Move-In Tips
New Student move-in begins next week and we are very excited for all our new students to be joining us on campus. To ensure the move-in process goes as smoothly as possible we want to share some various move in tips and tricks to make this an efficient experience for everyone. Please note your student received an email from the Office of Student Housing and Residence Life earlier this week highlighting key information regarding their housing assignment, move-in date & time, their mailing address, and much more. Make sure your student takes the time to read this communication in full before they move to campus this fall. Below are some of the key tips and information you should know prior to move-in day.
Members of the Family Resource Council and the Office of Parent & Family Services will be available during move-ins on Wednesday, August 21 and Saturday, August 24. Please stop by our tables in New Freshmen Residence Hall and Blazer Hall to pick up your Family Survival Kits, write a postcard to your student, and receive additional information about services available to you as a family member of a UAB student.
Traffic Reminders
- A SECTION OF I-20/59 IN DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM IS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION, PLEASE KEEP THAT IN MIND AS YOU PLAN YOUR ROUTE TO CAMPUS.
- DUE TO MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION ZONES AROUND THE RESIDENCE HALLS, WE ANTICIPATE ADDITIONAL CONGESTION AND TRAFFIC FLOW CHANGES, INCLUDING TEMPORARY ONE WAY STREETS. PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION AND PATIENCE IN AND AROUND THE RESIDENCE HALLS. THANK YOU.
Move-In Information
To help ensure that move-in day goes as smoothly as possible we have a few helpful hints below:
- Ensure your student reads and prints their email from Student Housing and Residence Life: Student Housing and Residence Life will be sending all students a separate email on Friday, August 16 with additional information about their move-in. Students should print out this email and place it on the dashboard of all cars when moving in on Wednesday, August 21 and Saturday, August 24. With the volume of students moving in on those days, it will help our volunteers and staff direct you where you need to go during move-in day
- Please pardon our progress: because of construction around the residence halls, traffic will be affected and some roads are narrowed or one way. The wait time to reach unloading zones may be long. We appreciate your patience as we make every effort to move our students in swiftly and safely.
- If moving in on Wednesday, 8/21 or Saturday, 8/24, please pay particular attention to the route for your student's assigned residence hall on the map below. Move-in traffic will approach campus from the west (from I-65), and side streets will be monitored to prevent cars from entering the line from alternative locations.
- Because of the limited amount of space due to construction, do not bring box trucks or trailers. Oversized transport will be directed to park and unload away from the residence hall entrances to facilitate the optimal flow of traffic.
- In order to minimize your wait time, please do not arrive before your student's assigned move-in time listed below.
- Please ensure all boxes and un-boxed belongings, are labeled with your student's residence hall, room number, and name.
- We will have volunteers on Wednesday and Saturday to help unload your student's items to their room. We ask that one person stays with each car at all times.
- Parking will be available in the 16th Street Parking Deck.
Mailing & Packages
All packages, for residents on campus, are delivered to the Package Room which can be accessed from outside of Blazer Hall. When a package arrives we will log in the information and send your student a confirmation email and instructions on how to pick up their packages. That email will give you instructions on how, where, and when you can pick up your package. Package room hours vary depending on the time of year.
The package room is open:
Monday-Friday 9-7pm
Saturday: 10-4pm
Sunday 4-8pm
Package Reminders:
- Make sure the package has your student's complete name (do not use just your first name, or a nickname). If it does not match our roster it will be returned to the sender.
WiFi & Internet Connections
UAB Residence Halls have their own WiFi network called MyResNet.
For your convenience, your student can set up their account before arriving on campus:
1. Go to www.myresnet.com.
2. Fill out all of the sign-up information.
3. Create their account.
4. Once your student moves onto campus they will be able to access WiFi.
If you have questions regarding internet service, there are 3 different options for help: Call 1-866-478-8865, Chat www.myresnet.com, or Email support@myresnet.com
Lofting & Bunking Beds
Residents are required to notify Student Housing and Residence Life should they desire to have their beds bunked within the first three (3) weeks of each semester. Requests should be submitted via the UAB Housing Maintenance Request system (www.uab.edu/fixit) by September 13, 2019. If any requests are approved after that date, there will be a $25 charge. The Student Housing and Residence Life facilities team will begin bunking beds the week of September 9th (after room change week).
Should a student wish to have their bed unbunked or wish to cancel a previous request, please submit that information to the UAB Housing Maintenance Request system (www.uab.edu/fixit). These requests can be made at any time during the academic semester.
Residents in all buildings can now have their beds lofted. For information on ordering your bed to be lofted, please contact the Collegiate Bed Loft Company at cblorder.com.
Community Engagement Text Messaging
You and your student can opt in to receive UAB community information and updates by texting the keyword UABWELCOME (not case sensitive, no spaces) to 888-777.
Safety On Campus
Safety is a top priority at UAB. We have an accredited police force that patrols our campus 24 hours a day. A supervisor and several officers from the UAB Police Department’s special Student Housing Police Precinct routinely patrol the residence halls and parking areas on foot and on bicycle. Officers conduct programs and activities to help your student remain and feel safe on campus. Nevertheless, it is hard to prevent all thefts and accidents, which is why we encourage you to consider acquiring insurance to cover your student's belongings.
College Plus is the personal property insurance plan specifically designed for college students. They offer insurance on phone and laptop damage and all of the personal property that is in your student’s residence hall room from theft, accidents and flooding.
- Deductibles as low as $25
- Premiums as low as $66/year
- Unlimited claims
- Coverage starting up to $2,000 per accident
College Plus Protection is an advantage over your typical homeowners coverage that contains high deductibles and does not cover small electronics and accidental damages. They offer a comprehensive policy that is designed specifically for the college student. To learn more or sign up for the insurance, click here.
Another great resource for you is the free app Rave Guardian, which has multiple safety functions, including a safety timer and quick access to campus police.
Contact Us!
If you have any other questions feel free to contact us at 205-996-0400 or studenthousing@uab.edu. We cannot wait to see you soon!