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M O V E - I N G U I D E

PRIOR TO MOVE-INCHECKLIST

P a y t h e D a m a g e D e p o s i t a th t t p s : / / s e c u r e p a y m e n t . m c k e n d r e e . e d u / s e c u r e p a y m e n t Y o u w i l l n o t r e c e i v e y o u r h o u s i n g a s s i g n m e n t u n t i l t h eU n i v e r s i t y h a s r e c e i v e d y o u r $ 2 0 0 d e p o s i t .

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V i s i t m y h o u s i n g . m c k e n d r e e . e d u t o d i s c o v e r y o u r h o u s i n gp l a c e m e n t . Y o u n e e d y o u r M c K u s e r n a m e & p a s s w o r d t o g a i na c c e s s . W i l l b e a v a i l a b l e m i d - J u n e .

C o n t a c t y o u r r o o m m a t e ( s ) t o g e t t o k n o w t h e m a n dd i s c u s s w h o w i l l b r i n g s p e c i f i c i t e m s f o r t h e r o o m .R e s i d e n c e L i f e   w i l l o n l y p r o v i d e r o o m m a t e ' s M c K e m a i l .

F a m i l i a r i z e y o u r s e l f w i t h t h e i n f o r m a t i o n c o v e r e d i n t h e M c K S t u d e n t H a n d b o o k .

R e l a x a n d e n j o y y o u r s u m m e r !

B e g i n p a c k i n g y o u r b e l o n g i n g s . U s e o u r T i p s & T r i c k s f o r am o r e s e a m l e s s m o v i n g p r o c e s s .

HOUSING PRICESTRADITIONAL HALLS(FIRST YEAR OPTIONS)

SUITE-STYLE OPTIONS(FIRST YEAR & UPPER-DIVISION OPTIONS)

APARTMENT STYLE(UPPER-DIVISION OPTIONS)

RESIDENCYREQUIREMENT

WHY LIVE ON-CAMPUS?

The Suites - $2,685/semester

Residence Hall East/West

Single -$3,660/semester

Residence Hall East/West

Double -$3,515/semester

McKendree University'sresidency requirementstipulates that all full-time (12+

credit hours) undergraduatestudents must live in Universityhousing or University-certifiedhousing

McKendree University strongly believes in thevalue of the on-campus residential experience asan important educational component for studentsuccess. Studies have shown the followingregarding students living on campus whileattending college: -They earn better grades-They build stronger ties to the University-They building more meaningful relationships withpeers-They are generally more satisfied with theircollege experience-They are more likely to graduate

Baker Hall - $2,685/semester

Barnett Hall -$2,685/semester

Walton Hall -$2,685/semester

Triplex- $3,790/semester

Hunter Street -$3,790/semester

McKendree West

Apts.-$3,790/semester

MOVE-IN DATESSTUDENT MOVE-IN

FALL ATHLETE MOVE-IN

New Student Orientation (First-Year & Transfer Students) Wednesday, August 21st at 7:00am - 9:30am Returning StudentsFriday, August 23rd at 8:00am

Football: Saturday, August 10th from 1:00pm-4:00pmCheer: Saturday, August 10th from 1:00pm-4:00pmBand (Section Leaders): Sunday, August 11th from 1:00pm-4:00pmBand (All other members): Monday, August 12th from 1:00pm-4:00pmDance: Saturday, August 17th from 11:00am-4:00pmWomen's Volleyball: Saturday, August 17th from 11:00am-4:00pmCross Country: Saturday, August 17th from 11:00am-4:00pmMen's Soccer: Saturday, August 17th from 11:00am-4:00pmSpeech & Debate: Saturday, August 17th from 11:00am-4:00pmWomen's Soccer: Saturday, August 17th from 11:00am-4:00pmMen's Water Polo: Sunday, August 18th from 1:00pm-4:00pm

MOVE-IN DAY INSTRUCTIONS

1 A R R I V E T O C A M P U SS A F E L YPlan accordingly for traffic if travelingthrough urban areas. Be aware of weatherchanges including rain, thunderstorms, orother inclement weather.

2 L O C A T E Y O U R H A L LUse the McKendree campus map tolocate your hall/area for move-in.Follow campus signage to your hall.

