Moving In

New First Year Students (Fall 2023)

New enrolling First Year students will select a Move-In Arrival Time Slot to move in during the date/times below:

Date	Time	Location
Sunday, August 27, 2023	8am - 2:30pm	Sulzberger Annex

Access Barnard will invite a select number of Opportunity Program, international (on F1 visas), and FLI First Year students to participate in a pre-orientation program, which will move in earlier.

Detailed information about move-in will be shared with students closer to that day.

Additional information for new enrolling students and their families is available at ntbw.net/info-for/incoming-students-families.

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REMINDER! Please make sure you're complete all the forms for various offices on the New Enrolling Student Guide (PDF), including:

• Submitting the photo for your Student ID card
• Submitting the required Health Forms (otherwise students will not be assigned a room nor permitted to move into campus housing)

New Transfer & Visiting Students (Fall 2023)

New enrolling Transfer & Visiting students will select a MoveIn Arrival Time Slot to move in during the date/times below:

Date	Time	Location
Sunday, August 27, 2023	10am - 1pm	Sulzberger Annex

Detailed information about move-in will be shared with students via email closer to that day.

Additional information for new enrolling students and their families is available at ntbw.net/info-for/incoming-students-families.

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REMINDER! Please make sure you're complete all the forms for various offices on the New Enrolling Student Guide (PDF), including:

• Submitting the photo for your Student ID card
• Submitting the required Health Forms (otherwise students will not be assigned a room nor permitted to move into campus housing)

Continuing Students

Continuing Students (including those returning from a leave of absence) will select Move-In Arrival Time Slots to move in during the following dates/times. Students may select any available time slot (check-ins are not determined by class year).

Unfortunately we are not able to provide evening check-ins after the time slots end each day.

Date	Time	Location
Saturday, September 2, 2023	9am - 5:45pm	Sulzberger Annex
Sunday, September 3, 2023	9am - 5:45pm	Sulzberger Annex
Monday, September 4, 2023	10am - 3:45pm	Sulzberger Annex
Later Check-Ins: Tuesday - Friday, September 5 - 8, 2023	9:30am - 4:30pm	Res Life office (110 Sulzberger)

Detailed information about move-in will be shared with students closer to their move-in day.

Students will need to show their Student ID when checking in. If you lost your ID over the summer, please see the ID section below for replacement information.

Students assisting with NSOP as Orientation Leaders, etc. will receive information about early move-ins from the offices they’re working with later this summer. Unfortunately we are not able to provide early check-in for other students not working with campus offices for NSOP.

New Enrolling Spring International Students

New enrolling international students will select Move-In Arrival Time Slots to move in during the following dates/times and take part in the International Student Pre-Orientation program.

Date	Time	Location
Monday, January 8, 2024	10am - 4pm	TBD

Detailed information about move-in will be shared with students closer to that day.

New Enrolling Spring Transfer Students (Fall 2023)

New enrolling Transfer students will select Move-In Arrival Time Slots to move in during the following dates/times:

Date	Time	Location
Wednesday, January 10, 2024	9:30am - 12noon	Res Life office (110 Sulzberger)

Detailed information about move-in will be shared with students via email closer to that day.

Other New Spring Residents

Other continuing students who will be new to campus housing 

Continuing Students new to campus housing for the Spring (returning from leave, returning from study abroad, etc) will select Move-In Arrival Time Slots to move in during the following dates/times.

Date	Time	Location
Saturday, January 13, 2024	9:30am - 5pm	Res Life office (110 Sulzberger)
Sunday, January 14, 2024	9:30am - 5pm	Res Life office (110 Sulzberger)
Monday, January 15, 2024	10am - 3pm	Res Life office (110 Sulzberger)
Tuesday, January 16, 2024	9:30am - 4:30pm	Res Life office (110 Sulzberger)

Detailed information about move-in will be shared with students closer to their move-in day.

Students will need to show their Student ID when checking in. If you lost your ID over the summer, please see the ID section below for replacement information.

Move-In Arrival Time Slots

To help the College coordinate and ensure a smooth process, all students will need to select a Move-In Arrival Time Slot (and show a barcode, see below)

To select a time slot, log into the Housing Portal and click TIME SLOT.

Time Slots for the Spring will open in late December.

Check-In Barcode

When student arrive to move in, they will need to show their Check-In Barcode.

To show, print, or screenshot your Barcode, log into the Housing Portal and click SHOW BARCODE.

Please make sure that your name, room number, and time slot are all visible on the screenshot or print out.

