Preparing to Arrive

First-Year Student Check-in

Saturday August 28^th 2010

First year students are required to report during their assigned time as outlined on their colored “Entry Pass” that will be issued in the mail.    

Transfer Student Check-in

Sunday August 29^th 2010

Transfer students should report to their hall office for check-in.  The Residence Halls will open at 10:00am to begin the check-in process.     

If you have questions regarding the check-in process, please contact the Office of Residence Life at 330/490/7301 or reslife@walsh.edu.    

Preparing for Your Arrival

As you prepare for your arrival into the residence halls, it’s important to consider what you made need for your home away from home.  Below is a list of suggested items for incoming residential students. 

·         Hangers

·         Alarm clock

·         Important papers (financial aid, driver's license, medical insurance social security card)

·         Desk supplies

·         Desk or bed lamp (Halogen Lamps are NOT permitted)

·         Stationery

·         Message board

·         Snack food

·         Basic tools (ratchet set for lofting the beds)

·         Telephone (there is one phone line provided in each room)

·         Linens for standard twin-size mattresses

·         Iron

·         Stereo - with headphones

·         Small refrigerator (less than 5 cubic feet)

·         George Forman Grill

·         Microwave

·         Dishes

·         Posters and decorations for the room

·         Fan for use in summer months

·         Bathroom essentials

Items Not Permitted in the Residence Halls

Due to safety considerations, the following items are not allowed in the residence halls:

·         Candles

·         Any appliance with an open heating coil

·         Refrigerators greater than 5 cubic feet

·         Weapons of any kind

·         Halogen lamps