Spring Move-In

MOVE-IN REQUIREMENTS

Before the big day arrives, make sure to complete the following requirements:

1. Obtain your Student ID to have access to the hall and meals when you move-in. All students must have one. Follow the next steps:

    • Log in to OneTech (onetech.atu.edu)  with your username and password.
    • Go to the "Banner Self Service" box located on the OneTech home page.
    • Click on the "Student" folder.
    • Go to the link for "Online Student ID Request Form"
    • Follow the prompts to upload your photo

2. Make sure you are enrolled in classes. Contact your academic advisor if you are not sure.

3. Get informed about financial deadlines to make sure payments are made on time and avoid being dropped for non-pay. Contact Student Accounts for more information.

MOVE-IN DATES & TIMES

 

NEW STUDENTS

  • Thursday, January 09, 2025 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm by appointment
  • Needing to Arrive After January 09, 2025
    • Arriving Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm: Go to the Residence Life office in Doc Bryan 153
    • Arriving after hours and weekends: Go to your hall and call RA on duty (number posted on the door)
SETTING UP A MOVE IN APPOINTMENT

Appointments will be available for selection from December 03, 2024 at 10am until January 03, 2025 at 8pm.

  • Go to housing portal and login with OneTech credentials
  • Click Appointments
  • Select Spring 2025-Only Move In
  • Set Appointment (if needing to cancel the appointment, follow the same steps but click on cancel appointment then set a new one)
  • Check your Tech email for appointment confirmation and instructions


RETURNING STUDENTS

  • Starting Saturday, January 11, 2025 at noon. No appointment required.
  • Current campus residents (fall residents returning from Winter Break to live in their room for spring) can move back starting January 11, 2025 at noon.
  • Current campus residents needing to move back before January 11, 2025 must request Winter Break Stay.
  • Current campus residents needing to move back after January 11, 2025 should return directly to their hall.


MOVE-IN STEPS FOR NEW STUDENTS

WHAT TO BRING
  • Bring Tech ID or Picture ID. No keys will be provided without ID. For instructions on how to obtain a TechID, visit here 
    • While a temporary card may be provided to access your building, this card will not work for meals at the cafeteria.
  • Housing Confirmation email with QR code 
    • Print or take a picture of the move in email containing your QR code 
    • Email will be sent on the afternoon of January 06
  • Moving supplies. (Carts and dollies may be available in limited quantity) 

Step 1.  Complete Emergency Contact Form by January 06, 2025 at Noon

  • Form will be available December 17, 2024 on Roompact
  • Log in with OneTech credentials at www.roompact.com
  • Go to Forms
  • Select Emergency Contact Form and complete

Step 2. Go to Doc Bryan 153

  • Arrive at Doc Bryan 153 at the time of your appointment
  • Enter through O Street (across from Whatta-Burger)
  • Park in the parking lots next to Tucker Coliseum. See parking map for more info
  • Walk Across the street to Doc Bryan and follow the signs to the Residence Life office


Step 3: Verify Emergency Contact Form has been completed

  • Show Housing Confirmation email or a picture of it.
    • If the form was completed at least 48 hours before arrival, the email will say “Emergency Contact Verified”
  • Emergency contact form should be completed before move-in day to ensure a quick check-in process
  • If the form has not been completed, you will be directed to the Emergency Contact Verification station to complete it

Step 4: Check in at the front desk

  • Pick up residence hall keys

Step 5: Go to your Hall (see map)

    • Pull up in front of your residence hall and unload all belongings. You will have 5-10 minutes to unload. Do not leave car unattended in front of the hall.
    • Move your vehicle to the assigned parking lot for your residence hall
    • Move your belongings to your room.
    • Set up your room. You are home!

Step 6: Complete Room Damage Report and Roommate Agreement

    • Go to www.roompact.com
    • Login with OneTech credentials 
    • Click on Forms
    • Select Room Damage Report
      • Report any preexisting room conditions as soon as you move in.
        • This allows Residence Life to properly assess damages upon check out and prevent unnecessary charges to your account at the end of the year
    • Select Roommate Agreement
    • Complete and submit by January 24, 2025

ARRIVING AFTER JANUARY 09, 2025
  • Arriving Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:00pm: Go to the Residence Life office in Doc Bryan 153
  • Arriving after hours and weekends: Go to your hall and call RA on duty (number posted on the door)
ARRIVING BEFORE JANUARY 09, 2025

WHAT TO BRING/NOT TO BRING                        Moving Tips

 

MEAL PLANS

  • Spring 2025
    • Start January 12, 2025 with dinner
    • End May 07, 2025 with lunch

  • All on campus students except those living in the University Commons Apartments are required to purchase a meal plan. Meal plans are semester based and are designed to offer convenience, variety, and affordability with varying combinations of meals. Meal plans are non-transferable. Any inquiries for meal plans should be directed to Student Accounts at (479) 968-027.

  • How do I purchase a meal plan? 
    • On- Campus residents: Select your meal plan in the housing portal after you sign your housing contract, make the $100 room prepayment, and select or are assigned a room.
    • Off-campus students: Should purchase a commuter meal plan following the next steps:
      • Log in to OneTech with your username and password
      • Access the main menu next to the ATU Logo
      • From the main menu, click "Self-Service Banner (SSB)"
      • Click on the "Student" tab
      • Click on the "Commuter Meal Plan Sign-Up" block

  • Can I change my meal plan? Yes. Until the 5th day of classes at 5 p.m.
    • Spring Semester Change Deadline: January 17, 2025, 5 p.m. 
    • On campus students may change their meal plan in the housing portal.