Move-In Plan for Spring 2024
Halls close for winter break for all residential complexes except for Hillside Apartments and Belmont Commons on December 16, 2023, at 3pm. Halls will reopen on January 8, 2024. We cannot wait to welcome new and returning students to campus this spring!
Halls open for the Spring 2024 semester on January 8, 2024. Classes begin January 10.
Returning residents can arrive anytime after NOON on January 8. Please be advised that orientation activities were be taking place on January 8, and new students will be moving in that morning. You may arrive to campus at any point before classes begin! Please be sure to check in with your RA to let them know that you have safely arrived back on campus.
Welcome to Belmont! New students should have received their housing assignment in early December if you completed a housing application by that time.
Move-in for new, incoming students participating in orientation activities is Monday, January 8, 2024, from 9am to 12 noon. A member of the Residence Life staff will be contacting you via your Belmont email or telephone before the start of the Spring semester to see when you plan to arrive on January 8. This information will help us staff appropriately for your arrival. We ask that you do not arrive outside of established check-in times, as Residence Life staff will be unavailable to check you in. Please go to your hall's front desk when you arrive.
You can find your orientation schedule and information at this link.
If you are new to campus and not participating in orientation activities, you may check in any time after Monday, January 8, at 9am. Similarly, a member of the Residence Life staff will contact you via your Belmont email or telephone to coordinate your move-in plans. Classes begin on Wednesday, January 10.
After you have completed the check-in process, please pick up your ID (new students) in the from Campus Security. If you have shipped some of your belongings, the Mail Center will be open on Monday, January 8, from 8am until 7pm (regular hours). Parking decals are virtual, so please make sure to sign up for parking on your MyBelmont portal.
We encourage you to browse the new student resources on this page, including what to bring!
For answers to common questions, visit our FAQ page!
General Move-In Day Guidelines:
- On move-in day, please do NOT bring trailers or U-Haul trucks. Residence Life discourages the use of trailers and U-Hauls as they will not fit in our parking facilities.
Additional NEW STUDENT GUIDELINES:
- Please arrive at your assigned move-in time if you were given one. ResLife staff will be available in the lobby of your complex to check you in during posted check-in times for new students. If you arrive outside of this check-in window, there will be an "on-call" phone number posted so that someone can check you in.
- There will not be volunteers available in the spring to assist with move-in, but there may be blue carts available to assist you in moving your items. Please see the front desk for blue cart availability, and return the carts to the same location promptly after use.
- To expedite the check-in process, please fill out some basic information through your housing portal now so that you don’t have to do so when you arrive. You will need to: 1.) Login to myBelmont, 2.) Select the Housing icon from the Launch Pad, 3.) Select “Contact Information" from the left-hand menu, and 4.) Complete/update the information under "My Info."
- Areas closest to complex entrances will be reserved as unloading zones. You will be asked to relocate your vehicle (to a different lot or another level of your complex’s parking garage) after unloading in order to keep unloading zones clear for incoming students.
New Student Resources
We are excited to welcome our newest students to campus! To help with the transition to campus life, we have compiled some special resources for incoming freshmen and their parents. You can find a full list of helpful guides on our Expectations, Policies, and Agreements page!
My ResLife Notebook - This handy guide should answer many of your burning questions (such as, "What's included in my room?") and contains loads of useful information all in one document.
Handbook, Policies, & Agreements - On this page, you can find links to our Housing Occupancy Agreement and our Handbook for Residential Living! Review these items to make sure you're fully ready for life on campus, and reference them as needed throughout the year.
Video Resources - Are you curious about safety in the residence halls? Wondering how your meal plan works? We've put together some informative videos to make sure you feel ready to set out on your Belmont journey!
Move-In Day Routes
Below you will find links to a campus map and a campus parking map. Please contact our office if you have specific questions on how to get to your complex or where to park.What to Bring
Not sure where to begin? We have compiled a list of common items you might need in your residence hall room (including what NOT to bring!). You can view a complete listing of Residence Life policies, please refer to the Handbook for Residential Living. You may also use this handy printable packing list to make sure you have everything you may need!
When in doubt, CONTACT US FIRST! reslife@belmont.edu
Refrigerators - Less than 4 cubic feet & 1.8 amps (Energy Star qualification required)
Microwaves - 800 watts or less
Smart-strip surge protectors - auto shut-off of devices not in use
CFL or LED light bulbs
Due to inconsistencies in models and safety features, please do not bring air fryers to campus.
To save space, you may want to check with your roommate on these items!
- TV/DVD Player
- Refrigerator (<4 cubic ft. & 1.8 amps)
- Microwave (800 watts or less)
- Single-cup coffee maker with no exposed heating element
- Area rug (or other room decor)
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Helpful Tip for Move-In Day:
- To cut down on cardboard waste, pack items in reusable plastic bins