Adventure is on the way! What you have to do now is get over the challenge of college packing. You’ll have no trouble getting into your new place if you follow these college moving day ideas.

#1 Prepare ahead of time

Keep your attention on college moving day preparation. There’s a ton that goes into making the major step a success, so resist the urge to put it off. With a little forethought and assistance from loved ones, you’ll be packed like a pro in no time.

#2 Make a plan with your roommate

Your college will assign you a roommate when the semester begins. Take advantage of this opportunity to get to know one another and plan out any things that could be exchanged, such as microwaves, mini-fridges, and curtains. 

Most colleges will rent you a microwave/fridge every semester, while others will force you to carry your own. Try sharing the expense of certain common objects or dividing up who brings what to stop duplicates if your companion can.

If your roommate is in another city over or around the world, you have some options for interactive communication. To optimize move-in performance, text and video chat to build a rapport and construct a shared Pinterest board.

#3 Determine the exact move-in date

If all new students arrived around the same time, college transfer day could be an organizational disaster for certain colleges. This is why the college or university would send you a notification on your move-in day. Although each college’s move-in phase is unique, all give a particular time and date slot for you to load up your dorm room items and begin setting up, which is usually determined by your dorm assignment or last name.

Find out how you’ll bring your dorm things to your place, as well as your move-in date and time. Is there an elevator available? 

Is it possible to leave things at the curb? Are vehicles to be stored and transported in a single parking lot? Knowing this detail ahead of time will help you plan to prevent any misunderstanding on move-in day.

#4 Draw a floor plan for your room

The layouts of certain college dorms vary, as do the dorm facilities on campus. Digital tours of every dorm room are also available at most universities. Request a chart of the space measurements after you’ve decided where you’ll be living on campus.

Don’t hesitate to inquire about the furniture that comes with your new home. This knowledge is crucial for figuring out how to pack for college moving day. Use free online room planning sites and apps like Roomstyle to help you prepare your space. Upload your dorm’s schematic and rearrange things to make the ideal room.

#5 Create a packing list

There are a plethora of essentials to carry to college services available online. Dorm product lists and packing lists can be found on pages like  Fastweb, CollegeBoard, and Pinterest. Use them as a starting point for putting together a pre-move-in checklist that fits your needs.

While you’re planning with family or friends, make a shared document online with any last-minute additions like a garbage can or first-aid package.

#6 Ask for moving assistance

Although the whole family might like to send you off on the first day of college, cramming so many people into a small dorm isn’t the best idea. 

Keep in mind that you and your roommate will be coming in at the same moment. Therefore, keep your helpers to a maximum of two.

Consult the school’s policies on move-in day assistance. Some colleges will have student leaders to assist with your special day, whilst others will restrict the number of adults in your dorm space.

#7 Pack efficiently

When you Google “right way to pack for college move-in day,” you’ll come up with a plethora of results. Consider loading your sedan, truck, or minivan like a Jenga puzzle. It must go together properly, with an as minimal wasted room as possible. It may take over one attempt to have your car ready, so don’t wait for the morning of your transfer to start packing.