Tornado Move-In Day: Your Guide to a Smooth Landing

Move-In Day at Concordia University Texas is almost here, and the excitement is building! Whether you're a first-year student or returning to campus, our Residential Life team has been hard at work planning a celebration-style welcome to help you settle in quickly and start exploring your new home away from home.

To make the big day stress-free, check out this comprehensive checklist of what to bring (and what to leave behind) as you prepare for this exciting new chapter.

Move-In Snapshot

Important Dates (specific time frames will be sent to your CTX email):

• August 21: Move-In Day for students assigned to Regents Hall, Freshman Triple Occupancy rooms, & Alumni/Founders (ALFO) Freshman Hall
• August 21: First-Year Hall Meeting in Regents Commons, followed by the Freshmen Hangout on the patio
• August 22: Alumni/Founders Hall Move-In Day
• August 25: Returner Hall Meeting

Where to Check In: Regents Commons

Parking & Carts: Unload zones will be designated near each hall with free rolling carts and plenty of friendly volunteers to keep things moving.

Forgot Something? No worries! We're only a few miles from Target, Walmart, H-E-B, and many local shops.

What to Bring

For Alumni and Founders Halls: Refrigerators are already provided.

What NOT to Bring

• Air fryers, toasters & other cooking appliances
• Microwaves
• Candles, incense & plug-in LED light strips
• Refrigerator if in Alumni and Founders Hall
• Extension cords (use surge-protected power strips instead)
• Pets (fish in ≤10-gallon tanks are the only exception)
• Weapons, ammunition or anything that looks like a weapon
• Excess furniture (every room already comes fully furnished, and all University furniture must stay in the room)

See the full list of prohibited items on the FAQs page.

Pro Tips from Our Team

1. Label Everything. Tape your name and room number on every box so volunteers can deliver items straight to your door.
2. Pack an "Open-First" Tote. Include chargers, medication, a water bottle, snacks, toiletries, and a change of clothes, so you're not digging through suitcases at midnight.
3. Hydrate & Stretch. Texas heat is no joke. We'll have misting fans and cool-down stations, but pace yourself.

Next Steps

1. Watch Your CTX Email for your specific move-in time and parking information.
2. Review Your Housing Assignment: Make sure you know your hall and room number and check your CTX email for any housing updates or instructions from Residential Life.
3. Complete Fall Housing Quiz before Move-In Day

I can't wait to see our community cheering you on as you step onto campus. Remember: this is the start of your CTX journey, not a sprint to finish unpacking. Take a breath and soak in the moment, you're officially home!

If you have any questions, contact our team at ResidentialLife@concordia.edu

See you soon, Tornados!
Nik Locker
Director of Residential Life
Concordia University Texas