3 P I C K U P Y O U R K E Y SOnce you have arrived at your hall,please check in with the Residence Lifestaff to receive your keys, signpaperwork, and ask any additionalquestions.

4 C H E C K O U T Y O U R R O O MOnce you have your keys, locate yourroom and create a game plan forunloading/unpacking your belongings.

5 U N L O A D Y O U R V E H I C L EUnload your belongings from your vehicle inthe designated unloading zones. After youhave unloaded, please move your vehicle todesignated parking lots so others canunload. McK will have volunteers helpingyou unload your vehicle!

A T T E N D N S O O R T R A N S F E RO R I E N T A T I O NCheck in for New/Transfer StudentOrientation is from 10am-11am* nextto Baker Hall (see campus map).

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MOVE-IN DAY TIPS & TRICKS

Label boxes/bins and all items withstudent's name, building & roomnumber (use the template providedon the housing assignments website)Remember that one person shouldstay with the vehicle at all times untilit is fully unloaded and moved to theproper parking locationWear comfortable clothes and shoesas you will have to park your vehiclein a further parking lot onceunloading is completedArrive on-time (plan for traffic andunloading time) so you can make itNSO check-in Know student ID number and bringstudent ID with you for check-in Know your health insuranceinformation for health insuranceinformation document that is filledout during check-in

7 A T T E N DC O N V O C A T I O NAttend Convocation at 11:00 AM onthe front lawn. Convocation is abusiness-casual event.

*Arrive after 11 AM for NSO? All NSO material will be in the Admissions Officein the Piper Academic Center (PAC) after 10 AM.

MOVE-IN DAY LOGISTICS

Students moving into McKendree West,Hunter St, or Triplex, please check youremail near move-in for specific check-ininstructions.

-Lots D & E-Back rows of Lot C-Lots near MPCC (0ff map) *You will park your vehiclehere after unloading*

Baker (15) Unloading Zones-Lot C Walton (18) Unloading Zones-Lot C Barnett (17) Unloading Zones-Lot J The Suites (25) Unloading Zones-Lot F Residence Halls East/West (19-20)Unloading Zones-Lot I

Unloading Zones – 15-min only 

Parking Lots

Other Locations

Please follow campus signage to your buildings as part of Alton Street will be blocked off.

Questions during Move-In? Find our move-in helpers in their purple vests!

HOTELS & FOODNEARBY

HOTELSDrury Inn & Suites St. Louis

1118 Central ParkO'Fallon, IL 62269Phone: (618) 624-2211

Hilton Garden Inn O’Fallon

360 Regency ParkO'Fallon, IL 62269Phone: (618) 624-4499

FOODThe Cobblestone Eatery & Drinkery

115 West Saint Louis StreetLebanon, IL 62254

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

321 S Madison StLebanon, IL 62254

McDonald's

713 S Madison StLebanon, IL 62254

FOOD (DELIVERY OPTIONS)

DQ Grill & Chill

412 S Madison StLebanon, IL 62254

Foundry Cafe and Market

220 W St.Louis StLebanon, IL 62254

Subway

224 S Madison StLebanon, IL 62254

Best Western Plus Mascoutah

9730 Hayden Dr,Mascoutah, IL 62258Phone: (618) 808-0280

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

3396 Green Mount Crossing DriveShiloh, IL 62269Phone: (618) 632-0400

Marco's Express

1401 Lebanon Ave.Belleville, IL 62221Phone: (618) 235-5500

Schiappa’s Italian Restaurant

402 South MadisonLebanon, IL 62254Phone: (618) 537-4965

Domino's Pizza

9785 Hayden DrMascoutah, IL 62258Phone: (618) 808-0666

Pizza Hut

729 W Hwy 50O’Fallon, IL 62269Phone: (618) 632-5167

SHOPPING NEARBYGROCERIES & NECESSITIESDollar General (8AM–10PM)

707 S Madison St

Lebanon, IL 62254

Schnucks Groceries (6AM-Midnight)

907 East Hwy 50

O'Fallon, IL 62269

Dierbergs (6am-11pm)

4000 Green Mt Crossing Dr

Shiloh, IL 62269

DRUG STORES & PHARMACIES

CVS (8AM–10PM)

