UNM HOUSING MOVE-IN GUIDE 2016

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WELCOME!You are officially a Resident Lobo! In this interactive booklet you will find

helpful information to make moving into your residence hall a smooth

transition. Please print a copy and bring this guide with you to move in.

BEFORE YOU MOVE IN

First things first! There are a few helpful things you should do before you come

to campus.

1. Contact your roommate. Get acquainted and decide who will be bringing

what to avoid two of everything. Roommate assignments will be available

July 18, 2016.

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2. Start getting involved! You don’t have to wait until you arrive to get to

know us. Join our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest to get to

know Residence Life.

3. Make sure your immunization is up to date. Visit with your doctor to

find out more information on appropriate vaccinations before coming to

college. Visit UNM Student Health & Counseling for more information.

4. Consider purchasing property insurance. Many homeowner policies cover

student property, or you may purchase additional coverage to minimize

any financial impact from theft, fire, etc.

5. Get your parking pass for the academic year online. Parking passes will be

available for purchase beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016

for new residents. For more information visit pats.unm.edu.

6. You will need your UNM ID in order to check in at Move-In. You should

have received this at your orientation but visit the Lobo Card Office if you

need a replacement.

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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN CHECKING INThe check-in process will involve a few additional steps including the issuing

of issued your room keys/fob for your hall. We appreciate your patience

during our peak check-in times!

WHERE TO CHECK INHead to the check-in station for your hall upon arrival:

SRC Residents- SRC Commons

Hokona, Santa Clara, LDV Residents- Hokona Hall Lobby

Coronado, Alvarado, RVA Residents- Coronado Hall Lobby

Hashtag your move-in day

via Instagram at

#UNMMVN2016!

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Make sure you sign up for your hall Facebook page

before you get here. It’s a great way to meet past and

future residents, keep up to date on activities in your

hall and ask questions!

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WHEN TO GET HEREEARLY ARRIVAL: AUGUST 13-15

9 AM TO 8 PM

Need to get here early? There is a $30 per day early arrival fee (fee is

charged to your Bursar’s Account after check-in.) Early arrival must be pre-

approved and you must complete the Early Arrival Application as soon as

possible. Early arrivals can check in at their assigned hall desk and park in

designated parking areas. (More on that later in the guide.)

RESIDENT LOBO MOVE-IN 2016: AUGUST 16-19

9 AM TO 8 PM

Resident Lobo Move-In is the optimal yet flexible time for check-in at UNM.

Moving carts along with volunteers will be available to help you unload on

any of these four days of move-in. Most importantly, designated unloading

zone access for your vehicle will be available to ease your move.

During this time, UNM Housing will host UNM departments such as UNM

Foods, Parking, and more to answer any last-minute questions. You can also

visit with representatives from the UNM Parent Association. Who knows,

there might even be a Louie Lobo sighting!

WEEKEND/LATE ARRIVAL: AUGUST 20-21

9 AM TO 8 PM

Can’t make it until the weekend? No problem. Park in the designated

parking areas and arrive to your assigned hall desk to check in. (More about

where to park and how to get here later in the guide.)

NO SHOWSResidents who have not checked in by Monday, August 22 at 5 pm,

or notified us of late arrival, will be charged a no-show fee. Please call

our 24/7 help desk at 505.277.2606 if you are experiencing any special

situations that prevent you from arriving at this time.

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PARKING DURING MOVE-INA temporary unloading parking permit will be provided to you when you

arrive at the tent located at the sidewalk access or “Pedway.” (See map.)

Please only use the unloading zones to drop off your belongings. Please

park briefly, unload your items and then move your car to a residential

parking area to complete your check-in process or to unpack your room.

PEDWAY ACCESS The Pedway is the main sidewalk that runs through the Residence Life area,

beginning at the Redondo Road roundabout running west to the Social

Sciences building (note the green arrow on the map). The Pedway is set up

as an unloading zone during Resident Lobo Move-In. Unloading zones are

not for checking in, unpacking or other campus errands:

•Enter on the east end from the roundabout. Look for the check-in tent.

•Stop at the check-in tent to obtain your 30 minute unloading permit.

•Pedway speed limit is 5 mph.

•The Pedway is ONE-WAY ONLY. Drive west and park on the right hand side

to unload.

•Exit at the west end of the Pedway near the Social Sciences building.

