Move-In Information

Fall Semester

New student move-in for fall 2022 will occur by appointment only on August 18, 19, and 20. Please check your UNG email the first week in July for the opportunity to sign up for a move-in appointment. Students must submit a photo for their UNG Nighthawks Card prior to coming to campus

Move-in Information

Move-in will be by appointment only August 18, 19, and 20. UNG classes begin on August 22. Please check your UNG email the first week in July for the opportunity to sign up for a move-in appointment. Only two cars are permitted per student, and only two guests will be permitted for each student.

UNG Nighthawks ID Card

UNG students must bring their UNG Nighthawks ID card with them to check into the residence halls. New students may pick up their ID card at orientation. Students not attending an in-person orientation may submit their Nighthawks ID photo online at least 3 days prior to their move-in and pick up thier card at move-in.

Changed Your Mind About Attending UNG?

Students who completed a housing contract with Residence Life and will not attend UNG should e-mail residencelife@ung.edu and attach a completed cancellation form as soon as possible.

Spring Semester

New student move-in for spring 2023 will occur on Sunday, January 8 from noon - 2 p.m. Students must submit a photo for their UNG Nighthawks Card prior to coming to campus.

Move-In Information

New residents moving into the residence halls for spring semester should receive an e-mail from Residence Life that contains important room and roommate information. This e-mail also includes the day/time for move-in and the building into which you will be checking. Please note that students should not arrive before the assigned move-in time, as they will not be allowed to move-in early.

UNG Nighthawks ID Card

Students must bring their UNG Nighthawks ID card with them to check into the residence halls. Students will not have access to the dining hall without it.

For Specific Hall Info

Move-In Checklist

Refer to the "Moving In" tab on individual residence hall pages.

What You'll Need

Provided Items

(based on double occupancy)

2 beds - Beds may be bunked or left single (beds in Patriot Hall cannot be bunked)
2 twin XL mattresses
2 chests
2 desks
2 chairs
2 wardrobes or closets
Window with blinds
Two data ports (only one data port per room in The Commons)
Wi-Fi

This list provides suggestions from current residents. You do not have to bring all of this, and you may want to contact your roommate in advance and decide what the two of you can share. Remember, there is limited space in the rooms.

Academic Materials

A computer (though there is a computer lab in all residence halls)
Notebooks
Pens & pencils
Index cards & highlighter markers
Paper clips, folders, and other school supplies
Calculator
Planner

Personal Items

Stereo/noise-canceling headphones/earbuds
Small tool set
Flashlight
Umbrella/rain jacket
Shower caddy with holes in the bottom
Robe
Shower shoes
A pillow
Pictures from home
Sun glasses
Backpack
Jacket
Pajamas that you'll feel comfortable wearing on the hall
Slippers
A few of your favorite things that makes you feel comfortable

Room organization & decoration

Calendar/planner
Dry erase board and pens for door
Study lamp
Smart TV or TV with casting device (Roku, AppleTV, Chromecast, etc.)
Small refrigerator (30 inches tall or less)
Sealed containers for food
A hot pot
Extra clothes hangers
Posters and simple decorations
Lightweight picture frames for walls
Small fan
Anything that will save space, such as stackable shelves, storage containers, something to put shoes in/on
Push pins or frog tape

Other supplies

Snack food and drinks
Basic eating utensils, plate, bowl, cups, etc.
Manual can opener
Flashlight, batteries
HE laundry detergent
Laundry detergent
Laundry basket
Iron
Extra towels, sheets and blankets
Stress relievers (games, books, etc.)
Grounded extension cords and surge protectors
Safety pins
Trash can
Small vacuum cleaner or electric sweeper
Toilet paper (Suite style and Apartment style)
Shower curtain (Suite style and Apartment style)
Toilet Plunger (Suite style and Apartment style)
Bathroom cleaning supplies (Suite style and Apartment style)
Outdoor sandals*
Camping hammock*
A smile and an open mind

*If you are outdoorsy

DON'T Bring

Any items with an asterisk (*) are prohibited.

Lots of stuffed animals
Lots of knick-knacks
All of your clothes and shoes (Pack for the season.)
Everything in your room at home
All of your high school memorabilia
Desk or other large pieces of furniture
Expensive or irreplaceable collectibles or jewelry
Space heaters*
Wireless routers*
Non-LED string lights*
E-cigarettes/vapes/tobacco products*
Hoverboards*
Cooking appliances with exposed heating elements*
Pets* (Only fish or Emotional Support Animals pre-registered through UNG Student Accessibility Services are allowed.)
Incense or Candles*
George Forman Grills*(permitted in Owen Hall)
Microwave* (only prohibited in Lewis Annex and Donovan Hall)
- Microwaves are permitted in the Commons, but they can only be placed on the common area wall (between the two rooms) due to outlet voltage limits.
Toasters* (permitted in Owen Hall)
Alcohol bottles/containers*
Any items or furniture picked up from the street*

Move-in Information

UNG Nighthawks ID Card

Changed Your Mind About Attending UNG?