753 W Hwy 50O'Fallon, IL 62269

Prescription Plus True Value (9AM-7PM)

753 True Value DrLebanon, IL 62254

CLOTHING & OTHER SHOPPING

Walgreens (7AM–11PM)

704 Cambridge BlvdO'Fallon, IL 62269

Target (8AM–11PM)

3400 Green Mt Crossing DrShiloh, IL 62269

Walmart Super Center (24 hours)

Lincoln Crossing 1530 US-50O'Fallon Il, 62269

St. Clair Square Mall (10AM-9PM)

134 St. Clair SquareFairview Heights, IL 62208

Old Navy (9am-9:30pm)

6015 N Illinois StFairview Heights, IL 62208

TJ Maxx (9:30AM-9:30PM)

10850 Lincoln TrailFairview Heights, IL 62208

Marshalls (9:30AM-9:30PM)

5935 N Illinois ST

Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Ross Dress for Less (9am-11:30pm)

6005 N Illinois StFairview Heights, IL 62208

COMMONMISTAKESTO AVOID

1B R I N G I N G P R O H I B I T E D I T E M SPlease read the list on the right to understandwhat items are allowed and prohibited. See fulllist at https://www.mckendree.edu/student-life/res-life/life/faq.php#what%20should%20i%20bring

2 U S I N G C O M M A N D S T R I P SUnlike the commercials suggest, Command Stripsand other wall adhesives destroy paint uponremoval. McK recommends sticky tack, masking tape, orpainter's tape!

3 B R I N G I N G M O R E T H A N 1M I N I - F R I D G E O R M I C R O W A V E Only 1 mini-fridge and 1 microwave perbedroom are allowed.

4 B R I N G I N G P E T SUnless you have submitted the correct paperworkand been approved for an emotional supportanimal, ALL animals except for fish arePROHIBITED and violation of this may result in afine.

WHAT TO BRINGTrash Can and Trash BagsCleaning SuppliesClothes, Hangers & Laundry SuppliesCoffee MakerComputerTV/DVD player & gaming consolesFood & Eating UtensilsMattress PadMini-Refrigerator (one per room)Personal Decor ItemsPillows & beddingSchool SuppliesShower Shoes & Shower CaddyToiletriesArea Rug if you desireMicrowave (one per room)Power Strip (UL approved)QuartersBike Lock if you bring a Bike

WHAT NOT TOBRING

Airsoft GunsBass StereoEquipmentCrock PotsGrillsHalogen LampsHot Plate

AlcoholAnimalsCandles/IncenseDrugsWeaponsHeating BlanketSpace HeatersToasters/Toaster Oven

Suggested items for apartment living:

Dishes & Eating utensilsLiving room furniturePots & PansShower CurtainsToliet PaperN O T C O M M U N I C A T I N G W I T H

R O O M M A T E P R I O RPlease communicate with yourroommate(s) prior to move-in. Youdon't need 2 of everything!

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INSURANCE,BEDDING & LAUNDRYRenter's InsuranceRenter's insurance is highly recommended forstudents attending McKendree University. Werecommend National Student Service, INC. TheNational Student Services, INC website can belocated at http://www.nssi.com/.

BeddingMcKendree provides students with extra-long twinmattresses (Twin-XL). On Campus Marketing hasbeen a long-time provider of Twin-XL bedding at anaffordable price for McKendree students. To viewtheir bedding options, go to mckendree.ocm.com.

LaundryMcKendree University offers laundry facilities in every building orarea. Laundry machines on main campus can be operated byquarters or an app. Machines in McKendree West only uses quarter operatedmachines for laundry facilities. Laundry Locations Baker, Barnett, Walton: machines located on every floorThe Suites: machines located on ground floor in pod 2Residence Hall East & West: machines located on the first flooron the East sideHunter Street Apartments: machines located in the basementsMcKendree West & Triplex: machines located in the McKendreeWest clubhouse

Change MachinesMcKendree has two locations on campus where students canexchange $1 and $5 bills for quarters. One change machine islocated in the Lair on the main campus and one change machine islocated at the McKendree West Clubhouse.

