Western Illinois University: Macomb Campus

Although move-in day can seem hectic with a lot of people with a lot of stuff all wanting the elevator at the same time, you can actually expect the process to take about 60 minutes or less. Dozens of returning WIU students make the move-in process a lot smoother by volunteering to come back to campus early and help you move in - we call them the "Move-in Crew." (The Move-in Crew is only available on Friday and Saturday between 8am and 6pm).

 

 

Bayliss/Henninger & Tanner OPEN
8:00 am on Saturday, August 17, 2013 

Bayliss/Henninger and Tanner halls will open for check-in beginning at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 17, 2013. You can check into your hall between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm anytime/day after the initial "open" date listed above. Peak move-in times tend to be from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. We encourage you to use the recommended target times below – we try to spread out traffic based on your home's proximity to campus.

Thompson, Lincoln/Washington/Grote & Corbin/Olson OPEN
8:00 am on Friday, August 16, 2013

Bayliss, Corbin, Grote, Henninger, Lincoln, Olson and Washington and will open for check-in beginning at 8:00 am on Friday, August 16, 2013. You can check into your hall between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm anytime/day after the initial "open" date listed above. Much like first-year move-in, peak move-in times tend to be from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. We encourage you to use the recommended target times below – we try to spread out traffic based on your home's proximity to campus.

 

If you live within:

• 0-75 miles from campus: Arrive 8-9 am
• 76-125 miles from campus: Arrive 9-10 am
• 126-150 miles from campus: Arrive 10-11 am
• 151-175 miles from campus: Arrive 11 am - Noon
• 176-200 miles from campus: Arrive Noon - 1 pm
• over 200 miles from campus: Arrive After 1 pm

**The above guidelines are suggested times for you to arrive to campus to help distribute on-campus and move-in traffic. The times do not need to be strictly followed.

What is the Check-In Process Like?

As you arrive in Macomb and make your way to campus you can expect to encounter our Office of Public Safety directing traffic. These officers control the flow of cars to the individual residence halls. Once you are directed to approach the building, unload your vehicle near the hall, and while someone stays with the belongings, please move the car to a regular parking lot. After you unload do not leave your vehicle parked near the hall. This will ensure that others are able to do the same.

When you arrive to your residence hall you will be greeted by staff and returning students who will direct you through the check-in process.  Our process is an electronic information process, so you will need to know your University ECOM username and password and verify some contact information with us.  Then you will be directed to pick-up your room and access keys and asked to inspect your room for any damages we may have missed.  Along the way, you will be assigned a move-in crew member (based on availability, expect a wait during peak times) who will help you move in your belongings.  

• Room Decorations
• Room Furnishings
• Internet and Computing
• Cable TV
• Packing List

MicroFridge: For $130/year rent (will be auto split if two roommates order a MicroFridge), any residence hall student can have the convenience of a microwave/refrigerator combination unit in your room when you arrive to campus. If you are interested, you can add this option on STARS (after you receive your assignment) by visiting UHDS Housing Information Menu > Residence Hall Contract Changes.

Loft & Futons: If you live in Higgins or Tanner, you have the option of bringing a loft to campus. If you want to rent a loft or purchase a futon, we partner with Bedloft.com. Simply visit www.bedloft.com, select Western Illinois University from the drop down. Furnishing will be delivered to your room and ready to assemble when you arrive to campus. Order by August 5!

Bed Linens: Save yourself a trip to the store and order linens that are guaranteed to fit our beds and last until graduation. We partner with Residence Hall Linens to provide fun, affordable and attractive sheets, towels, pillows and more. Proceeds from this program go to Inter-hall Council, our governing student group, and are used for programming in the residence halls. Visit www.rhl.org/wiu for more information and to order your linens (order by August 5).

Boerman Moving: Save yourself the hassle of moving your stuff to your new home! We partner with Boerman moving services to provide move-in service. Visit www.boerman.com/wiu for more information and ordering.