First Time In College Students Move-In

Reference the guide below to determine your move-in time based on your assigned residence hall. It is important to adhere to your specific reporting time to help us avoid any delays in getting you all moved-in and settled into your new home. Only reporting times for first-year students are listed here. At your designated time, report to Memorial Stadium, entrance located on Harbin St.

Vehicles should arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to their time, and within 1 hour of the designated end time for their hall floor.

As you move-in and receive your move-in folder, it is vital that you accurately complete your provided Room Conditions Sheet to sign and return to your residence hall office within 24 hours of your move-in. When filling out this form, please be as detailed as possible about the condition of your space. Being detailed on this form, prevents you from being charged damages that were not made by you.

In the first day, be sure to connect with your Residential Leader as they will be a great resource to get you connected to campus and support your needs while living in a residential facility. Each hall will have a mandatory hall meeting that will provide important information with regard to living on campus. For questions regarding move-in or living on campus you may contact Residence Life at housing@tarleton.edu or 254-968-9083.

We can’t wait to have you on campus with us for a successful 2026-2027 year!

FALL 2026 TEXAN MOVE IN – DETAILED SCHEDULE

WILL BE AVAILABLE JULY 1ST

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026

Building	Floor	Time

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026

Building	Floor	Time

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026

Building	Floor	Time

FALL 2026 TEXAN TRANSFER AND CONTINUING STUDENTS MOVE IN

AUGUST 17 – 18, 2026

There are some essentials that you don’t want to be without when you move-in to your residence hall. Here are some ideas to get you started:

The Essentials

• Extra-long twin sheets (Integrity, Traditions North and South, and some Honors rooms are equipped with full size beds)
• Pillows and pillowcases
• Toiletries
• Towels/wash cloths
• Bath Robe
• Portable shower caddy
• Laundry basket/bag
• Laundry detergent/dryer sheets
• Iron and ironing board
• Clothes hangers
• Plastic bowls/containers
• Coffee Maker (internal heating element only)
• Coffee mug/thermos
• Plastic ware
• Can opener
• Snacks
• Paper towels/napkins
• Wastebasket/garbage bags
• Surge protector strips
• Umbrella/rain boots

Study Supplies

• Pens, pencils and highlighters
• Pencil sharpener
• UL approved Desk lamp (Flexible neck lamps prohibited)
• Scissors, stapler, staples, three-hole punch, paper clips
• Computer
• Printer and paper
• Notecards
• Calendar and/or daily planner
• Backpack

Health & Safety

• 5-10 Face Coverings
• Thermometer
• Physician recommended medication
• Disposable Gloves for disinfecting
• Hand Sanitizer
• Disinfectant Supplies

Other

• Alarm clock
• Batteries
• Small fan
• Table or floor lamp
• Headphones
• Hairdryer
• Mattress pad/mattress protector
• First aid kit
• Flashlight
• Sticky Tack, 3M Command Strips, or equivalent product (for wall hangings)

Too much to remember? Make it easy and print off a shopping list!

The Texan Move-In experience is fast-paced, so it’s important to know how to pack properly to ensure your stuff is quickly placed in the right room. Avoid loose items, all items should be packed or toted. Carefully pack all items in a secure container (such as boxes, plastic totes or suitcases). Pack tightly to prevent breakage. Load as much as possible into one or two vehicles max. Additional vehicles beyond two or vehicles without items, should not go to Memorial Stadium and should instead park at a designated open green lot. Trailers and moving vans will not be allowed in the moving line and will not be unloaded by moving volunteers. The moving team will not be unloading any additional furniture the student decides to bring, example: an additional armchair or couch. Label every container with your name, residence hall, room number, and cell phone number.

Example:              Oscar P

                              Centennial Hall 101

                              254-968-9083

It is highly encouraged for each vehicle group to pack snacks and a small ice chest with waters to stay hydrated while waiting in line to go to your residence hall. Texas can experience high heats during this time and it is important for everyone to drink plenty of water the days leading up to and at move-in. Prior to arriving at Memorial Stadium, vehicles should ensure they have plenty of gasoline and a functioning air conditioner.

Due to the heat and residential policies, Residence Life asks that all you do not bring any animals with you. Only Service Animals and approved Emotional Support Animals are allowed within the Residence Halls.

When arriving to your residence hall to unload, it is vital that one person remain with the vehicle at all times. If you are the student moving in and do not have an alternative person to park your vehicle, do not worry, the move-in team and Residence Life will ensure your items make it to your bed space!