BUILDING SPECIFICSTRADITIONAL HALLSBaker Hall

On-Call Duty Phone

(7pm-7am weekdays & all-day on weekends)

(618) 975-4388

Barnett Hall

On-Call Duty Phone

(7pm-7am weekdays & all-day on weekends)

(618) 975-4385

Walton Hall

On-Call Duty Phone

(7pm-7am weekdays & all-day on weekends)

(618) 975-4387

SUITE-STYLE

APARTMENT STYLE

The Suites

On-Call Duty Phone

(7pm-7am weekdays & all-day on weekends)

(618) 975-5975

Residence Hall East & West

On-Call Duty Phone

(7pm-7am weekdays & all-day on weekends)

(618) 975-6366

Hunter Street Apartments

On-Call Duty Phone

(7pm-7am weekdays & all-day on weekends)

(618) 975-6366

McKendree West & Triplex Apartments

On-Call Duty Phone

(7pm-7am weekdays & all-day on weekends)

(618) 975-4386

Mailing Address

Student Name

701 College Rd.

Name of Hall & Room Number

Lebanon, IL 62254

Mailing Address Example

Bogey Bearcat

701 College Rd.

Walton Hall 1234

Lebanon, IL 62254

DINING INFORMATIONMEAL PLANS & PRICES

19 Meals per Week + $50 Flex Dollars = $2,500 a semester.

15 Meals per Week + $75 Flex Dollars = $2,275 a semester.

10 Meals per Week + $100 Flex Dollars = $1,990 a semester.

MEAL PLAN INFORMATION

DINING HOURS

Flex Dollars: Comes as part of meal plans and amount is dependent upon meal plan. They can be used in

Ames Dining hall for guests or when meals run out. Flex can also be used at 1828 Cafe.

Flex dollars expire at end of each semester.

Bogey Bucks (Munch Money): Can be purchased by anyone at the university (students without a meal plan,

commuters, faculty/staff and students who want to supplement their flex dollars). They roll over from fall to

spring semester but expire at the end of each academic year. for deposits over $100, a 10% bonus is added to

account. Bogey Bucks are loaded to ID card. can be used at Ames or 1828 Cafe. Can be added at

mckendree.sodexomyway.com or at any register in ames or 1828.

Bogey Bucks are also tax-free!

1828 Meal Exchange: Applies only to those with a 15 or 19 meal plan.

For students who cannot make it to Ames Dining Hall during regular lunch or dinner times, the 1828 Meal

Exchange can help. Meal exchange begins after Ames closes, so lunch is 1:30pm-3pm Monday-Friday and

dinner is 7pm-9pm Monday-Thursday in 1828 Cafe. During this time, those with a15 or 19 meal plan can use a

"meal swipe" instead of Flex Dollars or Bogey Bucks to order off the Meal Exchange menu.

MONDAY - THURSDAY 7:30AM - 10PM FRIDAY

7:30AM - 6PM SATURDAY-SUNDAY

CLOSED

MONDAY - FRIDAY

BREAKFAST: 7AM -10AM LUNCH: 11AM -1:30PMDINNER : 4:30PM -7:00PM SATURDAY - SUNDAY

BRUNCH: 11AM -1PMDINNER: 5PM - 6:30PM

Ames Dining Hall 1828 Cafe

*Students living in Baker, Barnett, Walton, the Suites or Residence Hall East/West

are required to have a meal plan.

*MEALS RESET SUNDAY MORNINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK

OTHER CAMPUS INFOBogey Bus - Campus ShuttleJump on board the Bogey Bus! McKendree offers shuttle transportation all around our Lebanon campus.The shuttle runs Monday through Friday in 20-30 minute loops.See website for more details (https://www.mckendree.edu/student-life/res-life/shuttle.php)

The LairThe Lair is located underneath the McKendree Bookstore (next toBarnett Hall) and is a lounge for students to hang out, play gamesand socialize. The Lair has board games, pool tables and videogame systems. The Lair Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pmFriday - Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00am

Residence Hall Association (RHA) The McKendree Residence Hall Association (RHA) is aninclusive organization of student representativesworking together to create a sense of community oncampus through educational, service, and socialprogramming. RHA also provides leadership anddevelopment opportunities for members while workingto improve campus life. You can get involved by becoming a building orarea rep in the Fall!

SEE YOU IN AUGUST!