Guests and Move-In Helpers

Residence Hall Guest Policies

On move-in day only, the typical guest policy is adjusted to account for the influx of residents' family and supporters to provide help moving in.

• When campus residents check-in and sign for their room keys, they wll be asked how many helpers are in their move-in party, and if any of those individuals are under the age of 18.
• Helpers under the age of 18 are permitted members of your move-in party, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
• The resident will be provided with the number of move-in guest stickers requested, and these must be worn throughout the move-in process.
• Please note, these stickers are only valid for the move-in day and will not provide guest access overnight.  

We ask our students & families to keep in mind that any future visits (outside of move-in day) by a guest under the age of 18 must be approved by the College by submitting a Minor Guest Permission Request Form at least 2 business days in advance of the visit (more info).

NSOP Orientation (New Students)

The Student Experience & Engagement (SEE) office will email new enrolling students about NSOP (the New Student Orientation Program) closer to the start of the semester. Information will also be available at ntbw.net/studentlife/orientation.

Campus Map & Directions

• Campus Map
• Directions to Campus
• Residence Hall Floor Plans *

* All measurements on residence hall floor plans are approximate. We encourage students to refrain from purchasing and/or cutting carpets, curtains, etc. until you move into your room and take exact measurements.

Parking, Unloading, & Carts

The area in front of each residence hall is reserved for short-term unloading only.

Please do not leave your car unattended. Do not double-park cars as this blocks the unloading zone for other people. Double-parked cars may be ticketed or towed by NYPD.

After unloading items, cars will need to relocate to provide access for others. Metered street parking elsewhere in the neighborhood will be extremely limited, so please check out this list of list of Parking Garages in the area.

A limited number of carts will be available for use from the front desk of each residence hall. Students are encouraged to bring their own cart, hand truck, dolly, etc. to help them move their belongings into the residence halls.

Student IDs (& replacements for lost IDs)

New enrolling students must submit a photo online ASAP (if you haven’t already done so) so that your Student ID will be included in you check-in envelope.

Returning students who lost their Student ID over the summer should fill out the CARES ID Replacement Form for assistance in obtaining a replacement ID card.

Students must carry their Student IDs at all times for swipe access to their residence hall and other buildings on campus.

The Columbia ID Center (temporarily located to Uris 111A) will be open during move-in on the dates below:

• FY / Transfer move-in -- 8am-4pm on Sunday, August 27, 2023
• Upperclass move-in -- 8am-4pm on Saturday, September 2, 2023

Recommended / Prohibited Items in the Residence Halls

Please consult this list for recommended and prohibited items. Save yourself room in your car, suitcase, etc, by leaving things behind that are not permitted in the residence halls!

Because space is tight, we encourage students to bring only the essentials. It's easier to purchase needed items after you move in than bringing too many belongings with you and not having room to store them. Additionally, we encourage you to refrain from purchasing and/or cutting carpets, curtains, etc. until you move into your room and take exact measurements.

Mail & Packages

For information about how to find your mailing address and how to address mail & packages, please visit Student Mail Information.

All mail & packages must be addressed to students' mailboxes in the Student Mail Room. Any mail/packages addressed to a student's residence hall would be "returned to sender."

The Student Mail Room will accept mail & packages for students starting on Monday, August 21, 2023.

The Mail Room will be open during the follow hours on scheduled move-in days:

• Sunday, August 27, 2023 -- 9:30am - 4:30pm
• Saturday, September 2, 2023 --  9am - 3:45pm
• Sunday, September 3, 2023 --  9am - 3:45pm
• Monday, September 4, 2023 -- closed for Labor Day

For additional mail room hours (and additional information about campus mail), please visit ntbw.net/mail-services.

Go Green! (Have an Environmentally-Friendly Move-In)

The College and Residential Life & Housing are committed to sustainable practices and climate action. Help us meet those goals by planning a "Green" move-in!

• Get rid of stuff before you move it! You will have a limited amount of space in your room, so bring only the essentials to make your move lighter and more energy-efficient.
• Instead of buying brand new cardboard boxes, ask your local grocery, hardware, liquor, or dry goods store for boxes. Or, use reusable plastic tubs.
• Instead of packing your boxes with newspaper or bubble wrap, use your towels or bed linens.
• After moving in, break down your boxes and put them in the recycle bin (in the Quad, take them to the basement); or better yet, flatten them and save them or send them home for a future move!

For more information about the College's sustainability and climate action, please visit ntbw.net/sustainability-climate-action.

Local Hotels for Families

For a list of area hotels, please visit ntbw.net/accommodations.