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 Your guide to a safe and easy move-in experience!
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CERTIFY YOUR HEALTH                                                                                      WHAT TO EXPECT
                                                                      We work really hard to make sure the Move-In Experience is as easy
                                                                      and painless as possible for you and your family. Here are the steps
  EACH PERSON COMING TO CAMPUS MUST BE:                               to take and what you can expect when you arrive on August 15th or
  To promote social distance, please limit to 2 guests per student.   16th.
  ☐ Fever free - temperature below 99
  ☐ Symptom Free                                                      • Arrive at your designated reporting location based on your
         • No cough                                                     scheduled move-in date and time. Students participating in a Duck
                                                                       Camp move-in will recieve instructions via email.
         • No runny nose
         • No sore throat                                             •   Once you have made it to the unloading zone directly in front
         • No loss of taste/smell                                         of your residence hall, you will receive a welcome packet.
         • No difficulty breathing
                                                                      •   Ensure a driver remains with your vehicle until it is parked
  ☐ No contact or exposure to someone with a confirmed case
                                                                          after the unloading process.
  within the last 14 days.
                                                                      •   Volunteers will unload the vehicle and carry items to your room.
   If unable to certify your health, please contact Residence Life
   Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. -5 p.m. at 254-968-          •   Your vehicle(s) will need to be moved immediately to a
   9083 or housing@tarleton.edu to make alternative check-in              designated parking area.
   arrangements.
                                                                      •   Someone should remain with your belongings until all items are
                                                                          secure in your room.
                                                                      Please
                                                                       				  also consider...
                                                                      Moving in more than 2,000 students is quite a feat. Here are a few
                                                                      things to prepare for before arriving on campus.

                                                                      • Bring along snacks and beverages (just in case there is a wait).

                                                                      • Bring plenty of water (keep in mind the Texas heat).

                                                                      • Take a bathroom break just before arriving.

                                                                      • Bring a face covering

                                                                      • Bring dollies and moving supplies

                                                                      • Bring disinfecting supplies
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WHAT’S IN YOUR ROOM
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     Trying to figure out what to pack before moving into your
     residence hall can seem a little overwhelming. Luckily,
     Tarleton has already provided a few things in your room,
     meaning you DO NOT have to bring the following:

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     1       MICROFRIDGE |One (1) per room. This appliance                   5 WINDOW BLINDS OR SHADES |All windows will have basic
             combines a mini-fridge with a microwave. Please do not              window coverings. You may want to bring your own
             bring additional units as they are not allowed.                     curtain(s) for decoration or additional lighting control.
                                                                                 Please note window coverings should be hung using a
     2       TWIN BED AND EXTRA LONG MATTRESS | One (1) per                      tension rod, CommandTM hooks or other means that will
             resident. All beds are height adjustable. Mattresses are            not damage the walls.
             80” long, 36” wide and 6” deep. You will want to bring
             Twin XL sheets. Please note that Integrity, Honors Apart-
             ments and Honors Suites, Traditions North and South are
                                                                             6 CLOSET OR WARDROBE* | One (1) per resident. Please
             equipped with full sized mattresses.                                note that in Hunewell and Hunewell Annex, the closets are
                                                                                 part of built-in casework.
     3       DESK AND CHAIR |One (1) desk and one (1) chair per resident.
                                                                             7 NIGHTSTAND* | One (1) per resident.
     4       3 DRAWER DRESSER | One (1) per resident. Exception in                                     *Item not pictured.
             Hunewell Hall, where dresser drawers are built into the wall.

