Campus will be busy in a few weeks with students returning to the residence halls.
The fall 2016 semester will begin in about a month, and students will begin moving in during the first week of August.
Below is a listing of the move-in days for various groups of students.
Wednesday, August 3 (9 a.m. – Noon) – Resident Assistants and Bonner Leaders (students check-in with group advisors)
Thursday, August 4 (9 a.m. – Noon) – Athletic Trainers, Orientation Leaders, Band/Colorguard (students check-in with group advisors)
Saturday, August 6 (9 a.m. – Noon) – Football (check-in through Niswonger Lobby (“Living Room”)
Saturday, August 6 (11 a.m. – Noon) – Women’s Soccer (check-in through Niswonger Lobby (“Living Room”)
Monday, August 8 (9 a.m. – Noon) – Student Teachers, Cheerleading, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Soccer, Volleyball, President’s Society and SGA Executive Officers (check-in through Niswonger Lobby (“Living Room”)
Friday, August 12 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.) -First-Year Student Move-in (check-in through Pioneer Arena)
Saturday, August 13 (9 a.m. – Noon) – Returning Students Move-in (check-in through Niswonger Lobby [Living Room] except resident students who have completed Express Check-In by August 1 who will go to halls*)
An Express Check-in process is available to returning students who complete the following steps by August 1:
- Complete registration for 2016 Fall.
- Complete the Emergency Contact Form with Student Affairs (available on the Ellucian Mobile App).
- Make sure your FAFSA paperwork is completed.
- Complete all loan paperwork (MPN/Entrance Loan Counseling and Plus MPN/ Applications) online at www. Studentloans.gov.
- Pay the Fall 2016 balance on your student account in FULL or complete a payment plan application with the Business Office.
Students who use the Express Check-in and are returning prior to August 13 are to go the Living Room in the Niswonger Lobby to be issued their IDs and keys. Those students using Express Check-in who return on August 13 are to go to the tent nearest their residence hall on move-in day to receive their IDs and keys.
Academic Calendar
The first day of class for the Fall 2016 semester will be Monday, August 15. Block 1 will end on October 8. The second block of the semester will be October 10 through December 10. Block Three courses span the entire semester from August 15 to December 10.
Some important dates for the semester include Opening Convocation on Thursday, August 25; Constitution Day on Saturday, September 17; Homecoming on October 21-22 and Commencement on Saturday on December 10. The Thanksgiving holidays will be November 21 -26 and Christmas Break will be December 10 through January 8.
Classes begin Monday, January 9, for the spring 2017 semester. Block Four classes will be January 9, through March 4, and Block Five classes will be March 13 through May 6. Block Six courses will span the entire semester.
Spring Break will be March 6 -11. The College will be closed on January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and on April 14 for Good Friday. Honors Convocation will be April 27 and Spring Commencement will be May 6.
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, essentials include a mattress pad, pillow(s) and pillow cases, extra-long twin sheets, comforter, blanket, towels and washcloths, shower shoes/flip flops, shower caddy, laundry bag/basket, detergent, alarm clock, cell phone and charger and a music player. Also essential for students are forms of identification such as their driver’s license or insurance cards and access to financial resources through such items as n ATM card, checkbook or credit cards.
While not necessities, these housewares are recommended: a 3.1-cubic-foot or smaller refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, can opener, plastic food storage containers and lids, microwavable dishware, silverware, water filter pitcher, trash can liners (8 gallon), under-bed storage, fan, hangers, desk lamp and bulbs, floor lamp and bulbs, a mirror and posters. Students who live in the apartments are also permitted to bring George Foreman grills. Also recommended are cleaning supplies, ear plugs, a first aid kit, electronic thermometer, dryer sheets, fabric softener, iron (with automatic shut-off), ironing board, photo albums, pictures, stuffed animals and a yearbook.
Electronic items that are recommended include a stereo (no subwoofer), computer/laptop and charger, ethernet cable, DVD player, gaming system, power strip with a surge protector (UL approved), printer and ink cartridges, computer paper, TV and TV coaxial cable.
Miscellaneous items recommended include a sticky putty, a dry erase board, flashlight, umbrella/rain gear, sports equipment and sunglasses.
Items not allowed in the residence halls for safety reasons are extension cords, fireworks, space heaters, candles, hot plates, lofts, toaster/toaster ovens, incense, popcorn popper (other than Air Poppers), guns of any kind including pellet, water or paint.