Check-In Process

Check-In Dates and Times

Move In Day = Thursday, August 22, 2024

Move In Day = Friday, August 23, 2024

 

TIP: Not sure what floor you're assigned to? The first digit of your room number (that you can see on your Application Overview page of your student housing application) indicates the floor where your room is located. For example, if you're assigned to Acacia-104-A1, you're on the first floor.

In order to make your check-in process as smooth as possible, please plan to arrive at a designated time based on the first letter of your last name. This helps keep lines short at the check-in area, equipment stations, and elevators. You won't be penalized for arriving early, but arriving during your designated time helps keep Move-In Days smooth for everyone!

Arriving to Campus

Please enter campus using the entrance on Folino Drive Road from Nutwood Avenue. From the 57 freeway, take exit 7 for Nutwood Avenue, heading west. Make a right turn to enter campus on Folino Drive, then park on the first two floors of either of the Eastside parking structures as indicated by posted signage.

Once you park:

• Residents can head to our Move-In Days tent located at the Suites Patio area . Please be ready to check in with your TitanCard. 
• Friends and family may visit the bin station in between the two parking structures to check out a bin and start unloading.
• Once the check-in process is complete, you can follow the colored balloons to find your building!
  • Path to the Residence Halls (Elm, Fig, Holly, Juniper, Pine) will be marked with orange balloons.
  • Path to the Apartments (Acacia, Birch, Manzanita, Oak, Willow) will be marked with blue balloons.
  • Path to the Suites (Laurel, Noble, Redwood) will be marked with white balloons.

Parking

All guests arriving for Move-In Days (8/22 and 8/23) may park in the Eastside North and Eastside South Parking Structures. Resident students and parents may park on the first two floors of the structures for the purposes of loading and unloading for move-in. After 4:00 PM on Friday, August 23, it is expected that all Resident students park in the appropriate parking areas with a valid Resident parking permit.

Resident (R & RF) Parking Permits are required to park on Cal State Fullerton Campus. There is no grace period after Move-In Days. To learn more about Resident parking, please visit the  Parking & Transportation Services website . Resident parking permits will be available to purchase on the  Parking & Transportation Services website  beginning Monday, August 12. Vehicle information will be required.

ADA PARKING
Resident Lot 1 will be designated for 1 hour ADA loading and unloading. A placard will be required. Residents must first park at the Eastside structures, and should request an ADA placard at the Check-In Tent, located at the Suites Patio.

Placards will be given on a first-available basis. If the lot is full, Residents must wait until an ADA space is available.

OVERSIZE VEHICLE PARKING
Resident Lot 2 will be designated for 1 hour oversized vehicle (RVs, campers, moving trucks, U-Hauls) loading/unloading. A placard will be required. Residents must first park at the Eastside structures, and should request an Oversize vehicle placard at the Check-In Tent, located at the Suites Patio.

Placards will be given on a first-available basis. If the lot is full, Residents must wait until an oversized vehicle space is available.

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Moving Equipment and Supplies

There will be a limited number of moving bins available for check-out for one hour from the station located at the base of the Eastside parking structures. Residents are encouraged to pack lightly, and bring hand trucks and carts to assist with unloading. Due to the limited number of bins available,  you can only check out one bin per resident. 

Titan Card

Please remember that your TitanCard serves as your room and meal plan access card when entering your building and the Gastronome. Please make sure your TitanCard is not worn out or damaged prior to check-in, as the encoding system will not work on damaged cards. You can  request a replacement online through TitanCard and we'll have it ready for pick up when you arrive.

If you've never had a TitanCard, please check your Cal State Fullerton email for instructions from the TitanCard office regarding requesting your new student ID card online. You are required to have your TitanCard order to check in to student housing, so please ensure you complete this online process prior to arrival. We'll also have TitanCard staff on-site on Move-In if you haven't requested your card by the time you arrive.

Please follow these instructions when using your TitanCard to gain access to your assigned room:

• Swipe your TitanCard at the door of the apartment/residence hall/suite to which you have been assigned. If the light is:
  • Red : Wait 1 - 2 minutes, and swipe a second time. If you receive a red light again, report the issue to the Housing Office.
  • Yellow/Amber : Input your PIN (the last 4 digits of your CWID) to unlock the door.
  • Green: You may enter your space now. Within 24 hours you will be required to enter your PIN when accessing your space. If this persists, please report the issue to the Housing Office.

On Move-In, you will be issued a key for your designated mailbox (apartments and residence halls only). In addition, apartment residents will be issued bedroom keys which will provide access to their specific bedrooms within each apartment.

Room Condition Report

You are required to complete a Room Condition Report as part of the check-in process.