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SHOPPING LIST
                                                                          HEALTH & SAFETY
                                                                          ☐ Face Coverings
   THE ESSENTIALS                                                         ☐ Disposable or reusable gloves for disinfecting
   ☐ Extra long twin sheets* (Integrity, Traditions North and South and   ☐ Thermometer
   Honors suites are equipped with full sized beds)                       ☐ Physician recommended medications
   ☐ Pillows and pillowcases                                              ☐ Disinfectant supplies recommended by the CDC
   ☐ Toiletries
                                                                          STUDY SUPPLIES
   ☐ Towels / wash cloths                                                 ☐ Pens, pencils and highlighters
   ☐ Bath robe                                                            ☐ Pencil sharpener
   ☐ Portable shower caddy                                                ☐ Scissors, stapler, staples, three-hole punch, paper clips
   ☐ Plastic bowls / containers                                           ☐ Computer
   ☐ Coffee maker (internal heating element only; i.e. KeurigTM style)    ☐ Printer and paper (public use printers and paper available)
   ☐ Coffee mug / thermal mug                                             ☐ Note cards
   ☐ Closet hangers                                                       ☐ Calendar and/or daily planner
   ☐ Plastic-ware                                                         ☐ Backpack
   ☐ Can opener
                                                                          OTHER
   ☐ Snacks
                                                                          ☐ Alarm clock
   ☐ Paper towels / napkins
                                                                          ☐ Batteries
   ☐ Laundry basket / bag
                                                                          ☐ Small fan
   ☐ Laundry detergent /dryer sheets
                                                                          ☐ Table or floor lamp - Flexible goose neck lamps not allowed
   ☐ Iron and ironing board
                                                                          ☐ Headphones
   ☐ Wastebasket / garbage bags
                                                                          ☐ Hairdryer
   ☐ Surge protector strips (no extension cords)
                                                                          ☐ Mattress pad (egg-crate) / mattress protector
   ☐ Umbrella / rainboots
                                                                          ☐ Emergency car kit
                                                                          ☐ First Aid kit

  Connect with your roommate to see what you can share!                   ☐ Flash light
                                                                          ☐ Sticky Tack, 3M Command TM Strips or equivalent product (for wall
                                                                          hangings)
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PACKING
                         WHAT NOT TO PACK                                                                  HOW TO PACK
    There are a few items that are prohibited. We ask you not to bring:
  • Electric skillets, deep fryers, toaster   • Steel-tipped darts and dart-
                                                                                  The Move-in Experience at Tarleton is fast-paced, so it’s important
  ovens, grills (indoor or outdoor)           boards
                                                                                  to know how to pack properly to ensure your stuff is quickly placed
  • Extension cords (bring surge pro-         • Alcoholic beverages or
                                                                                  in the right room.
  tector strips instead)*                     containers (regardless of age)
  • Multi-plug outlet extensions (bring       • Pets (exception includes a fish   • Avoid loose items.
  surge protector strips instead)*            in a 10-gallon tank or smaller)
  • Space heaters*                            • Open coil heating elements,       • Carefully pack all items in a secure container (such as boxes,
  • Halogen lamps*                            such as toasters*                   plastic totes or suitcases).
  • Candles, fireworks, firearms, air         • Microfridge, mini-fridge or
  guns, weapons and/or ammunition             microwave*                          • Pack tightly to prevent breakage.
  • Outside antennas                          • Non-UL listed electrical
  • Traffic signs                             devices*                            • Label EVERY container with your name, residence hall and room
  • Decorative Christmas/party lights*                                            number.
  • Products that could damage paint/
  wall surfaces (e.g., nails, screws)                                             • Load as much as possible into one or two vehicles. Trailers and
                                                                                  moving vans are highly discouraged.
  *Regulated by State Fire Code and inspected by the Fire
  Marshall. Find additional regulations and policies in the
  residential policies at tarleton.edu/housing/policy.
  POSSESSION AND STORAGE OF HANDGUNS IN TARLETON
  STATE UNIVERSITY ON-CAMPUS HOUSING FACILITIES
  Tarleton State University policy prohibits students under the age
  of 21 to possess a weapon in on-campus student housing. Only
  licensed individuals 21 and over, with the exception of members
  or veterans of the armed forces, are permitted to carry a legally
  approved weapon on campus and in a residential facility. Any                     PLEASE NOTE: Items may not be unloaded
  resident who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun and                        if they are not properly packed and labeled.
  chooses to bring the handgun into their residence hall room/

