Move2UWW

Drop N Go

The official Move-In process for University Housing is known as "Drop N Go". This program was implemented in the Fall of 2020 with great success.  There is no charge for participation in Drop N Go, as this is required of all students living in the Residence Halls.

All students living in the Residence Halls are required to register for an Drop N Go appointment time to move-in for the Fall semester. During the student’s appointment time, students will receive their Residence Hall room key, and have the opportunity to move all personal items into their Residence Hall room before returning home that evening.

For Drop N Go 2025 - Lot 2 Room Key Pick Up, sign-ups open on Wednesday, July 24th, and close on Monday August 18th. You can sign up through the Student Portal.

In the event of inclement weather, appointments may be postponed until later in the day.  Updates will be sent to students via campus email and posted on the Warhawk Family Connections Facebook Page. This scheduling will allow for decreased traffic on campus, and increased efficiency for our families helping their Warhawk move to campus.

Sign-up for Drop N Go will begin at 9am on Wednesday, July 24 ^th and will remain open until Monday, August 18 ^th at 12:00pm. To sign up, students need to log into the Student Portal. A confirmation email will be sent to the student after their appointment time has been accepted.

What to Bring

• HawkCard or another valid government-issued photo ID. (This will be required to receive your room key in Parking Lot #2 during your Drop N Go appointment time).

• Bedding, blankets and pillows (Student mattresses are Twin XL size, which is 5 inches longer than a standard Twin mattress).

• Personal belongings that will help make campus feel like home, and any items that will save you time when you return to campus on September 2 ^nd for the academic year.

• Water (Wisconsin weather changes daily - remember to bring water to drink while you bring items into your Residence Hall room. We also have water bottle fill stations in each building).

• Be sure to check out our list of suggested items to bring to campus and also review our housing policies to know which items are prohibited in the Residence Halls. University Housing policies are enforced at all times, regardless if classes are currently in session.

On Your Scheduled Drop N Go Day

• Students will receive a confirmation email with their assigned Drop N Go appointment time after their request has been approved in the Housing Student Portal.

• To ensure an efficient process during Drop N Go, please adhere to your scheduled date and time. Should you need to change your appointment date or time, please email housing@uww.edu.

•  Resident Assistants (RAs) and Professional Hall Staff Members will not be available for assistance during Drop N Go. Contact the Goodhue Front desk at 262-472-4200 with any questions during this time.

Arrive at Parking Lot #2

• Immediately upon arriving to campus, you should drive to Parking Lot #2 to receive your room key and check-in packet. No keys will be available for you to pick up at your residence hall.

• Parking Lot #2 is located off Prince Street and is the lot between the Center of the Arts and Laurentide Hall.

• Remain in your vehicle and follow the drive through line to receive your key and check-in packet from our staff working at the purple tent.

• After you receive your room key and check-in packet, exit Parking Lot #2 and follow the signage that will direct you to your Residence Hall.

Park Your Vehicle

• Utilize the temporary unloading zone outside the Residence Hall to unload your items from your vehicle.

• Unloading zones allow parking for 30 minutes or less. Please move your vehicle after 30 minutes and park in the Residence Hall lot (Yellow) near your building.

• Vehicles will not need to have a parking permit during Drop N Go hours each day (between 8am-7pm). Vehicles left overnight in the Residence Hall lots will be required to have an appropriate parking permit.

• Parking permits can be purchased online before returning to campus at aimsparking.com.

• For additional questions regarding Parking on campus, please call Parking Services at 262-472-1011.

Drop N Go!

• After you’ve unloaded your vehicle, bring all of your belongings to your Residence Hall room.

• Carts will be available for use in the lobby of each building. Please return carts to the lobby when you are done so that others can use them.

•  University owned furniture must be left in rooms and common areas to which it has been allocated. The removal of any university owned furniture from student rooms or common areas is prohibited.

• Once you have finished bringing your items into your room and are ready to leave campus, be sure to close the window/blinds, turn off the lights and lock your door upon departure.  Students should keep their key until they arrive back on campus August 30 ^th for the academic year. Students will not return their key after their Drop N Go appointment

• All trash should be brought outside to the garbage and recycling center for your building. Do not leave any personal items or trash in the hallway or in common areas throughout the building.

• Outside doors of the Residence Halls will be open until 7pm each day. Student e-access will not be enabled until August 30 ^th, unless they are approved for Early Arrival through the process on Student Portal. More information on the Early Arrival process can be found here.

Additional Considerations

• If a student ordered a bed loft from Bedloft.com prior to August 5 ^th, the loft will be set up in the room prior to Drop N Go. For questions regarding BedLoft, please contact our office at 262-472-5275.

• After Drop N Go, return home and enjoy your time before returning to campus between August 30 ^th -September 1^st . First year students return to campus for orientation activities beginning August 30 ^th.  Continuing students return to campus anytime August 30 ^th-September 1^st , before classes begin on September 2 ^nd for all students.

• Students signed up for Drop N Go August 21 ^st-27 ^th will not be permitted to remain overnight in the residence halls.

• Students signed up for Drop N Go August 28 ^th-29 ^th are also encouraged to go home and return to campus as indicated above, but will not be required to do so. If students have Drop N Go during these dates, they should submit an Early Arrival Request on Student Portal.

