It is almost time for students to begin returning to the residence halls. Check below for some of the necessities students need for their rooms.
The start of the fall 2015 semester is a little more than a month away, and students will begin moving in just a few weeks.
Bonner Leaders will be able to move into their rooms on Aug. 5. Students are advised to check with the organization’s adviser about check-in specifics.
Band camp for students in the Marching Band is Aug. 7 through 14 and students will be able to move into their rooms prior to the start of camp. Please check with the band director for specifics about check-in.
On August 12, students involved in fall sports (football, volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country and cheerleading) will be returning to campus. Check-in will be 9 a.m. to noon in Pioneer Arena.
New students will return to campus on Saturday, Aug. 15 with check-in from 9 a.m. to noon in the Pioneer Arena. Orientation activities for new students will begin that afternoon to help them make new friends and make a smooth transition to life on campus.
The first day of class is Wednesday, Aug. 19.
The scheduled Block Breaks and other dates when your student may be traveling home include:
Block 1 Break Sept. 12 – 15,
Block 2 Break Oct. 10 – 13,
Block 3 Break Nov. 7 – 10, and
Thanksgiving Break Nov. 25 – 29.
The winter break at the end of the semester will be Dec. 10 through Jan. 10. Winter Commencement will be Dec. 12.
Parents are invited to visit campus for Homecoming activities Oct. 9-10 and for Family Weekend, Nov. 6-7.
Residence Hall Necessities
“Back to School” sales have already begun. While all students need basic classroom supplies, what does your student need to settle successfully into residential life on the Tusculum campus?
For students living in a residence hall, necessities include extra-long twin sheets/linens, bath towels, shower shoes, laundry detergent, shower caddy, alarm clock, pillows, toiletries, laundry basket and cleaning supplies. Students also need to have a telephone of some type, a UL-approved surge protector and an Ethernet card and cord (needed for network access).
While not necessities, these items are recommended: a 3.1-cubic-foot or smaller refrigerator, microwave, computer, a dry-erase board, a fan, a stereo with no subwoofers, a television, microwavable dishes, iron/ironing board, coaxial cable, a coffee maker, can opener, lock box, under bed storage and a crock pot. Students who live in the apartments are also permitted to bring George Foreman grills.
Items not allowed in the residence halls for safety reasons are extension cords, candles, incense, fireworks, hot plates, popcorn poppers, space heaters, toasters/toaster ovens, air conditioners and guns of any kind including pellet, water or paint guns.