Moving into campus housing

Students tend to over-pack when moving to campus. The list that follows details some things that you may want to consider bringing, as well as some things not permitted in the apartments. Many students bring the things they are going to use right away with them, and then later trade things out during a weekend home or the Thanksgiving or semester break periods. For example, you most likely won't need a winter coat until November, so you could leave that at home in August and bring it later in the year. Throughout the year, you might also choose to bring certain items home to lighten the load for when you move off-campus.

Items to bring

A cart or dolly! We have a number of carts available during move-in weekend, but bring your own to skip the wait and move into your new home quicker.

• Alarm clock
• Area rug or carpeting, if desired (floors are tile)
• Bed (Unfurnished Apartments only)
• Bed linens (sheets must be twin extra-long)
• Blankets
• Pillows
• Couch
• Coffee tables
• Dressers
• Night stands
• Dining Table
• Camera
• Clothes and hangers
• TV and coaxial cable – Flat screen televisions cannot be mounted to the wall.
• Ethernet cord
• Computer with surge protector
• School supplies and cleaning supplies
• Standing floor lamp
• Extension cords and power strips
• First-aid kit and sewing kit
• Flashlight
• Iron and ironing board
• Laundry bag/basket, detergent and fabric softener
• Toiletries and medications
• Toilet paper and paper towels
• Towels and washcloths
• Umbrella
• Posters/photos/other decorations
• Removable wall adhesive – Posters may be hung on walls using removable adhesive only.
• Shower curtain
• Refrigerators less than five cubic feet, 115 volts and 45 inches in height (limit one per person or two per room)

What not to bring

• Candles
• Space heaters
• Oil lamps
• Deep freezers
• Alcohol/drugs
• Crockpots
• George Foreman Grills
• Halogen lamps
• Hot pots
• Electric skillets
• Electric blankets
• Incense
• Firearms or weapons
• Routers
• Pets (other than non-flesh-eating fish)
• Waterbeds

Things to discuss with your roommate(s)

Discuss the items you and your roommate(s) plan to bring to campus. Coordinate with one another to avoid having duplicate items, and agree on items you can share to save space. Begin the conversation early about using each other's things.
For example, if you plan to share cleaning supplies, how will you divide responsibility for replenishing them throughout the year when you are running low? Most students coordinate:

• Desk and floor lamps (no overhead lighting in most rooms)
• Bath mat
• Microwave
• Mini refrigerator
• TV, coaxial cable and DVD player
• Wastebasket and trash bags
• Cleaning supplies, including broom, dustpan and mop (you are responsible for cleaning your room or personal space)

For a full list of prohibited or permitted items, visit our Community Living guide, page 21. 

Unfurnished apartments only

Students who live in University Towers should discuss with their roommates who will provide the larger items such as sofas and dining room tables to avoid having multiples in your apartment.

Wayne State University requires residents who will live in housing to stay up to date on routine vaccinations and to have an immunization record on file. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended, but not required. To learn more about which vaccinations are required and how to submit your vaccination record, visit go.wayne.edu/vaccine-verification.

Accidents happen! It’s important to know that you may be responsible for remediation cost if there is major damage caused to your unit or the building due to a policy violation or negligence. Although not required, we strongly recommend that you look into purchasing renter's insurance or reviewing your own family insurance policy to determine what items are covered. We encourage you to look for options online.

The Community Living Guide (CLG) is the Office of Housing and Residential Life's official document that outlines all of the rules and regulations of living in university housing. The CLG also has important information about services offered in your building and other valuable resources to help make your stay on campus enjoyable and memorable.

To view the CLG, visit housing.wayne.edu/pdf/community-living-guide.pdf. Printed copies are available at the front desk of every building.

Get Inclusive:  Voices for Change - Online Training for Students

The university has partnered with Get Inclusive, an educational technology company, to develop an interactive training program for all WSU students called "Voices for Change."  This web-based course focuses on several topics of critical importance to students including:

• Consent and sexual violence;
• Identities and inclusion;
• Alcohol and other drugs; and
• Hazing and Intimidation.

To access "Voices for Change," log in with your AccessID and password at the following link:  Voices for Change.

Please visit the FAQ section on titleix.wayne.edu for answers to frequently asked questions or email support@getinclusive.com.

Your roommate(s) information for the academic year is available online by logging into your self-service portal. You can log on to this site by using your AccessID and password. If you do not currently have an assigned roommate, you can check back periodically online to see if one has been assigned.

Please contact your roommate before move-in day to coordinate what to bring to avoid overcrowding in your room/suite. You may also want to begin discussing ground rules for your room or expectations you may have while living together.

In addition to having campus volunteers to help assist moving in, residents are permitted to have friends and family help on move-in day.

Start your journey with sustainability in mind! As you move into your new home away from home the Office of Campus Sustainability is here to help you kick off your year on a green note. On move-on day recycle your boxes, packaging, and even styrofoam! Let's work together to keep our campus clean and green. Please take your recyclables to the posted designated areas and our team will make sure they are properly sorted and placed in the right containers.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (also known as FERPA) affords students certain rights concerning their student educational records. When a student reaches the age of 18 or begins attending a post-secondary institution regardless of age, FERPA transfers the rights to the student. This limits the student educational record information that may be released to third parties (including parents and guardians) without the student's permission unless it is considered “directory information”. Wayne State University fully complies with FERPA. 
  
At New Student Orientation and Parent Orientation, FERPA is discussed in detail, and students are given the opportunity to fill out a FERPA waiver allowing a designated person to have access to their educational record. 
  
For more information regarding FERPA Links to an external site. and how Wayne State complies with this law. 
  
To fill out the Records Release Authorization form click here Links to an external site..