After you check in, you'll be able to see a link on the CSUF Student Housing Portal homepage to complete your Room Condition Report. The report will ask you to verify some information about yourself, your room assignment, and then you'll be able to mark the condition of areas in your assigned space to indicate the condition they were in when you arrived. Checking in with our staff and completing a Room Condition Report are required parts of the check-in process. Failure to complete either step will result in a $30 Improper Check-in Fee.

At the end of your stay with us, our staff will compare the condition of your space with the information you provided on your check-in Room Condition Report, so filling it out accurately may help you avoid facing damage or cleaning charges at the end of your stay. If you choose not to submit a Room Condition Report upon move-in, you forfeit the ability to appeal any damage or cleaning charges after your departure from your housing assignment.

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Dumpsters and Trash Removal

Dumpsters and trash disposal

If you have waste that needs to be disposed of, trash receptacles will be located in the following locations:

• Parking Lot J, behind Juniper
• Parking Lot RH, in the center between Holly and Fig
• Parking Lot in Suites Area

Please break down your cardboard boxes before disposing of them in the designated cardboard recycling containers.

Late Arrivals

If you can't arrive during your designatedtime but will still arrive before 3 p.m., there's no need to notify our office — just head to the check-in area when you arrive.

If you know you will not be able to arrive by 3 p.m., please call the Housing Office at  (657) 278-2168  or send us an email at housing@fullerton.edu. You won't be assessed any penalties or have your space forfeited if you don't arrive on time. We'll make sure our late check-in staff will know to expect you.

You must notify us by Wednesday, August 21 at 5pm if you expect to arrive later than Sunday, August 25

 

What to Bring

Suggested Items for all Residents

• Sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blankets, bedspreads or comforters that fit extra-long twin beds
• Towels, washcloths, and toiletries
• Alarm clock
• Laundry basket and detergent
• Surge protector (with circuit breaker)
• Small trash can
• Bicycle and U-lock
• Hair dryer
• Personal computer/laptop
• A lamp
• Iron (automatic shut-off required)
• Emergency supplies for disaster preparedness (e.g., flashlight)
• Mini refrigerator (maximum size is 4.3 cubic feet)
• Television*

*Cable TV is not included in room and board.  Cable TV may be arranged separately with Spectrum Cable at 1-855-243-8892.

Suggested Items for residents in apartments or suites

• Kitchen supplies (pots, pans, cooking utensils, cups, silverware, etc.)
• Toilet paper and paper towels
• Trash cans (for bathrooms and kitchen)
• Cleaning supplies (sponges, cleanser, broom, mop, etc.)

 

GO BAGS:

All Students should have a “go bag” that remains packed and ready in case they are instructed to move for self-isolation purposes. This bag should include:

1. Two changes of comfortable clothes
2. Toiletries
3. Linens (an extra set of sheets and a towel)
4. Two forms of original identification: A driver’s license, passport, social security card, birth certificate, state ID, or other generally acceptable forms of ID.

You should also keep a list of other items that you’d need to pack quickly, like electronics, medications, a pillow, chargers, phone, additional clean clothes, etc.

Residential Dining

Residential dining opens on Thursday, August 18 at 9 a.m.

Gastronome Hours

Monday – Friday (7 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
Breakfast: 7 – 9:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast: 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Lunch: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Grill/Pizza/Deli: 1:30 - 5 p.m.

Dinner: 5 – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

Continental Breakfast: 9 - 10 a.m.

Brunch: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Grill/Pizza/Deli: 1:30 - 5 p.m.

Dinner: 5 – 7 p.m.

Community Market Hours

Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 12 – 10 p.m.

 

Tuffy’s Late Night Café has been eliminated with our renovations. We will still be offering mobile ordering, but it will be pick up/to go only. Hours of operation are TBD.

Mail and Packages

Mail

Mail and Package Deliveries

When addressing mail, please use the table below to find the appropriate building address. All mail and packages will be delivered to and distributed from the Housing Office.

You may have packages mailed to Student Housing. The name on the package must match your legal name on file with the University. You will receive an email notification when we receive a package or mail for you. You can pick up your packages and mail from the Housing Office starting on Monday, August 21.

In order to ensure that mail and packages reach you in a timely manner, please have the mail addressed as follows:

Incorrectly Labeled Mail that arrives with a name that does not match any of our residents will be returned to sender.

TIP for friends and family: We love accepting gifts for our residents from you. If you plan on making online purchases to mail to your student, please make sure you list their name for delivery. We aren't able to accept packages that have your name on them; and we're required by federal law to return them to sender.

Additional Information

Housing Office, Mailroom, and Academic Resource Center Hours

The Housing Office and mailroom will be closed to visitors during Move-In Days, but staff will be available to answer phone calls regarding any check-in issues.

