Residence Life

Moving In

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Are You Up To Date?

All students attending Central must complete and submit the mandated University Health Services Form. This includes state required vaccinations.

Deadline: July 15 for Fall semester December 15 for Spring semester. Compliance is required for housing and to remain in good standing.

Access the Medicat Portal

Moving In

To ensure a smooth transition to your new home away from home at Central, the Office of Residence Life has collaborated with current students and staff to develop a list of suggested items for new students to bring and those you might consider leaving behind. Each student's room comes equipped with a dresser, desk, single bed, and closet. All furniture provided upon check-in must remain within your room.

Move-In Parking Instructions

  1. Complete the Parking Permit Card

    Before arriving on campus, students must complete the designated parking permit card. 

  2. Print and Display the Parking Permit Card

    Please print the parking permit card, fill it out and bring it with you. When you arrive on campus, place the card on the front driver-side windshield while your vehicle is parked for unloading.

  3. Move Vehicle Within 15 Minutes

    After unloading, return to your vehicle within 15 minutes and relocate it to your assigned long-term parking lot or garage.

  4. Review the Campus Map

    Refer to the Campus Map with Unloading Info for details on designated unloading areas and parking locations.

Students moving in with large boxes
Student moving on to campus

What to Bring/What Not to Bring

  • What To Bring

    • Bedding

      • 2-3 Pillows
      • Sheets (Twin XL)
      • Comforter
      • Blanket
      • Mattress Pad/Cover

    • Clothing & Essentials

      • Clothing and shoes (seasonal)
      • Robe and shower shoes
      • Coat/outerwear
      • Hangers
      • Closet organizer
      • Backpack
      • Umbrella

    • Personal Care

      • Toiletries
      • Hand soap
      • First aid Kit
      • Shower Caddy
      • Bath mat
      • Towels
      • Cleaning Supplies
      • Paper Towels
      • Tissues
      • Toilet paper is provided

    • Furnishings

      • Room Décor
      • Area Rug
      • Posters, photos,
      • Mirror
      • Trash Can
      • Air Freshener
      • Fan*
      • Collapsible Furniture**

      *We strongly encourage students to bring fans if they are living in a residence hall without air conditioning. Temperatures can creep up during the first few weeks of the semester during the day, though evening and nighttime temperatures offer a chance for the building to cool off. Respite areas are spaces where students can take a break during the warmer daytime hours; respite areas available to residential students include any other residence hall with air conditioning, Memorial Hall, the Student Center, and Elihu Burritt Library.

      **Acceptable Furniture Items: Students are permitted to bring the following items:

      • Butterfly, papasan, or tailgate chairs that can be folded
      • New wooden, metal, or plastic shelves no taller than 48”
      • Plastic storage bins

    • Desk Supplies

      • Desk Lamp
      • Desk Organizer
      • Notebooks
      • Pens/pencils/highlighters
      • Paperclips, sticky notes
      • Calculator
      • Calendar
      • Any specific supplies you need for your best study habits

    • Electronics

      • Computer
      • Alarm clock
      • Phone and charger
      • Surge Protector (must have on/off switch)
      • TV Stand & Coaxial Cable (1 TV per bedroom)

    • Appliances and Cookware

      • Microwave and refrigerators*
      • Cookware
      • Cups/Bowls, Plates
      • Utensils
      • Reusable Water Bottle
      • Dish Soap & Sponge
      • Food Storage Containers

      * Microwave & Refrigerator Information:

      • For a Standard Hall: 1 refrigerator (maximum 3.2 cubic feet, Energy Star
        rated) and 1 microwave (not to exceed 700w) are allowed per room.
      • For a Suite: 1 refrigerator (maximum 3.2 cubic feet, Energy Star rated) are allowed per bedroom plus one extra in the common area. 1 microwave (not to exceed 700w) is allowed per suite.
      • Note; If using microfridge combination units, they must be one-plug technology.

    • Laundry Essentials

      • Laundry basket/bag
      • Detergent (our machines are HE)
      • Dryer Sheets
      • Stain Remover
      • Lint Roller

    • Fun Stuff

      • Video game systems
      • Board games
      • Cards
      • Hobby or craft supplies
      • Books

  • What Not To Bring

  • Renters Insurance- Please Note the Following

    Central Connecticut State University does not assume financial responsibility for damages or theft of students' personal property. The Department of Residence Life highly recommends that each student consider purchasing renters' insurance. Renters insurance is not mandatory and may be purchased from any source.

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