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  apartment must store their handgun and ammunition in a                               To maintain an environment that contributes to everyone’s well
                                                                                       being, continuous cleaning and disinfecting is vital. It might be
  combination or electronic locking steel safe when the handgun
                                                                                       necessary to move or relocate students throughout the year. Please
  is not on or about their person.                                                     bring only the necessities that can easily be sanitized and moved easily.
            For more information, visit tarleton.edu/campuscarry.
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SCHEDULE                                                                                               RESIDENT CARE PLAN
                                                                                USE HEALTHY HABITS
                                                                                Residence Life staff are asked to follow the same healthy habits
                      KNOW YOUR REPORTING TIME                                  we are asking our residents to follow. It will take all of us to
                                                                                maintain the well-being of our community.
 It’s important to adhere to your specific reporting time to help us avoid
                                                                                FREQUENT SANITATION
 any delays in getting you all moved-in and settled into your new home.
                                                                                Residence Hall common spaces, lobbies, laundry areas,
 Only reporting times for first-year students are listed.
                                                                                community kitchens and study spaces will receive frequent
                                                                                cleaning with a virucide on the CDC approved list.
     SATURDAY - 8/15/2020                          SUNDAY - 8/16/2020
BUILDING        FLOOR         TIME
                                                                                CONNECTING DIFFERENTLY
                                          BUILDING     FLOOR        TIME
                                                                                Residence Life staff will continue to help and support residents
Hunewell        1st & 2nd 9 am - 11 pm    Heritage       3rd     9 am - 11 pm   using multiple methods like personalized calls, online study
Annex        2nd & 3rd     9 am - 11 pm   Legacy         3rd     9 am - 11 pm   groups, newsletters, Zoom programs and more.

Legends          3rd       9 am - 11 pm   Centennial    3rd      9 am - 11 pm   HEALTH & SAFETY CHECKS
Honors           4th       9 am - 11 pm   Heritage      1st      11 am - 1 pm   Residence Life staff will contact residents to verify health and
                 FTIC &                                                         safety. Residents can expect health monitoring questions and
Traditions                 9 am - 11 pm   Legacy        2nd      11 am - 1 pm
               ATHLETICS
                                                                                inquiries about recent experiences or exposure. At times this
Integrity        FTIC &    9 am - 11 pm   Centennial     2nd     11 am - 1 pm   might feel intrusive, however, this is a great opportunity to
               ATHLETICS
 Annex          1st        11 am - 1 pm   Legacy        1st      1 pm - 3 pm
                                                                                discuss overall well-being and find ways to connect residents
                                                                                with the necessary resources to thrive at Tarleton.
 Legends        2nd        11 am - 1 pm   Centennial     1st     1 pm - 3 pm
 Honors         1st        11 am - 1 pm   Centennial     1st     1 pm - 3 pm    HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSE
 Heritage        4th       1 pm - 3 pm                                          Each hall maintains on-call staff, 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week,
                                                                                while students are living on campus. 911 should always be called
 Legends         1st       1 pm - 3 pm                                          for a medical emergency. On call personnel should be called
 Honors          3rd       1 pm - 3 pm                                          if a student demonstrates symptoms, has been exposed to a
 Heritage       2nd        3 pm - 5 pm                                          confirmed case or has a concern about their personal or another
                                                                                student’s health and safety.
 Honors         2nd        3 pm - 5 pm
                                                                                WHAT RESIDENTS CAN DO
                                                                                ☐ Wash hands frequently     ☐ Sanitize frequently
     For more information about move-in times, please visit:                    ☐ Use respiratory etiquette ☐ Monitor health daily
            tarleton.edu/housing/move-in-guide                                  ☐ Minimize travel           ☐ Track interactions & close
                                                                                                            contacts

