CAC Campus Housing Move In
Move In Countdown
Mandatory New Resident Orientation to Residence Life
All New Residents are required to complete a mandatory online orientation to Residence Life. A link will appear on as a next step once you have completed the Housing Application. To complete the orientation you will need to have access to the internet, and a web browser. Upon completion of the Orientation, you will need to complete a short knowledge quiz.
Move-In Events
January 17, 2026
12 pm – 6 pm Scheduled Move-In (see your timeslot below)
January 18, 2026
12 pm – 6 pm Scheduled Move-In (see your timeslot below)
January 20-29, 2026 (Dates and times will be sent to your CAC email)
Mandatory All-Resident Meeting – Student Union
Required Fire Drill – Instructions will be available in your room and sent to your CAC email account
Community Meetings – Each RA will host a mandatory community meeting. Every resident is required to attend their assigned meeting. Meeting locations and times will be announced closer to move-in day.
Spring Welcome Festival (for both students and guests. for more details click here)
Hot Chocolate Social – Residence Life Classroom, A Building (first floor, exterior entrance)
Spring 2026 Move In Schedule
January 17, 2026 – Upon arrival to campus please enter the first parking lot (Lot A) and drive to the last lot near the 3 story Tower Building. Check In will occur in the Residence Life Classroom with an entrance facing the parking lot. Follow the signs!
Please make sure to have your Photo ID (preferably a CAC ID Card) and your CAC Student ID Number.
Resident Check-in Times
Please refer to your move-in email for specific check in time.
12 pm – 12:30 pm = Room Numbers 1300-1350
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm = Room Numbers A2302A-A2325B
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm = Room Numbers 1200 – 1236
Closed for lunch 2:30 – 3:30
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm = Room Numbers A2202A-A2225-B
Start Packing!
Here is a list of things you will need to bring and leave at home! Click on each section for more information!
Bedding and Linens
Linens
Every year, our goal is to ensure that every student arrives with the right size XL sheets on move-in day. This bedding can be tricky to find so we have made available a varied selection of custom-sized bedding that’s assured to fit and last until graduation. We also have a wide selection of extra-long comforters, extra-long mattress pads, pillows, storage solutions, extra-long thermal blankets, and anything else you may need for your new college residence hall room.
Remember to Pack!
Please make sure to check out the list of things you can bring and things you should leave home. We want to make sure you are set up in your new room and aren’t surprised when you get here!
- Sheets (Extra Long Twin/ 36 X 80)
- Blanket/Bedspread
- Mattress Cover/Pad
- Pillows
- Towels
- Wastebasket
- Alarm Clock
- Telephone/Answering Machine
- Radio/Stereo
- TV/DVD/Video Games
- Coaxial cable for your TV
- Fan
- Computer/Laptop/Tablet
- Area Rug
- Book bag
- Hangers
- Surge Protector (UL rated ONLY)
- Iron/ Ironing Board
- Personal Care Items and Clothes
- Shower Shoes
- Pictures and Posters
- Desk Supplies
- Bowl, Cup, Plate, & Utensils
- Laundry Supplies
- Address Book, Paper, Stamps
Do not bring the following!
In addition, here is a list of items that are considered health and safety hazards and as such you are NOT allowed to have, so please DO NOT BRING these:
- Mini Refrigerators and Microwaves (A MicroFridge unit is provided by the College in each student room)
- George Foreman/BBQ/Hibachi Grills (or grills of any other kind)
- Toasters/Toaster Ovens
- Hot Plates
- Candles
- Incense
- Halogen Lamps
- Lava Lamps
- Black Lights
- Stringed-type lights (i.e. Christmas lights)
- Hookahs
- Pets (except fish-tank in no larger than 10-gallon tanks)
- Drugs (other than your prescriptions) or any drug paraphernalia
- Alcohol (or empty alcohol bottles)
- Weapons (fireworks, firecrackers, BB guns, paint guns, etc)
