Move In Information

Before You Arrive:

1. Sign-up for a move-in appointment: These appointments will occur every 15-30 minutes from 9am until 10pm each day of our formal move-in days. They are on a first come, first served basis, but will be open until August 19. In order to select a move-in appointment:
   • Visit our SignUpGenius (link will be available later this summer; it will also be emailed to all residents) and follow the instructions for signing up and logging in. You will need to provide your Buff ID when you register, so have that ready.
   • Once logged in, select which day you wish to move in from the tabs at the top.
   • You will find each halls and its available appointments. Select an available timeslot in your assigned residence hall by checking the checkbox on the appropriate “Sign Up” and then clicking on “Submit and Sign Up” at the bottom. Follow the prompts until you get to the confirmation page.
     • Select an available timeslot that best fits your schedule and move-in needs. We ask that you choose a time that aligns with your travel plans, as it is crucial you arrive AT your arrival time.
   • If you need to change your timeslot either due to a last-minute room change or scheduling conflict: Click the X underneath your name/initials on the timeslot to remove your information; follow the instructions above to select your new time and re-enter your name and Buff ID.  
     • Make sure that there are open appointment times that fit your need; we are unable to add any more appointments per hour due to COVID safety regulations.
2. Be sure to pack all essential items and mark each of your boxes appropriately. Clearly mark each of the following on all of your belongings:
   • Full name
   • Buff ID#
   • Residence Hall & Room Number
3. Be aware of what and what not to bring. All students must have a student ID and a mask with them. Visit Residential Living’s Move-In page for a list of things you should consider bringing and what you should leave at home. Although we want you to make your space on campus feel like home, we encourage you to limit the number of items that you bring to campus on Move-In Day in order to increase efficiency during the move-in process.
4. Upload your photo in order to receive your Buffalo Gold Card on Move-In Day (for students without an existing student ID, who do not pick up their ID during NSO).
   • Go to your WTAMU email and read the email from WTAMU Online Photo Submission (buffgold@wtamu.edu). 
   • Follow the instructions to upload your photo so your student ID will be ready on Move-In Day at the Buffalo Gold Card Office.

Move-In Day:

1. Getting checked into your residence hall: On your self-selected move-in day and appointment time, please arrive to your assigned residence hall in order to check-in and receive your keys. Please bring a photo ID with you.
2. Traffic patterns around campus will differ during move-in days; for your designated travel route for your specific residence hall, see below. We will have WTAMU volunteers and the University Police Department directing traffic to our STOP, DROP, and GO locations at each hall.
   • In order to keep traffic moving, at our STOP, DROP, and GO zones, we ask that you:
     • STOP your vehicle temporarily.
     • DROP your belongings (unload your car) with the help of your personal guests.
     • GO park your car away from this area in a designated long-term parking location.
   • View a map of campus in order to prepare for parking and traffic patterns.
3. Pick up your Buffalo Gold Card on Move-In Day at the Buffalo Gold Card Office (for students without an existing student ID, who do not pick up their ID during NSO).

 After Move-In:

1. Meal Plans will not begin until Thursday, August 19 at 11:00am. Residents arriving sooner have the option of paying the door price at the Dining Hall, food court, and other dining options on campus.
2. Consolidation is the process by which Residential Living maximizes our room usage. We begin accepting Hall/Room Change Requests 7-10 days after classes begin. After the Hall/Room Change process is completed, residents who do not have a roommate and do not elect to reserve their room as a private and pay the private room rate will participate in Consolidation. It is recommended, if you find yourself without a roommate after move-in, to talk with your residence hall staff to find a roommate through the Hall/Room Change process.
3. Buff Branding begins following Thursday's formal Move-In Day. It is open to all new students.  On Thursday head over to the JBK to check in any time between 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Visit wtamu.edu/buffbranding for more details.

Parking

We recommend finding parking in the lots located around your assigned residence halls.  The recommended parking lots are Zones 5, 12, 13, 17, 24, 31.  To see which parking zone is closest to your assigned hall, visit the University map.  Additional parking can also be found at the First United Bank Center.

Directions to your Assigned Hall

Please find your assigned hall and follow the directions below:

Buff Hall  (click here for map)

• Approach campus on Russell Long Blvd./TX Spur 48. Turn south into the Zone 7 parking lot on Keith Powell Drive (between Buff and Conner Halls). Keep right and follow the direction of one-way signage and continue to the west side of Buff Hall until you see signs for the STOP, DROP and GO area. 

Centennial Hall  (click here for map)

• Approach campus on 4^th Avenue, turn north onto 26^th Street (a one-way street for this day) and continue until you see the signs directing you to turn right onto Lt. Jimmy Bean Street, where the STOP, DROP, & GO area is for Centennial Hall on the RIGHT. 

Cross Hall  (click here for map)

• Approach campus on 4^th Avenue, turn north onto 26^th Street (a one-way street for this day) and continue until you see the signs directing you to turn right on PFC Stephen Geurin Street; turn left into Zone 16 South parking lot, where the STOP, DROP, & GO area is for Cross Hall. 

Conner Hall  (click here for map)

• Approach campus on Russell Long Blvd./TX Spur 48. Turn south into the Zone 7 parking lot on Keith Powell Drive. Keep right and follow the direction of volunteers and continue to the south side of Conner Hall until you see signs for the STOP, DROP and GO area.