Once at your hall, look for the check-in tent to receive your move-in folder with your room condition sheet and other important information.

Fall 2026 Early Move-In Information

• Early move-in requests are only offered and approved between Monday, 08/10/2026 – Wednesday, 08/12/2026
• There will be no early move-ins from Saturday, 08/01/2026 – Sunday, 08/09/2026
• There will be no early move-ins from Thursday, 08/13/2026 through Sunday, 08/16/2026
• The early move-in form needs to be completed by Monday, 07/20/2026 by 5:00pm – no early move in requests will be accepted after this date and time.
• Early Move-in Fee is $75.00
• Continuing/Returning/Upperclassmen regular move-in dates are Monday, 08/17/2026 and Tuesday, 08/18/2026 – 10:00am-12:00pm or 2:00pm-7:00pm and do not require this form to be completed
• Meal Plans – Meal plans will not start until Wednesday, 08/19/2026, so if you plan to move in early, you will be responsible for your own food until this date.
• For Food Pantry support and information, you can visit this website: https://www.tarleton.edu/purplepantry/
• Parking – ALL cars will need to park in Lots P17 and P43 starting Thursday, 08/13/2026 through Monday, 08/17/2026 for Fall move in preparations on campus. DO NOT LEAVE CARS UNATTENDED IN FIRE LANES.

If you would like to volunteer to help with the Fall 2026 Move In Experience, please see the link below to sign up. There will be a break on your daily rate charge for doing so! Once two (2) shifts worked for move-in, the $75.00 can be credited.

https://www.tarleton.edu/housing/texan-move-in-volunteers/

Cable and Inernet Information

Parking Services provides specific permits for each type of student (Residential or Commuter), faculty/staff, and visitors to negate the issuing of tickets and communicate where to park while on campus. Please check out the rules and regulations before parking on campus. During move-in, a majority of parking lots nearest the residence halls will be unavailable for parking or entry as those spaces will need to remain available for each day of move-in to unload during designated times. We ask that during this time you refrain from parking in any chained, barricaded, or coned off area as this is vital space for move-in. Parking lots will have signage indicating if it is closed or open for students and visitors to park in. Students and guest should refrain from parking in surrounding businesses or school campuses, it is at the discretion of these private spaces to relocate vehicles at the owner’s expense.

At no time during move-in or throughout the year should you park in a fire lane, handicap space (without an approved permit), in a striped parking pathway, or a 24-Hour Reserved space. At each residence hall there is a 24-Hour Reserved parking space for Residence Life staff to respond to emergencies; at no time should unauthorized vehicles park in these spaces. Vehicles that park in areas they are not approved to occupy are subject to a parking citation and/or relocation at the owner’s expense.

Trying to figure out what to pack before moving into your residence hall can be overwhelming. Luckily, Tarleton State has already provided a few things in your room, including furniture. Your room includes:

• Micro-fridge (mini refrigerator/microwave combo)
• Extra-long twin bed and mattress (Centennial, Hunewell/Annex, Legends, Legacy, Honors Shared Doubles, Texan Village)
• Full size bed and mattress (Integrity, Traditions North & South, Honors 2 Bedroom Suites and Apartments, Texan Hall – with the exception of the Shared 2 Bedroom 2 Bath style room in Texan Hall which is Extra-long twin bed and mattress)
• Desk and chair
• Nightstand
• Small dresser
• Closet
• Window blinds or shades

Here are a few things that are prohibited in the halls:

• Air Fryers, Electric skillets, deep fryers, toaster ovens, grills (indoor or outdoor)
• Personal refrigerators or AC window units
• Extension cords (bring surge protector strips instead)
• Multi-plug outlet extensions
• Space heaters
• Halogen lamps, all flexible-neck lamps
• Candles, fireworks, weapons and/or ammunition
• Outside antennas
• Traffic signs
• Decorative Christmas/party lights
• Products that could damage paint/wall surfaces (e.g., nails, screws)
• Steel-tipped darts and dartboards
• Alcoholic beverages or decorative items made from alcoholic containers (regardless of age)
• Pets (exception includes a fish in a 10 gallon tank or smaller)
• Open coil heating elements, such as toasters
• Additional Micro-fridge, mini-fridge or microwave (appliances are provided)
• Any appliance or electronic device that does not have a UL listing attached to it.

The Move-in Guide is provided as a pdf attachment and will be available to students when attending Texan Orientation.