Fall Semester 2009 Move-in Information

Welcome to Laker Hall at Clayton State University! This letter will be your final communication from us before move in day. Please read this letter and the attached documents carefully so that you will be prepared to start your year with us.

What to bring/What Not to bring

Room Assignments and Roommates

Your room assignment and roommate information are posted on your Duck account which is found once you login onto the swan portal at swan.clayton.edu/   Please note that room assignments and roommate information are subject to change as new students continue to sign their housing contracts.

Move-in

Move-in begins on Thursday, August 13, 2009--check for your assigned time.  If you cannot move in at your assigned time, you may contact the office in order to move in between 10:00am and 4:00pm on August 15th or August 16th. Upon arrival, please proceed to our first floor “Check-In Area” to pick up your keys and complete the required move-in paperwork.

While you are checking in, please have any helpers you will have begin the unloading process. You will be given a 20 minute unloading parking pass upon arrival, which will allow you to use the rear traffic circle as a loading/unloading area. Once you are finished unloading, you will be asked to move your car to the general parking area to accommodate other residents as they move in.

Helpful tips for move-in day: 
 

  • Make sure all University fees are paid, as you will not be allowed to move in if there is a balance on your account.

  • Bring your Laker Card with you for verification to pick up your keys.

  • While we will have some trolleys available for use, there are limited numbers available. Please bring your own carts/hand trucks to use, if you feel they will be necessary.

  • Pack a box of essentials: toilet paper, shower curtain and line, towel, toiletries, change of clothes, pajamas, snack bars and water. Having these items handy will help your move-in day to be more comfortable.

 Floor Meetings

All residents will be required to attend a mandatory floor meeting with their Resident Assistant on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 8:00pm.

Room Condition Reports

At time of check in, you will be given a room condition report form already filled out by our staff. This form documents the condition of your room at move-in for billing purposes. You will have the opportunity to review and sign this form at move-in. 

 Telecommunications

Laker Hall provides local telephone service in each kitchenette. Each bedroom (along with the living room) is equipped with a cable connection and a high speed internet connection. Laker Hall does not supply cables for these devices so please bring the appropriate cords and accessories. HUB support representatives will be available throughout the day on Thursday, August 13th to assist with the wireless internet registration process and troubleshoot connectivity issues. After Thursday the HUB services will be available at the University Center on a walk-in basis.

Insurance

As per your housing contract, Laker Hall is not responsible for any damage to your personal property. If you are not already covered under a parent’s homeowner’s policy, you are strongly encouraged to obtain renters insurance to protect your personal property and to provide emergency accommodations. Renters’ insurances is inexpensive and great protection to have!

Please feel free to contact us at (678) 466-HOME (4663) if you have any additional questions. We look forward to welcoming you to Laker Hall this fall!!

 Sincerely,   

The Laker Hall Staff