The Office of Student Housing at Morehead State University is thrilled to announce a return to a more traditional move in experience for Eagles in Fall 2021. On what is likely the most exciting day of a new student’s collegiate experience, our campus and community will welcome thousands of students to their home away from home and showcase the care and commitment that we collectively share to ensure our students’ success.
Prior to arrival, students will want to do several things in advance to help their move in experience go smoothly. Specifically:
Where do I go to start my move in process?
Move in processes begin for first year students in the overflow parking lot across US60 from the main campus. On your arrival into the lot, you will be directed to line up and subsequently begin your move in as space around the halls allow. Please view the move in video above for additional instructions and information about MSU move in. Please note, if you do not have an Eagle Card you will need to visit the Eagle Card Office on the ground floor of ADUC prior to arrival.
What if I cannot make it during my assigned move in time?
Students should make every effort to arrive during their scheduled move in time. If they are unable to arrive while their building is still moving in, they should plan on moving in on either August 14 or 15 with returners.
Do I need to bring a hand cart or dolly?
There will be volunteers present to assist students moving in and carrying their items to their room. However, if you have access to a handcart or dolly that will make your experience even smoother.
Can I bring helpers?
We are asking families moving in to limit the number of people that assist their student. One vehicle will be allowed to line up for move in process and ideally, one person and the student will be in it. If there are additional vehicles or people we will likely ask them to park and shuttle to the halls.
How long do I have to check in?
There is no set time, but we are asking one person to remain with the vehicle (not the student) and when all items are out, the vehicle is moved to satellite parking so that others may move in/check in. This process is one that is built upon all of us working together to limit the amount of time for all.
Where do we park after we check in?
Once all items are removed from the vehicle and the student is checking in, the vehicle needs to be moved to one of our satellite parking lots. You can follow signage to direct you to the satellite parking lots.
How do we get back from the satellite parking lots after we park?
There are MSU Shuttles running throughout the day to help people navigate the campus. During the move in process there will be significant disruptions and delays getting around campus with numerous road closures and detours. Utilizing the MSU Shuttle will allow you to get to the halls, satellite parking, ADUC, and most everywhere else you would need to go on move in day without worrying about parking, traffic, or routing.
Can I come the other day of first year student move in?
Unfortunately, not. If you are unable to make your building time on the schedule for first year student move in, then you will need to wait and arrive to campus on August 14 or 15.
If I arrive on August 14 or 15 instead of on my scheduled move in day for first year students, what is different?
Students that arrive over the weekend will have a much different experience. They will proceed directly to their residence hall and not have a dedicated process for their move in. There will be no volunteers to assist with their move in. Traffic and parking will be significantly more congested on the weekend. We cannot emphasize or recommend strongly enough that making plans to arrive during your scheduled first year student arrival time will set your year off to a great start!
What if I need to run off campus for food/items/groceries/etc after I’ve checked in?
Students that need to leave campus after their initial check in should plan on not returning to campus until after 3:30 p.m. Move in restrictions, traffic closures, and the overall move in plan will cease operations on or around that time and students can travel freely throughout the campus without significant disruption or delay.
Do I have to wear a mask during move in?
Through move in processes, individuals who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear a mask indoors. MSU supports the current recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for individuals who are unvaccinated to wear masks while indoors. All campus participants who are unvaccinated should wear a mask indoors. We hope that you are honest! When a student is in a personal residence hall room, or an employee in their office/suite, each person may choose their personal comfort levels to use a mask or not.