First Year Housing Assignment & Move-In FAQ

The Office of Residential Life is excited to welcome the class of 2030 to the residential communities at Wesleyan.  We know that you likely have questions about what to expect regarding your residence hall, room assignment, and arrival day.  We've answered some of our most Frequently Asked Questions below to assist you in preparing for your arrival on campus.  

Have a question thats not answered below?  Please submit a ResLife Inquiry via your WesPortal and a member of our team will be happy to assist.

• Where can I see my room assignment?
  Room assignments are live and you are able to view your room assignment in WesPortal following this series of clicks: Offices & Services > Residential Life >  Portal X.  Once in PortalX you should navigate to the three lines on the left-hand side of the red menu bar and proceed to click home under that menu.  If you are still unable to see an assignment after following the above instructions try clearing out your cache/cookies as that may be the cause.?
• What if I didn't get the housing assignment I was hoping for?

  Students tend to view their housing assignment as a significant part of their first-year experience. While we understand this inclination, we have found that students’ residential experiences depend more on the connections they make rather than the assigned residence hall or room type.

  Students quickly discover that each hall has its own positive attributes, and all provide the ability to make plenty of friends, regardless of the location. The campus is fairly compact, with all of the residences within a five-to-ten-minute walk to any other part of campus. Wherever you are housed, at least half the residents will be from your class.

• Why didn't I get into the Community Based Living option I preferenced?
  We have limited spaces in Community Based Living and work on assigning spaces based on interest and availability. You will have a chance to apply for a CBLV for your rising Sophomore year, as well.
• How do I sign up for a time slot for move-in?
  Please refer to the Fall Check-in webpage linked here.
• How do I get to campus for move-in?

  Please use the following address in GPS to get to campus: 303 High Street, Middletown, CT.  

  Once you turn on to High Street, please turn off GPS and follow the posted signs to your specific residence hall.  Move-in for some residence halls takes does not align with the building street address. There will be signage to help guide you and plenty of staff on hand to answer any questions!

• What does move-in look like for New Student Arrival Day?
  Once you arrive at your residential building, you will head to the check-in table with a picture ID to receive your key and move-in information. Any parents, family members, or other people with you should remain with the vehicle and begin unloading, following the instructions of the student staff working. Once the vehicle is fully unloaded, it should be moved to a dedicated parking lot – a QR code with directions will be provided. Vehicles need to be fully unloaded and moved within 30 minutes of arriving at the residential building. Vehicles left for longer than 30 minutes may be towed. ResLife student staff, Orientation Leaders, Academic Peer Advisors, and members of sports teams will assist in moving belongings to your room. Please make sure to place all items together when unloading the vehicle. It can be helpful to have them labeled with the building and room number. 
• Can I bring my pet to campus for move-in?

  We do not encourage pet family members to join in the move-in fun. The only pets allowed in residential facilities are fish in a 10-gallon tank or smaller. No other pets are not allowed in residential facilities, even for a quick visit.

  Emotional Support Animals are approved through Accessibility Services. People with service animals should inform Accessibility Services and Residential Life they have an animal on campus. 

• What are the dimensions of my room?
  Wesleyan's housing stock is very diverse, with multiple room sizes within each building, so it is difficult to provide room dimensions. The floor plans will help give a sense of the space, but they are not to scale. We advise if you plan to have something large in your room, to wait until after Arrival Day when you see the space.
• What's provided in my room?
  Every student receives a desk, chair, dresser, extra long twin bed (Twin XL), bookcase and closet or wardrobe.  The furniture is movable, with the exception of some Foss Hill (West College and Nicolson) rooms that have built-in units. Most beds are adjustable in height, so risers are not needed. At its lowest level, the mattress is 15” from the floor. There are shades or vertical blinds on the windows. Bennet, Clark, Writer's Block (156 High) and 200 Church have sheet rock walls, the others are cinder block. Almost all of the rooms have tile floors. Should students bring a rug, we find a 5x7 best fits most spaces.  Roommates should coordinate who will bring shared items, such as rugs and refrigerators, so as not to end up with duplicates. We encourage all students to limit what they pack and assess their needs upon arrival. There are a number of stores in the area, including Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot, Staples, and Bed, Bath and Beyond, so additional items can easily be purchased.
• Can I bring my own furniture?
  We advise you to wait to purchase additional furniture until after you've moved-in. Please note that any furniture that is provided by Wesleyan must remain in the room. Physical Plant will not remove Wesleyan furniture from residence hall rooms.
• What's in my building?
  Each first-year building has a kitchen, lounge, study space, and laundry facilities. You can more specifics about each building, including floor plans, bathroom information, and more, on it's corresponding website.  Click here for the list of first-year housing communities.
• Are there any items I cannot bring to campus?

  Yes, there are several items that are not permitted on campus or in your residence hall room.  Please review the fire safety guidelines - https://www.wesleyan.edu/firesafety/guidelines.html.

  Note that cooking appliances outside of microwaves and coffee makers or water kettles with an automatic shutoff are not allowed in resident rooms. Any other appliances must be stored and used in the kitchen or should not be brought to campus. 

  Window air conditioners are not allowed anywhere on campus, unless it’s an approved accommodation and supplied and installed by Physical Plant.  

• Should I get renter’s insurance?
  All students whose belongings are not covered by a parent’s homeowners insurance should purchase a renter’s insurance policy, such as those offered by GradGuard.