Arrival and Move-In Details
We can’t wait to welcome you to your new home at Centennial Hall! No matter your room type, we’re here to help ensure your smooth arrival and move-in to ESF’s residence hall.
Triples Move-In | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21
Doubles Move-In | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22
Check-in starts and ends promptly at the times noted above. Families can pull up alongside Centennial Hall while students go inside to check in and get your room keys.
Our Orientation Leaders will be onsite to give you a Mighty Oak welcome and offer move-in help.
What to Bring
Bed Area
✓ Pillows
✓ Blankets/throws
✓ XL comforter
✓ Floor pillows/backrest
✓ Mattress topper
✓ Slippers/house shoes
✓ XL twin sheets.
Desk Area
✓ Backpack
✓ Calculator
✓ Office supplies
✓ Cell phone/computer and charger(s)
✓ Desk lamp and light bulbs (no halogen)
✓ Flashlight
✓ UL-listed grounded power strip with built-in fuse or circuit breaker.
Personal Items
✓ Government-issued ID and money/card
✓ Proof of vaccination/boosters
✓ Laundry detergent
✓ Laundry basket
✓ Laundry drying rack
✓ Personal hygiene items
✓ Medication
✓ Shower caddy/bucket
✓ Shower shoes/sandals
✓ Towels/washcloths
✓ Hair dryer
✓ Small fan
✓ Reusable food containers and utensils
Additional Clothing Items
✓ Face masks
✓ Heavy winter coat
✓ Boots (rain/snow)
✓ Gloves, hat, earmuffs
✓ Umbrella
Other Items
✓ Fan
✓ Closet hangers
✓ Coaxial cable for TV connection
✓ Plastic storage towers with drawers
✓ Snacks and drinks
✓ First aid kit
Do Not Bring These Items
✗ Appliances, including air conditioners (only refrigerators less than five cubic feet
and microwaves less than 1,000 watts are permitted)
✗ Cooking appliances: air fryers, ovens, hotplates, toasters, toaster ovens, crockpots,
grills (including “George Foreman-type” grills) and other similar devices
✗ Nails, command strips, duct tape, or other hangers that will cause damage
✗ Flushable wipes
✗ Minifridge/microwave (we provide these for you!)
✗ Space heaters
✗ Candles, incense, etc.
✗ Wall-mounted TVs (only free-standing TVs are permitted)
✗ Firearms, weapons and fireworks
✗ ALL general-purpose extension cords (even UL-approved; only UL-listed grounded power
strips with built-in fuse circuit breaker are permitted)
✗ Halogen lamps and multi-head floor lamps
✗ Large pieces of furniture
✗ Pets
✗ Expensive or irreplaceable collectibles or jewelry