What not to bring is equally as important as what to bring. Therefore, students, especially first-years, are strongly encouraged not to bring everything on move-in day that they think they might need during the course of the
year.
Alumni & Family Weekend and scheduled holidays provide additional opportunities to bring back personal items.
What to Bring
Clothes
- Everyday wear for September through November
- Light jacket and rain gear
- Workout/Wellness gear
- Interview/Professional clothes
Health and Safety
- Washable Cloth Masks & Face Coverings
- Digital Thermometer
- Facial tissues
- Small First-Aid Kit
- Hand sanitizer
- Prescription medicines (including inhalers for students with asthma)
- Allergy medication (e.g. epi-pen, etc.)
- Over the counter medications (i.e. Tylenol/Ibuprofen, Aspirin)
- Lock box for controlled medications
- Health Insurance Card
Cleaning Supplies
- Sanitizing wipes
- Dish soap
- Duster/Swiffer
- Small vacuum
- Laundry basket/bag, mesh laundry bag to wash masks
- Laundry detergent for high efficiency laundry machines
- Dryer Sheets
Academic Prep
- Headphones with Microphone for virtual meetings
- Computer (laptop, with lock, recommended)
- Webcam (if computer is not equipped)
- USB flash drive or story
- Backpack/book bag and personal planner
- Textbooks
- School Supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks)
- Device chargers (phone, computer, tablet)
General Items
- Outdoor chair/Lawn Chair
- Umbrella
- Items for Hobbies (example: videogames, small sports equipment, sheet music)
- Refillable/reusable water bottle
- Snacks
Room
- Comforter, Sheet Set, and Pillows
- Plastic containers with lids for storage (stackable containers are good)
- UL-approved power strip
- Desk Lamp
- Fan (if in non-air-conditioned Residence Hall)
- Small recycling and trash bin
- Pictures and Posters to decorate the walls (blue tape or wall putty is recommended for mounting)
- Small TV and Roku Device to stream Philo TV (Philo TV is also accessible on tablets and computers without a Roku Device)
- Hangers
Personal Care
- Bathrobe, shower shoes, towels, and washcloths
- Soap and/or body wash and shampoo
- Toothbrush, Toothbrush cover, toothpaste
- Deodorant/Antiperspirant
- Shaving cream and razors
- Shower Caddy
What to Not Bring
Unpermitted Items
The following items are NOT PERMITTED in the Residence Halls for Fall 2020. Please leave these items at home.
- Halogen bulbs and/or lamps
- Hotplates, toasters, and toaster ovens
- Coffee makers with an open heating source
- Electric frying pans
- "George Foreman" or similar-type grills
- Microwave ovens and refrigerators (only the University-issued micro-fridge is permitted)
- Air conditioners
- Humidifiers
- Mercury thermometers
- Candles
- Pets (other than fish in a container of 10 gallons or less)
- Large Electronics
- Mattress/Waterbeds
- Wi-Fi printers
- Routers/Personal Wi-Fi Hot Spots
- Non-Roku streaming devices (apple TV, amazon fire stick will not work with the University’s Wi-Fi)
- Additional room furniture (couches, futons etc.) is strongly discouraged for Fall 2020
Can families bring two cars when moving students in?
Fairfield recommends each student only bring one car to move in. However, we will not limit vehicle access to campus. Students are encouraged to keep personal belongings to a minimum for the fall semester. Students should pack what will make them feel comfortable, but also be prepared to move quickly if circumstances beyond our control will require Residence Hall closing without advanced notice.
When moving in, can the two guests switch who stays at the car and who is in the building with the student?
Yes. Only one guest can be inside at a time for social distancing purposes.
Can students leave and then return to campus after moving in?
We are requesting students remain on-campus for the weekend once they have moved in so that they limit their exposure to those outside the Fairfield University community. We will have a full schedule of engagement opportunities between their move-in date and the first day of classes to help new students transition to campus and start building connections with their peers.
Can families remain on-campus after moving their students in?
Families will be asked to depart campus once their student's 90-minute move-in slot ends to allow for a lower campus density and social distancing with the halls.
Can families return to campus later after moving their students in to say final goodbyes or bring additional items?
Immediate family members are able to come to campus after move-in weekend, but aren't allowed inside the residence halls. It is recommended families keep in touch virtually as much as possible and items are mailed instead of hand-delivered to campus. Since the staggered move-in process occurs all weekend, we ask that folks who are not actively moving students in avoid coming to campus to help with traffic flow and on-campus density.
Which first-year residence halls have air conditioning?
Campion and Jogues are air conditioned but Gonzaga, Loyola, and Regis are not.
Do guests assisting with move-in need to download the LiveSafe app?
Anyone entering campus needs to complete the Health Verification Survey that is housed on the LiveSafe app. The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
When will students receive their mailbox/on-campus mailing address information?
Students will be emailed their mailbox number and combination the week of August 17.
How are the residence hall rooms configured?
While each room will have a default set-up where one set of furniture (desk, bed, dresser, wardrobe) is on each side, students are able to reconfigure their furniture however they choose as long as the egresses are clear. Roommates should discuss furniture configuration together once everyone has moved in.
Will common kitchens and lounges in the residence halls be open for student use?
They will be locked in order to ensure social distancing but can be used by reservation.
How will the use of laundry bins and dollies work when moving in?
We will have laundry bins available for use at every residence hall. Families are asked to use the same bin for their entire move-in process so they can be cleaned between uses. Families are welcome to bring their own dollies and carts as well. Elevator traffic flow will be monitored by staff.
Can students raise or loft their beds?
If students are interested in raising their beds a few inches, they should buy and bring bed raisers. If students want to loft or bunk their beds, they will need to submit a work order with Facilities once on-campus.
How will students be engaged between the time they move in and the first day of classes?
We will have a full schedule of engagement opportunities between when they move in and the first day of classes to help new students orient to campus and start building connections with their peers. Students will follow a schedule based off of their move-in time. There are required and optional, in-person and virtual, and formal and informal components. Downtime is built into the schedule.
What type of Roku device is needed for students to access TV?
Philo Edu delivers live TV and DVR capabilities to laptops, tablets, smartphones, and Roku-enabled TV sets anywhere on the University network for all on-campus residents. Visit www.fairfield.edu/philo for more information about Philo Edu.
Can we arrive early for our move-in shift?
No, please arrive at your assigned time. Cars will be held in staging areas if they arrive too early.
Where can we find the recommended packing list?
Right on the next tab under "What to Bring & Not to Bring".
When will students receive their room keys and StagCards?
All cars will be directed to check-in areas, where students will exit the car to get their room key and StagCard before heading to their residence hall.
What will students do for food after moving in?
Dining services have been spread across campus to allow for social distancing. Students will be assigned to a specific location and should only go to that one to grab and go or grab and sit their meal, using their meal plan.