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GETTING SETTLED                                                                    OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER
     Once your stuff is in your room, you may start to have some
     questions about your new home. Here is some important
     information to consider as you start to settle in.
                                                                            GET CONNECTED BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
                                                                            To guarantee you’re online as soon as you move-in, it’s
     MAINTENANCE REQUESTS                                                   recommended to set up your account in advance. Keep in mind
     If you need to make a maintenance request on move-in day,              you will need to provide your own Coaxial cable for cable
     please submit a request through the Student Housing link on            service and your own Ethernet cable for internet (if not using
     Duck Trax or contact your hall office.                                 Wi-Fi). Please note, outside routers are not allowed. All cable is in
                                                                            HD. Older TVs may require a QAM tuner; check your TV prior to
     CUSTODIAL SERVICES                                                     arrival. For more information, tarleton.edu/housing/technology.
      The University is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the
      common areas of our residential facilities. You will be               INSURE YOUR BELONGINGS
      responsible for the cleanliness of your own room, disposing
      of trash and leaving all public areas in clean condition. This        We strongly encourage you to invest in additional property
      includes cleaning your own private or suite bathrooms (sinks,         insurance for your belongings. Tarleton does not insure
      toilets, showers, floors, etc.).                                      individual belongings and does not endorse any individual
      *It will be important to disinfect high touch points and frequently   insurance program, but does encourage parents and students to
      used areas several times daily. Partner with your roommates and       make sure they have the protection they desire for student
      suite mates to have sanitizing supplies on hand and create a          property, whether it is through a current homeowner’s policy or
      clear cleaning schedule.                                              separate renter’s insurance.

      LAUNDRY                                                               REGISTER YOUR BICYCLE AND LAPTOP
      Each residence hall has at least one laundry facility equipped        If bringing a bike and laptop to campus, be sure it is registered
      with High Efficiency (HE) washers and dryers. There is NO             through the University. Contact Parking Services at 254-968-9001
      CHARGE for residents to use Tarleton’s laundry facilities.            for additional information.
      Residents must provide their own detergent, softener, dryer
      sheets, etc. These facilities are cleaned daily (Monday-Friday).
      Please bring your own disinfectant wipes to sanitize the machines
      before and after each use.
     MAIL SERVICES
      The U.S. Post Office provides mail service in Tarleton, including
      all on-campus residents. All students living on-campus facilities
      are furnished a post office box as part of their housing fee.
      Mailboxes for Centennial, Hunewell, Hunewell Annex, Legacy and
      Legends Halls are located in the main office inside the Barry B.
      Thompson Student Center. Mailboxes for Heritage, Honors,
      Integrity and Traditions North and South are located in the lobby
      of the residential facility.

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AVAILABLE SERVICES                                                                            ENHANCING YOUR EXPERIENCE
    Need to take care of some last minute business or want to get some                    Moving into a hall of strangers and having a roommate is a new
    more Tarleton gear? Once you’re settled, take advantage of the                        experience for most of our residents. There are several steps you
    following services/offices open and available during the Move-In                      can take to ease this transition and create a productive, success-
    Experience.                                                                           ful and happy first semester!