• Dining Dollars will be accepted beginning on August 25 ^th, 2025. Weekly meal plans will begin on August 30 ^th, 2025. Visit the Dining Services website for location hours and additional information.

Returning to Campus After Drop N Go

• When you return to campus for the academic year August 30^th -September  1^st, there’s no need to check in at your front desk. Simply go to your Residence Hall room and unlock the door using your room key that you received during Drop N Go.

• Your Resident Assistant will be stopping by to introduce themselves and answer questions on August 30 ^th. Resident Assistants will also be hosting mandatory floor meetings, and organizing a floor dinner so that you can get to know your new neighbors.

• Make sure you attend both the dinner and meeting so that you can receive important information about your first week on campus.

The Early Arrival Application will be available July 24^th, 2025 at 9am through August 18^th, 2025 at 12pm.

The early arrival application can be found inside the Student Housing Portal.   Once you login, click on the "Early Arrival Request" link in the side menu to complete your application.

Confirmation of your early arrival will be sent to you via your UW-Whitewater email account.

Once the application is approved, a non-refundable charge of $15 per day for each day prior to August 30^th, 2025 will be applied to your student bill.

Applications received after 12:00 pm on August 18^th, 2025 will be assessed an additional one-time administrative fee of $20.00.

Students that are arriving as an early arrival are also required to sign up for an Drop N Go appointment to receive their Residence Hall room key. Therefore, students wishing to stay overnight on campus prior to August 30^th need to submit an early arrival application, and schedule a Drop N Go appointment.  

Item Checklist for your stay in the Residence Halls

Bed and Bath:

1. Shower shoes
2. Towels/Washcloth 
3. Bath Robe
4. Shower Caddy
5. Pillows/Pillow Cases
6. Extra-Long Twin Sheets
7. Comforter
8. Blanket
9. Desk Lamp & Bulbs
10. Floor Lamp & Bulbs
11. Hangers
12. Microwave (900w or less)
13. Compact Refrigerator
14. Posters 

Laundry Supplies:

1. Detergent (High Efficiency Liquid, no laundry pods)
2. Dryer Sheets
3. Fabric Softener
4. Laundry Bag/Basket

Hygiene Supplies:

1. Cleaning Supplies
2. Ear Plugs
3. First Aid Kit
4. Thermometer
5. Prescription Medications
6. Personal Hygiene Products/Toiletries
   
   • Soap/Shampoo
   • Toothbrush/Toothpaste
   • Shaving Accessories
   • Hair Products/Hair Dryer
   • Makeup/Moisturizers

Identification/Money:

1. Credit/Debit Cards
2. Driver's License
3. Insurance Cards
4. Passport/Visa
5. Social Security Card
6. Lock Box

Electronics:

1. TV
2. Alarm Clock
3. Computer/Laptop
4. Cell Phone & Charger
5. Ethernet Cable
6. Power Strip w/Surge Protector
7. TV Coax Cable

Miscellaneous:

1. Umbrella/Rain gear
2. Stamps
3. Backpack
4. Fan
5. Calendar
6. Command Strips
7. Flashlight
8. Plastic Food Storage Container with Lids
9. Dishware/Silverware
10. Can Opener
11. Sports Equipment
12. Sunglasses
13. School Supplies

Warhawk Welcome

Together with your Peer Mentor you’ll meet other new students, learn more about the University and become part of the Warhawk community!

Warhawk Welcome is required for new first-year students.

Fall 2025

• Warhawk Welcome:
  • Saturday, August 30^th
    • All Residence Halls open for the academic year at 9am.
    • Warhawk Welcome Check-In: 1:00pm - 4:00pm in the Hamilton Room
  • Sunday, August 31^st
  • Monday, September 1^st
• First day of classes:
  • Tuesday, September 2^nd

For additional information about Warhawk Welcome, please contact the First Year Experience Office at 262-472-3205.

Steps to complete Port Activation

1. Log into Student Portal
2. Click on the Port Activation link from the menu on the left.
3. Follow the process and complete the necessary online forms.

Sending Packages and Mail to Campus

• Due to storage space and constraints, we request that students do not start sending mail to their on-campus address prior to August 31^st, when the residence halls officially open for the academic year, unless you are an approved Early Arrival to campus.

• All USPS mail and packages are received and distributed by your individual Residence Hall desk, and mail and packages sent via any other carrier including Amazon are received and distributed by the Goodhue Front desk.

• Students should check their mailboxes- located at their Residence Hall front desk daily, as our staff will not send email notifications when regular mail is received for each student.

• Students will receive an email notification whenever a package is received for them, to let them know if their package is located at either their Residence Hall front desk or the Goodhue front desk.

• When you are sending a package or envelope via USPS to your campus address please use the following format:

  Full preferred name of student (first & last name)
  Room Number, Residence Hall Name
  Residence Hall Street Address (can be found here)
  Whitewater, WI
  53190

• All Amazon packages, and any other package that is not sent via USPS should be addressed as follows:

  Full preferred name of student (first & last name)
  Goodhue Hall
  790 W. Starin Rd
  Whitewater, WI
  53190