What to Bring (and Not to Bring) to College

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August 13, Family Fun Fest

August 19, Fall Orientation

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Move-in Day

The typical first-year student move-in day begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 19. Everyone moving in on that day will go directly to their assigned residence hall to pick up their keys and check in for Fall Orientation. When you arrive to campus, you'll see staff and signs directing you to buildings, so just follow their lead. If you live in Bica-Ross, Shields or Hoiles-Peterson halls, you will actually report to the Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC) to pick up your key. There will also be members of some student organizations there to help you unload, so take advantage of them!

For those of you who need to move in early (see the list of approved early move ins below), you will pick up your key from your coach, director, or the HPCC Information Desk between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day you are able to move onto campus. If you have questions about that, please contact your coach, director, or the Office of Residence Life at (330) 823-7288.

· August 10: Marching Band Leaders

· August 11: Marching Band Drummers, Flags and Baton Members

· August 12: Full Marching Band Members

· August 13-14: Football

· August 15: Women's Soccer

· August 15-16: New international students

· A ugust 16: Men's Soccer

· August 17: Cross Country

· August 17: Volleyball

What to Bring (and not to Bring) to College

Packing up for college may seem like an intimidating task, but you don't want to wait until the last minute and spend your last few summer days indoors! One helpful tip is to pack for the seasons. Only bring what you will need for autumn to start you off! Here are a few ideas of what to (and not to) bring to Mount Union.

Necessities	Optional Items	Leave at home
Bed linens (twin size)	Refrigerator	Candles
Towels and wash cloths	TV and DVD player	Firearms
Alarm clock	Microwave	Hot plates
Sandals or slippers (for the bathroom and showers)	Computer	Pets (other than fish)
Personal items (soap, mirror, toiletries, etc.)	Printer	Toaster ovens/toasters
Hangers	Fan	Space heaters
School supplies (notebooks, pens, planner, etc.)	Bicycle	Air conditioner

View a complete list on the Mount Union website.

Textbooks

As the school year is quickly approaching, it's time to start purchasing all of your necessary class materials - including textbooks. Follow these stress-free step-by-step instructions and cross "purchasing textbooks" off of that college to-do list! Make sure your class schedule is nearby.

Visit The University Store website.
Click on the "Textbooks: Buy or Rent" link at the top.
Click on "Begin Price Comparison".
Refer to your class schedule and select the correct term name, department, course and section for each of your classes.
Once all of your classes are listed in the Course List, click on the green "Compare Prices on These Course Materials" button.
Browse through the lists to compare the University Store prices vs. prices on the web!
Click "Add to Cart" next to the textbook you would like.
Click "Checkout" to review your selected textbooks.
Follow the checkout procedure.
Make sure to select whether you would like to pick up your textbooks at the University Store or have them mailed to your home address!

Parking and Security

Are you planning to have a car on campus? Check out all the information about parking and vehicles on campus, and be sure to fill out the online form to register your car. There is no fee to register your car at Mount Union, but be sure to get familiar with the parking regulations so you don't get a ticket!

It is encouraged that all students put the Campus Safety and Security number (330-428-1344) in their phones. You can quickly check this off your list before Fall Orientation!

College Credit Plus Transcript Request
If you are intending to bring in credit from a college credit plus program you will need to order an official transcript from the college or university that awarded the credit. The transcript must be sent to the Office of Admission.

Website Just For You
As an incoming new student at the University of Mount Union, you can visit this one-stop website specifically designed to meet your needs. With first-year FAQs about many of our campus services and a handy checklist of next steps to take on your journey to Mount Union, your questions can be answered by visiting this website or emailing [email protected].

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