Packing Information
Packing Tips
MINDSET
With lots of student helpers and a small window to unload, it helps to approach packing with a "I'm preparing items for movers" mindset. When movers help, things move fast, but can get a little chaotic, mixed up, or broken.
GROUPING ITEMS
Packing items together by room will help student movers get the items where they ultimately need to go which means you won't have to sort through giant piles and manually take items to the correct room.
Suggested groupings are:
- Bedroom
- Living Area
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
WHAT TO PACK IN
It works well to utilize storage items that students will keep in their dorm. Here are some recommended items that account for measurements at the Hive:
- Luggage (suitcase, weekend or duffle bag, toiletries tote)
- Linked item fits under bed sideways
- *Online images show suitcase to be 20" T, but that excludes the wheels and handle*
- Linked item fits under bed sideways
- Large Storage Bins
- Linked item fits on top of wardrobe and under bed
- Small Storage Bins
- Linked item fits in kitchen cabinets, sink drawers, wardrobe, under bedside table, on TV cabinet shelf, and any 12" deep shelves
- Clothing Storage Drawers
- Linked item fits under bed frame
- Can fit 3 sets side-by-side under bed
- Office Storage Drawers
- Linked item fits under desk
- File Box
Additional items that are useful for packing are:
- Moving Bags
- Utility Straps
- Use to hold storage drawers and foldable furniture closed
- Large Rolling Suitcases or Bins
- If you plan to bring multiple cars, pack items in rolling suitcases or bins to make it easier to transport from you car to the dorm
Labeling
HOW TO LABEL MOVING BINS
To make the most use of the SCAD student movers, you should label you boxes, bins, and bags with the following information:
- Room Number
- Include letters and numbers to denote building, room number, and room location & side (ex. F100A)
- Item Room Area
- In other words, where you want the items to end up: Bedroom, living area, kitchen, or bathroom
Consider using moving labels, disposable luggage tags, reusable luggage tags, or painters tape with a Sharpie.
Loading the Car
ONE CAR LIMIT
You can bring as many cars as you want to move-in day, but only one will be allowed to drive into the unloading zone and receive help from student movers. Additional cars will have to be parked "close by" (according to SCADhome) and unloaded independently.
Items recommended for the car in the unloading zone:
- Heavy items
- "Foundational" Items
- Things that you need for setting up other items (ex. storage drawers, shelving units, etc.)
- Bedding
- Clothing & Hangers
- Toilettries
- Trash Cans
- Move-In Supply Bag
Items recommended for additional cars:
- Wagon or Dolly
- For walking items from your car to the dorm
- Office Supplies
- Kitchen Supplies
- Laundry Supplies
- Curtains
- Decor
- Shower Curtain
- Breakable Items
Flight Packing Tips
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