Move-In Information

To allow all students, families, and staff to maintain a safe physical distance, the Move-In process this year will look slightly different. Instead of having all students move in on one day, Move-In has been extended over the period of three days: Tuesday, August 11th, Wednesday, August 12th, and Thursday, August 13th. To ensure there are not 4 – 6 students, and their guests, moving into the same suite/apartment at the same time, Residential Living has been intentional with the creation of each student’s Move-In timeslot. Please read through the Check In information provided below an well as the Move Crew and Unloading section. If you have questions and the answers are not provided below, please email us or give us a call at 785-670-1065.

Please note: We strongly encourage that students only bring 2 guests with them on Move-In Day.

Furniture for each resident in each residence hall room includes: a bed, a mattress, a dresser, desk and desk chair. Wireless internet is provided in every room and common living area.
BRING LEAVE AT HOME
  • Social Security Card
  • Current medical insurance card
  • Renter's Insurance
  • Bedspread or comforter, blankets
  • Sheets & Pillow Case

All Lincoln H. beds are XL twin size; everywhere else beds are standard twin-size unless otherwise requested

  • Pillow(s) & Mattress Cover
  • Towels & Washcloths
  • Clothes hangers
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Paper Towels
  • Surge Protector(s)
  • Toiletries & Carrying Container
  • Medications
  • Backpack & School Supplies
  • Umbrella and other Rain Gear
  • First-Aid Kit
  • Thumbtacks/Pushpins
  • Thermometer
  • Lawn chair (for outside social distancing)
  • Toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, Indoor Grills, electric fry pans
  •  Pizza Pizzaz
  • Anything with an open heating element
  • halogen lamps/Torchiere Lamps/Lava Lamps
  • Incense/Candles
  • Pets (except for fish)
  • extension cords
  • Alcohol/Alcohol Containers (including shot glasses)
  • 3M or any adhesive hooks

ITEMS THAT MAY BE USEFUL, BUT NOT ESSENTIAL...

  • Microwave/Mini-Fridge
  • Can Opener
  • Bathrobe and shower shoes
  • Hair dryer and curling iron
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Laundry basket and Iron
  • Detergent and Dryer Sheets
  • Drying Rack
  • Stamps and stationary
  • Camera
  • TV
  • Sewing Kit
  • Checkbook/Debit/Credit cards
  • Flashlight
  • Computer/Laptop
  • Decorative items (leave the adhesive at home, use pushpins)
  • Lamp
  • Dish Soap
  • Bike and Lock
  • Rug
  • Snacks
Campus address:
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
More Maps & Directions information
 
Residence Hall Addresses:
Living Learning Center Lincoln Hall
1801 SW Jewell Ave. 1801 SW Washburn Ave.
Kuehne Hall West Hall
1835 SW Jewell Ave. 1821 SW Jewell Ave.
Village Apartments Phi Delt
2001 SW Jewell Ave. 1810 SW Mulvane Ave.

(Topeka, KS 66621)

See Map of Residence Hall Locations

  1. Lincoln Hall
  2. Living Learning Center (LLC)
  3. Kuehne Hall
  4. West Hall
  5. Washburn Village
  6. Phi Delta Theta

When students arrive to check into their residence hall, they will follow the steps below:

 

  1. There will be a blue check-in tent outside each building (Lincoln Hall, Living Learning Center & Washburn Village)
    1. The blue check-in tents will be located:

·   LLC: South circle drive on Jewell Avenue accessed from 21st Street

·   Lincoln Hall: South circle drive located on 19th Street accessed from Washburn Avenue

·   Village: Parking Lot 7 located on 19th Street accessed from MacVicar Avenue

  1. The student will check in at the blue tent from their vehicle. When the student pulls up to the tent, they will be greeted by a Resident Assistant and will be asked to provide their Washburn ID card before they receive their move in packet.
    1. The student will also be asked if they’ve traveled internationally or to a state deemed as high risk for transmitting Covid-19 by the KDHE in the last 14 days. The updated list of locations can be found at https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/175/Travel-Exposure-Related-Isolation-Quaran
    2. If the student does mention they’ve traveled to a location that is listed on the KDHE website, they will be directed to speak to a Residential Living Professional Staff member.
  2. Once the student receives their move in packet, they will have 2 choices and that is to move up all belongings on your own or have assistance from Washburn’s Move Crew. For more information on Move Crew please review the Move Crew section.

Move Crew is a group of Washburn University faculty, staff, and students who volunteer their time and their muscle to help incoming students move into the halls. We have asked all Move Crew volunteers to only help when asked and to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer in between each student who they help move. Additionally, the carts and dollies will be frequently cleaned and disinfected. These are difficult times and you will not hurt anyone’s feelings if you forego Move Crew assistance, because more than just wanting to be here to help move boxes, they are here to Welcome Students!

 

    1. Yes, to Move Crew assistance

The student would pull their vehicle up to a designated space

        1. LLC: South circle drive
        2. Lincoln Hall: South circle drive
        3. Village: Parking Lot 7

Student’s items will be unloaded and taken to the student’s room assignment.

 

    1. No, to Move Crew Assistance

The student would pull their vehicle up to a designated space

        1. LLC: North Circle Drive
        2. Lincoln Hall: North Entrance
        3. Village: Circle Drive

The student and their guest(s) will unload their items and take them to the student’s room assignment.

Please help us to ensure that vehicles are NOT left unattended in a designated move-in location. This area is a fire line and we must be able to move cars out quickly if it becomes necessary. Cars can be parked in the following parking lots.

        1. LLC: Parking Lot 9
        2. Lincoln Hall: Parking Lot 2 or 4
        3. Village: Parking Lot 7

 

Lastly, remember to label all of your things! 

When labeling, use this format:

[First Name] [Last Name], [Room/Suite/Apt. Number]
On-Campus parking is free to all Washburn students and visitors. 

Please help us to ensure that vehicles are NOT left unattended in a designated move-in location. This area is a fire line and we must be able to move cars out quickly if it becomes necessary. Cars can be parked in the following parking lots.

        1. LLC: Parking Lot 9
        2. Lincoln Hall: Parking Lot 2 or 4
        3. Village: Parking Lot 7

Visit the following links for more information:

  1. Parking and Traffic Regulations
  2. Maps & Directions

Visit the link below to help provide you with some tools and resources to build excellent roommate/suitemate relationships.  We even have a great resource section for parents!  We encourage you to check out these resources, even if this isn’t your first rodeo, there are a lot of great tools like cleaning schedules and good suggestions of topics to discuss as you begin your roommate/suitemate relationships.

Roommates, Suitemates, & Beyond..

GET IN TOUCH WITH Residential Living

Residential Living
Washburn Residential Living Office
Living Learning Center
1801 SW Jewell Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone & Email
(785) 670-1065
Fax : (785) 670-1186
resliving@washburn.edu

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