      DINING                                      FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS
                                                                                          MEET YOUR RESIDENTIAL LEADER
      DINING HALL                                 AND VETERAN SERVICES                    Each floor or community, in every residence hall, is assigned a
                                                  TARLETON CENTER                         Residential Leader (RL). These upper-class students live on the
     SATURDAY, AUG. 15
     Dinner: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.                                                       same wing as their residents and support approximately 35-45
                                                  SATURDAY, AUG. 15                       students. It is important to establish a relationship with your RL
     SUNDAY, AUG. 16                              10 a.m. to 2 p.m.                       because they will serve as a readily available resource
     Breakfast: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.                                                          throughout the school year as roommate, student engagement,
     Lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.                                                             academic and general Tarleton matters arise.
     Dinner: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
                                                                                          Through their training and personal experiences, they are
                                                                                          equipped to help you achieve success while at Tarleton.
     TARLETON CAMPUS STORE                         TEXAN CARD                             Additionally, your RL will frequently encourage you to get involved
     THOMPSON STUDENT CENTER                       THOMPSON STUDENT CENTER, ROOM 212
                                                                                          in community and university events to enhance your experience
                                                                                          at Tarleton. Your RL will also be one of your group leaders for
     SATURDAY, AUG. 15                             SATURDAY, AUG. 15                      Transition Week, so it is important to connect with them early.
     9 a.m. to 5 p.m.                              9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
                                                                                          It is your RL’s charge to answer your questions and to guide you
     SUNDAY, AUG. 16                               SUNDAY, AUG. 16                        through your experience here at Tarleton, so do not hesitate to
     1 p.m. to 6 p.m.                              9 a.m. to 3 p.m.                       ask your RL questions or introduce yourself on move-in day.
     Don’t have a parking pass yet? Visit tarleton.edu/parking to register your vehicle
     and print a temporary parking pass. Your permanent pass will be mailed to you.
                                                                                          RESPECT THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY
                                                                                          Approximately 3,600 students, with different lifestyles and sched-
                                                                                          ules, live on campus. Learning to balance personal needs with
                                                                                          the needs of others is an outcome we hope all of our on-campus
                                                                                          students experience. A part of living in a community is under-
                                                                                          standing the guidelines designed to support each member’s
                                                                                          success. Prior to moving in, read more about our visitation, quiet
                                                                                          hour and other policies by visiting
                                                                                          tarleton.edu/housing/policy/residential.

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CONNECT WITH YOUR ROOMMATE                                                                                                MEAL PLAN
   Tarleton recommends that incoming residents connect with              All residential students are assigned a meal plan that includes 17
   roommates prior to move-in. You can access your roommate’s            meals per week and $200 Dining Dollars per semester.
   name and email address through the Student Housing link on

                                                                         17                                      $200
   Duck Trax. You may wish to chat through email, social media or                  Meals
   even meet face-to-face to get to know your roommate prior to                             AND
   move-in.                                                                        per Week
                                                                                                                 Dining Dollars
   Topics you might choose to discuss with your roommate are pur-
   chasing mutual items for your room, like cleaning supplies, TVs,      Students have up to the 12th class day to decrease to a plan that
   decorations, organizational pieces and other necessities. Working     offers 12 meals per week and $300 Dining Dollars per semester.
   out such details prior to moving in to the residence hall will make   Dining Dollars purchased with a meal plan can be used at on-
   your moving experience much easier while also saving you and          campus dining and food retail outlets.
   your roommate time and money.
                                                                                 Sandella’s                 Dunkin’ Donuts
   ESTABLISH A “ROOMMATE AGREEMENT”
   All residents wish to establish a positive relationship with                  Texan Food Court           Convenience Store
   assigned roommates; however, part of the on-campus living
   experience sometimes means compromising your preferences. It                  Dining Hall
   is vital to the roommate relationship to have conversations about     Check out more meal plan details at
   things in which you may need to compromise, such as sustaining        tarleton.edu/housing/meal-plan-details and email questions or
   a comfortable room temperature, cleanliness,                          meal plan change requests to housing@tarleton.edu.
   turning lights on or off at certain hours and having visitors.

   One of the ways that Tarleton helps residents maintain a
   positive relationship with roommates is by providing a Roommate
   Agreement. These arrangements help roommates calmly and
   effectively communicate expectations.

   Residential Leaders are available if a compromise is
   unforeseeable or if roommates would like to seek advice from a
   leader who has previously shared a residence hall room.
   The roommate agreement tool has proven successful because it
   encourages communication. The document encourages residents
   to establish a set of expectations for each other early in the
   semester.

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Box T-0570
                                                                         Stephenville, TX 76402

           IMPORTANT DATES
 Residence halls close for Fall semester: December 10 at 10 a.m.
Winter break hours available upon request. Request forms open in November.

 Residence halls close for Spring semester: May 13 at 10 a.m.

 Reassignment opens for Fall 2021: Mid-February

         FOR MORE INFORMATION

      (254) 968-9083 | housing@tarleton.edu
             www.tarleton.edu/housing
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