Move-in Guide

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

Welcome Home Texans!

We are so excited that you will be moving on campus in a few short days and are here to provide you valuable information prior to your move-in time! Prior to coming to campus, we ask that you familiarize yourself with our Housing Policies. Residence Life strives to offer comfortable, secure college housing on the Stephenville campus combined with valuable learning and leadership opportunities that enhance your college experience. It is a community effort to maintain an environment where all are welcome, safe, and have to opportunity to grow.

Furnished Items

Trying to figure out what to pack before moving into your residence hall can be overwhelming. Luckily, Tarleton 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)
  • Desk and chair
  • Nightstand
  • Small dresser
  • Closet
  • Window blinds or shades

You are not allowed to bring personal refrigerators or AC window units.

Prohibited Items

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

  • Air Fryers, Electric skillets, deep fryers, toaster ovens, grills (indoor or outdoor)
  • 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.