Residence Hall Move In

Residence halls open for fall semester at
8:00 am, Saturday, August 18, 2012

What to do this summer:

• Assemble things to bring for your room - see list What to Bring
• Get a computer ready - see ResNet for help
• Visit with your roommate (their email address is listed in your room assignment email and in Campus Connection)
• Attend Orientation
• Decide on optional services you may want (bed loft, bed linen, room carpet, phone line, refrigerator)
• Get familiar with Campus Connection
• If you bring a car, you need to buy a parking permit. Lots are assigned according to the residence hall where you live. Permits will be available for online purchase approximately June 30, 2012.

IMPORTANT DATES

• July 25 is the deadline for ordering a bed loft with the "deliver to room" option
• Beginning Aug. 1, sign-up for Early Arrival starts. Sign-up in Campus Connection>Self Service>Apply Online. If you need to be on campus before the residence halls open, early arrival is available Thursday, August 16 and Friday, August 17. The cost of early arrival is not included in your room and board semester rate. The nightly rate is $26.35 and includes brunch and dinner each day and will be charged to your UND account. If you have questions, call 701-777-8272. Check in for early arrival housing is located in Wilkerson Hall Service Center.

Arrival on Campus:

• When you arrive, go directly to the hall where you are assigned.
• Parking Map - will be available this summer to print
• Find the Stop, Drop and Go Unloading Zones in front of your hall – this is an easy way to unload your stuff at your hall. 
• Look for Hall Orientation Team (HOT) to help you unload and carry belongings to your room

Optional Services, but helpful

• Rent a bed loft – order deadline July 25 for "deliver to room" option
• Purchase bed linens - delivered to your home over summer
• Purchase carpet for you room - delivered to your room
• Rent a UND refrigerator - don't reserve ahead, pick up when you arrive
• Set up a phone line (optional through Telecommunications for a fee, since rooms don’t include an active line)
• Become a Facebook fan
• Give address to friends and family

Additional Move-in Information

Postal Mail & Mailing Address to Halls
There is daily mail pick-up and delivery at each service center (except Sundays and holidays). You and your roommate will share a mailbox and the box opens with your room key. The mailboxes are located at the service center located closest to your hall. The Post Office has requested all capital letters and no punctuation when addressing. Do not use the word “Room” use only the number/letter.  Your mailing address is also listed in your room assignment email. See example below:

JOE STUDENT
204B WEST HALL
GRAND FORKS ND 58202

Mailing Packages to Campus
If you are interested in mailing a package to yourself to arrive on campus for move-in, please mail it to the address below. You are responsible for picking up the package at the Wilkerson Mail Room when you arrive. Packages should arrive no earlier than August 1.

Your Name
Wilkerson Hall
3450 University Ave Stop 8386
Your Hall, Your Room #
Grand Forks, ND 58202

Dining Services
The fall semester meal plan begins with brunch on August 18, 2012, in Wilkerson Dining Center. Welcome Weekend special meals are served Saturday - Sunday. The schedule will be posted here once it is finalized. All dining centers begin regular dining hours for all meals on Monday, August 20 (extended dinner may not start on Monday).

Computer Support - ResNet
Before you leave home, please install all operating system updates (Windows, Mac). Ensure that anti-virus software is installed on your computer and that it is up-to-date. If these updates are completed prior to arriving on campus, you will be able to quickly connect to the network. Instructions for self-setup are located at ResNet. Check out ResNet for free computer support online and in person in Wilkerson Hall. Regular hours are Monday - Thursday 3-10 pm and Sundays 6-10 pm. Wireless and hardwired Internet access is available in student rooms and throughout each residence hall.

Land Line Phone Service
Student rooms do not include land line phone service. You may purchase local and long distance service from UND Telecommunications. Please call at 701-777-3217 or see the website. If you choose to purchase this service, you will need to bring a phone.

Washers and Dryers
Washers and dryers ($1.00 per load to wash and $.25 per load to dry) are located in each hall. Machines are coin-operated and all machines (except in Conference Center) also accept the U Card debit account – just swipe your U Card at the machine. There is no charge for laundry in Swanson Hall.

Parking Permits
Parking permits for residence hall students are sold based on where you live.   Please order your permit early to ensure that you get the permit type desired.

Please visit the Parking Service’s website for detailed instructions on how to purchase.  Online permit ordering should be available by June 30, 2012.

Room and Board Payment
Semester room and board payments are due with tuition and fees on the first day of class, Monday August 20. Paying online via Campus Connection using E-check is the fastest and most reliable method of payment at UND. Contact Student Account Services at (701) 777-3911 if you have questions. 

Student ID Card - U Card
If you don’t have your UND ID card (called the U Card) visit the U Card Office located in the Memorial Union, lower level, Room 3, to have your photo taken and a card issued. Bring a government issued photo ID (driver’s license or passport) with you. Your card also serves as a debit account (U Cash) at a variety of outlets on campus, when you deposit a minimum of $25. You can deposit funds in a variety of ways.