Drop & Go is an optional early move-in program that allows incoming students to fully move into and set up their residence hall room before official Move-In.
Participants select a time slot, check in at their community front desk, and bring all belongings into their unit, then leave campus until their assigned return date.
Drop & Go is available to incoming students living in Allegheny, Brandywine, Commonwealth, and University Hall and places participants in the “Arrival Group,” which has different parking and arrival procedures, making it best to bring everything at once, as unloading zones and carts will not be available later.
Drop & Go and Return to Campus
Here, you’ll find all the essential information to help you prepare for Drop & Go — including what to bring, Drop & Go day details, and how to arrive to campus later on!
Drop & Go Dates
Sunday, August 16th and Monday, August 17th
Sign up for an available time slot:
Sunday between 10AM and 4PM
Monday between 12PM and 6PM
Return to Campus
Thursday, August 20th &
Friday, August 21st
Return to Campus dates are based on your housing assignment with USH. Students can arrive anytime between 11:00AM and 3:00PM.
Return to Campus
Designated Day by Floor
Thursday, August 20th
Allegheny Floors: 1 2 3 5
Brandywine Floors: 1 2 4 6
Commonwealth Floors: 1 3 5 7
University Floors: 1 3 5 7
Friday, August 21st
Allegheny Floors: 4 6
Brandywine Floors: 3 5 7
Commonwealth Floors: 2 4 6 8
University Floors: 2 4 6
Drop & Go (August 16th & 17th)
Drop & Go is an opportunity to move all of your belongings into your unit before the official Move-In.
Residents that sign up for Drop & Go will select a time slot, arrive at your community’s front desk, and gain access to your unit to bring your belongings and set up your room! At the end of the time slot, you’ll go home.
Drop & Go is available to Incoming Students living in Allegheny, Brandywine, Commonwealth, and University Hall.
Drop & Go will take place:
Sunday, August 16th between 10AM and 4PM
Monday, August 17th between 12PM and 6PM
Residents will choose from available time slots during these times.
We recommend you bring everything! The Arrival Group will not have access to the Unloading Zones, carts, or an easy way to move in additional belongings.
WCU has designated parking lots and garages that are free for the day for you to arrive to campus for Drop & Go.
Recommended Lots:
Allegheny Hall and Brandywine Hall – Sykes Student Union Lot K
Commonwealth Hall and University Hall – New St Garage and if available, street parking in front of Commonwealth Hall
You will come into the front desk of your community to check-in, get your keys and a cart start moving your belongings in.
Vehicles must be moved 1 hour after end of Drop and Go Final Time Slot to avoid a $30 ticket.
Return to Campus
Arrival Group
Participants of Drop & Go will be a member of the “Arrival Group”. The Arrival Group will return to campus either on Thursday, August 20th or Friday, August 21st. You will select from the designated time slots, which are available based on your housing assignment with USH.
As part of the Arrival Group, you will return to campus and park in the designated long-term parking lots. The Arrival Group will not have access to the unloading zones or carts.
Once parked, head to your front desk to check in and retrieve your Welcome Envelope, then go to your already decorated room! If you bring more belongings during the Arrival Group time slot, you’ll need to park in the long-term lot and carry it in yourself, no move-in carts will be available.
Return to Campus (August 21st & 22nd)
By participating in Drop & Go, you will be a member of the “Arrival Group”. The Arrival Group is different and separate from the “Move-In Group”, so you will have different arrival instructions.
The Arrival Group will return to campus either on Thursday, August 20th or Friday, August 21st. Your arrival date is determined by what building and floor you live on. You will arrive the day the rest of your floor is moving in so you can participate in floor meetings and fun activities with Residence Life and Housing.
You will select from the designated time slots, which are available based on your housing assignment with USH.
As part of the Arrival Group, you will return to campus and park in the designated long-term parking lots.
M-Lot
Allegheny Hall and Brandywine Hall
New St Parking Garage
Commonwealth Hall and University Hall
The Arrival Group will not have access to the unloading zones.
Once parked, head to your front desk to check in and retrieve your Welcome Envelope, then go to your already decorated room! If you bring more belongings during the Arrival Group time slot, you’ll need to park in the long-term lot and carry it in yourself, no move-in carts will be available.
You will not be permitted to enter and will be asked to relocate to long-term parking. In choosing to do Drop and Go you are forgoing the ability to enter the unloading zones the day of other students move-in.
Pre-arrival Checklist
Make sure to complete all items prior to arrival.
- Sign All Lease Documents
- Sign Lease Addendum
- Rent Due August 15 or prior to move-in
- Select a move-in time slot
- Bring check-in QR Code
Our Move-in Ready Packing List
We want to make sure you’re comfortable while you live at USH. Download our packing checklist to help you prepare for your move-in day.
Items you should notbring
- Space Heater
- Candles or Incense
- Command Strips
- Pets
- Alcohol
- Street Signs/Neon Signs
- Weapons
- Prescription Marijuana
- Hoverboards
- Dartboard
- Wall-mounted TV Kits
- Shelving / Storage
- Waterbeds & Aquariums
- Fireworks or Explosives
- Illegal Substances
- North Campus – Appliance w/ heating elements
Not Interested in Drop & Go?
Check out the Incoming Student Move-In information below.
Keep an eye on important dates to make sure you complete all the steps needed for a smooth arrival on campus.
Set your student status to see your specific deadline dates and information.
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Students interested in requesting a room change may submit a Room Change Request Form through the USH Resident Portal.
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Spring Break Closing
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