During Resident Lobo Move-In, residents are allowed to park in the residence

hall “R” parking lots as well as the Lomas structure “S” parking lots without

a parking pass until classes begin August 22. Residents who plan to park on

campus regularly, however, should purchase a permit from UNM Parking &

Transportation Services as soon as possible. Residential Parking Areas (“R”

lots) for move-in include:

•Parking lot between Hokona Hall and LDV Complex

•Parking lot east of Coronado Hall

•Parking lot east of Redondo Village Apartments

•Parking lot south of the SRC Apartments

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HOW TO GET TO CAMPUSUnfamiliar with the UNM Campus? Visit our Welcome Center

website for complete directions, airline information and more!

http://www.unm.edu/welcome/travel.html

A NOTE ABOUT CONSTRUCTIONCentral Avenue is set to undergo major construction for the new rapid

transit system summer 2016. We highly recommend avoiding the area

and utilize Campus Blvd via Lomas Blvd from the north side of Main

Campus (note the blue move in route on the map).

Questions? Contact us 24/7:HOUSING@UNM.EDU505.277.2606HOUSING.UNM.EDU

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☐ Pillows, blankets and sheets for extra-long twin bed

☐ Shower caddy with toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)

☐ Robe, towel & flip flops, slippers or slides

☐ Laundry supplies (High Efficiency liquid laundry soap)

☐ Basic cleaning supplies

☐ First aid supplies

☐ Dishes & utensils

☐ School supplies

WHAT TO BRING

DON’T FORGET TO PACK THESE BASICS!

HELPFUL ITEMS FOR YOUR COLLEGE ADVENTURE!

☐ Microwave & small fridge (traditional & suite-style halls)

☐ Rug

☐ Computer/lap top

☐ Power strips with surge protectors

☐ Single-serve coffee maker

☐ Personal or desk lamp

☐ TV

☐ Plastic storage organizers

☐ Alarm clock

R ESIDENT LOBO TIP

Talk to your roommate...

Maybe you can share!

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Utilize kitchens and kitchenette

appliances located throughout

every traditional hall!

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• Firearms, Weapons, Fireworks

• Alcohol, alcohol containers, illegal drugs or paraphernalia

• Incense & candles

• Halogen lamps

• Pets (except fish in 10-gallon tanks or less)

• Appliances with an open heating element that can create a

fire hazard such as toasters, hot plates, or slow cookers.

• Closet Space

• Cable & Internet Connections

• Desk & Chair

• Bed

• Dresser/Built In Drawer Space (Varies by hall)

ITEMS ALREADY IN YOUR ROOM

REMINDER: LEAVE THESE AT HOME

Tr a d i t i o n a l & S u i t e S t y l e

A p a r t m e n t sEverything Listed above plus:

• Full size fridge, oven, range & microwave

• Dining table & chairs or bar stools

• Living area furniture- sectional seating & coffee table

• Storage room & cabinet space

RESIDENT LOBO TIPFor a complete list of items allowed (and not

allowed) in your hall, please check out our

Residence Hall Handbook

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ADVICE FROM CURRENT STUDENTS

Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. It’s okay to go to new club meetings

or social events by yourself because you’ll definitely leave with a new friend.

Emily M., RVA Resident

Leave your door open to new opportunities (literally and metaphorically).

Meet your neighbors, say hi to people in the hallways, help your roommate

and your neighbors move in. The more people you meet, the more friends

you’ll make!

Tim C., Hokona Resident

“Getting involved is the best strategy to learning new skills or making new

friends. Try something new out, you’ll never know where it’ll take you.”

Sab M., SRC Resident

Some life-saving items- in the traditional halls it is always handy to have a

water pitcher and a single serve coffee maker. You won’t have to go back and

forth to the water fountain for water, and it is cost and time efficient to make

coffee from your room. Invite all your friends to your hall and have a coffee

and tea hangout!

Second, it may be hard the first few weeks transitioning into college life

and getting used to being away from home. The best way to help with

homesickness is to talk to family back home frequently, but also become

engaged in activities with new friends.

Rebekah B., Hokona Resident

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WE CAN’T WAITTO SEE YOU!

DID YOU KNOW?• The Residence Hall Handbook has tons of useful information,

including things like emergency preparedness and other important

procedures. Be sure to read through your handbook and understand

all the policies.

• We have lots of activities planned for you once you get here. First,

kick off your year with Res-Hall-A-Daze, a great UNM tradition full of

fun events, Aug. 16-Sept. 1, and concluding with the Residence Hall

Olympiad, where residence halls compete for bragging rights. Keep

up to date on all these events through our social media and flyers

posted throughout the residence halls.

• UNM Residence Life & Student Housing offers over 100 paid

student positions! You could be a desk attendant, security assistant

and more! Check out unmjobs.unm.edu under student positions

throughout the year.

RESIDENT LOBO TIPCheck out our Pinterest boards!

There are lots of great ideas for

decorating, recipes, what to bring with

you, study tips, and more!

(We even have a board for parents!)

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Residence Life & Student Housinghousing.unm.edu

Email : housing@unm.edu • Phone: 505.277.2606