The Housing Office will resume its normal operating hours, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, starting on Monday, August 26, 2024. The Redwood reception and Suites mailroom, will open on Monday, August 26 at 9 a.m. The Academic Resource Center (ARC) located on the first floor of Pine offers residents a place to study, seek information about academic resources, and print at a discounted rate. The ARC will open on Monday, August 26.

Weekend hours for august 24-25

The Holly mailroom will be open on Saturday August 24, and Sunday August 25 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

All residents can pick up packages during this time.

After hours, Resident Advisors (RAs), Resident Facilities Assistants (RFAs), and full-time staff members, Community Coordinators (CCs) are on call to provide necessary support for current residents. Whether it's unlocking your door because you lost your card, addressing urgent maintenance issues, or offering assistance during non-life threatening emergencies, such as roommate conflicts, their availability ensures that residents receive timely and reliable support whenever needed. This dedicated team plays a crucial role in fostering a secure and supportive living environment, enhancing the overall residential experience for everyone in the community. In case of a life-threatening emergency, it is essential to dial 911 to notify the University Police Department (UPD) immediately for swift and appropriate action. This ensures that urgent situations are addressed promptly and effectively, maintaining safety and security within the campus community.

We encourage all residents to save the RA on Duty Number (714) 681-6918 on their phones. Please note this line is only available when the Holly Housing Office is closed and will only respond to phone calls, not text messages.

• Sunday- Thursday: 5pm- 8am
• Friday- Sunday: 24 hour duty rotations

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Bed Space Assignments and Amenities

Your room assignment includes an assigned bed space, indicated as A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, or D2.

In the Residence Halls, A1 is the left bed, and A2 is the right bed. For triple-occupancy rooms, see this diagram.
In the Apartments, the letter for the bed space assignment is the letter above the doorway to each bedroom.
In the Suites, the letter for the bed space assignment is the letter above the doorway to each bedroom; 1 is closest to the door and 2 is closest to the window

 

Furniture and Decorating Standards

Each student has their own cable TV jack, 4x120v receptacles, an XL twin bed that is 36” to 38” wide by 84” long, a 4-drawer dresser, a desk with hutch, and a chair.

Posters, pictures, etc., may be affixed to the walls using removable putty or painter’s tape. Small bulletin boards, white boards, etc., may be hung using removeable adhesives that do not cause permanent damage (we recommend using 3M Command Strips). Shelves may not be attached to the walls.

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Laundry Facilities

There are two laundry facilities available in Juniper and Noble. Residents in the Residence Halls and Apartments are assigned to the Juniper laundry room. Residents in the Suites are assigned to the Noble laundry room.

 Please download the WASH Connect App in order to utilize our laundry facilities. Our Resident Advisors will guide you on how to use 

the app during your floor meetings!

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Internet Service

For internet access, students will use the same campus-wide WiFi used in classrooms and other public areas across campus. Please contact the student IT helpdesk at (657) 278-8888 for issues with WiFi.

Bringing a multimedia entertainment device? We can set up devices like smart TVs, video game consoles, and digital personal assistants (like Alexa and Google Home) to work with campus Wi-Fi. Check out this page for instructions. 

If you wish to purchase your own internet service, you may contact Spectrum Cable directly to make arrangements for installation. You must be present during installation. Appointments should be scheduled Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. beginning Monday, August 22. Spectrum is a full-service cable provider of television, internet, and phone services. You can call Spectrum at 855-243-8892 for more information.

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We partner with SwakU to offer care package service to our students and their families, with a wide variety of Certified Organic, Gluten Free, Nut Free, and Vegetarian care packages and discounted bundled package plans for the entire academic year.

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We partner with GradGuard, which offers an exclusive College Renters Insurance plan that
is specifically designed for students. Visit GradGuard.com to learn how you can protect your laptop,
bike, cell phone, books, clothing and other personal items from theft, fire, smoke, water damage and
more.

 

MicroFridge orders are now open for the 2024/25 academic year. Orders received on or before Thursday, August 1st will be installed prior to your arrival on campus. Orders made after the cutoff will be installed within one to two weeks of Student Move in. Collegiate Concepts, Inc. is the exclusive, recommended, and Approved MicroFridge rental provider at CSU Fullerton. Please note that if you do not end up attending, a full refund will be issued.

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CSUF regulations require students to use the MicroFridge combination appliance, Refrigerator/true zero degree freezer & Microwave oven, as the only option to have a Microwave oven in your residence hall room. All cleaning and installation guidelines established by the state, OSHA, the CDC and any other regulatory agency will be followed at all times. If you would like to order, Thank you!