Founders Hall  (click here for map)

• Approach campus via Interstate-27 (I-27) and exit #106 (TX-217) for Canyon & Palo Duro State Park.  Head west (towards Canyon) on 4^th Ave, turn north (right) onto Hospital Drive, turn west (left) onto N. 2nd Avenue and follow the signs directing you into Zone 16 East parking lot, and then around to the north side of Founders Hall. Follow directions to the STOP, DROP and GO location.

Guenther Hall  (click here for map)

• Approach campus on Russell Long Blvd./TX Spur 48. Turn south into the Zone 7 parking lot on Keith Powell Drive. Keep right and follow the direction of volunteers and continue to the east side of Guenther Hall until you see signs for the STOP, DROP and GO area. 

Jarrett Hall  (click here for map)

• There will be two STOP, DROP, and GO zones for Jarrett Hall; pay attention to signage to know which one to stop at.  However, all residents should approach campus via Interstate-27 (I-27) and choose ONE of the two exit options:
  1. Exit #108 for Hunsley Road. Head west (towards Canyon) on Hunsley Road, turn south (left) onto WTAMU Drive (last turn before the overpass), turn right (west) onto Russell Long Blvd./TX Spur 48.
  2. Exit #106 (TX-217) for Canyon & Palo Duro State Park.  Head west (towards Canyon) on 4^th Ave, turn north (right) onto Russell Long Blvd./TX Spur 48 (in front of the First United Bank Center).

• You will then follow signs directing you to the front of Jarrett Hall. Students living in Units D,E,F,K,L,M will be the first STOP, DROP, GO (to the east of the main doors); Units A,B,C,G,H,J will be the second STOP, DROP, GO (to the west of the main doors). Follow directional signage into your designated STOP, DROP and GO location.

Jones Hall  (click here for map)

• Approach campus on Russell Long Blvd./TX Spur 48. Turn south into Zone 13 parking lot and follow signs directing you to the STOP, DROP and GO area on the north side of Jones Hall. 

Shirley Hall 

• Between 9am to 3pm (click here for map):  Approach campus on 4^th Avenue, turn north onto 26^th Street (a one-way street for this day) and continue until you see the signs directing you to the STOP, DROP, & GO area for Shirley Hall on the right side of the street.  After unloading, traffic will be directed east (right) onto Russell Long Blvd/TX Spur 48.
• After 3pm (click here for map):  Approach campus on 4^th Avenue, turn left north onto 26^th Street (a one-way street for this day) and continue until you see the signs directing you to turn right onto Lt. Jimmy Bean Street, where the STOP, DROP, & GO area is for Shirley Hall on the LEFT. 

We have a variety of needs during this event, from coordinating volunteers to carrying boxes to student rooms.  Volunteers will serve to greet, coordinate volunteers, unload vehicles, direct traffic to parking locations, answer questions, and carry belongings to student rooms. All volunteers will receive a free MOVE-IN HERD t-shirt to wear during their respective shifts (while supplies last).  Volunteers will be expected to complete our Move-In Herd Trainings prior to Move-In Day to receive your residence hall and position assignments, as well as to understand our STOP-DROP-GO move-in system.

Volunteers will be needed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on August 18 and 19; shifts will be 8:15-10:15 a.m., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., and 1:30-3:30 p.m.  If you and your organization are interested in serving on this year's Move-In Herd, complete the appropriate form below.  Each individual will need to complete the volunteer form. 

• Campus Students & Student Organizations (form opens August 1 at 9 a.m. & closes August 12 at 12 p.m.)
• Faculty/Staff & Community  (form opens June 1 at 9 a.m. & closes August 17 at 12 p.m.)

Students wishing to arrive early to the residence halls may do so if they serve on the Move-In Herd; August 13 will be the earliest move-in date for volunteers. They must serve at least TWO (4 hours) of the listed shifts on the Move-In Herd volunteer form and attend one of the Move-In Herd trainings (more info to come).  In addition to completing the Move-In Herd volunteer form, you will need to login to your myHousing Portal (through your Buff Portal) and complete the Move-In Herd Early Arrival Request form (located at the top).  The deadline for students to sign up is August 12 at 12 p.m.

Student volunteers who sign up, move in early, and do not show up for their shifts or the training, complete their full shifts, or are asked to leave as a result of their conduct, will be charged for their entire early arrival stay at $50 per day as well as the cost of the t-shirt ($10). 

Volunteers must complete our online Move-In Herd Training prior to Move-In Day to be oriented to volunteer expectations, traffic patterns, and receive residence hall assignments, as well as to understand our STOP-DROP-GO move-in system.  Attendance at this training is expected, even if you've attended in previous years, as there have been many changes to this year's move-in process.

• The online training will be available by clicking here (link will be available later this summer; it will also be emailed to all volunteers) beginning Wednesday, August 11 at 5 p.m.
  • Straw Bosses will have to attend an in-person training; dates/times will be provided later in the summer).
• A live Q&A Session will be broadcasted via ZOOM on Monday, August 16 at 12 p.m.; so be sure to complete your training prior to the Q&A and bring all your questions!