the A to Z Guide about modifications: Room dimensions determine the bed arrangement options available in any given room. Information for specific rooms will be available at My Housing. Some rooms do not accommodate all the bed arrangements available at a residence hall.

We are looking forward to you joining us in our residential communities!To prepare for moving into the residence halls and apartments please take a look at our Guide to Moving In to the Residence Halls.For more info on Orientation please visit the Orientation Website or email orientation@chapman.edu. View the check-in schedule for first year move-in day and transfer student move-in day here. Fall 2016 Move In Day - Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 New students living on campus will receive their housing assignment in their Chapman email account. Please review a and plan to check in at your residence hall at the time designated. Each resident may bring only one vehicle to check-in day and you will only be able to park in the residence hall lots for one hour (alternate parking is available for free throughout campus for the remainder of the day's Orientation events.) Rental trucks or trailers will not be allowed.  Due to the limited number of carts available, we recommend that you bring your own cart/dolly.

NOTE FOR ALL STUDENTS: If you arrive to check-in after normal business hours, please contact  who will call a Resident Advisor to help you. Fall 2016 Move In Day - Thursday, August 25th, 2016 Transfer students living on campus for Fall 2016 will receive their housing assignment via their Chapman email account. Please review a campus map and plan to check in at your residence hall or apartment at the time designated. Rental trucks or trailers will not be allowed. NOTE FOR ALL STUDENTS: If you arrive to check-in after normal business hours, please contact  who will call a Resident Advisor or staff member to help you. Continuing Chapman students should plan on moving into their housing assignment during specified hours in their housing assignment notification email. Even in the most ideal living situations, on campus living can still make for a crowded situation. Think about what you will really need, and don't bring anything else!  It is also recommended that you communicate with your roommate(s) to prevent duplicate items from taking up unnecessary space in the room.

Linens: twin extra-long bedding (some beds will not need extra long bedding, but it will fit all bed sizes offered in the residence halls), towels, pillows Cleaning supplies for bedrooms and bathrooms Bath/Shower Mat for bathrooms Laundry supplies (please no powdered laundry soap; our machines operate on a card system, so no need for quarters!) Electronics: television, computer, ihome Surge protectors/power strips (extension cords and multi-plugs are prohibited) Sticky Tac for hanging things on the wall Miscellaneous: microfridge, reusable adhesive putty for hanging posters on the walls, alarm clock, first aid kit Halogen lamps, decorative/holiday lights Any appliances except hotpots, coffee pots, blenders, and mini-refrigerators up to 4.0 cubic feet (NO MICROWAVES unless part of a combination microwave/refrigerator unit) Candles, incense, extension cords, or multi-plugs Tape, pushpins, or nails for walls Pets/animals other than fish (maximum of 10-gallon tank size)