Move-In Day and New Student FAQ

You have reached the hub for many of your questions as an incoming student!!!  This blog will outline some common questions:

1. Can I have my bed raised:
Answer:  In Doyle Hall, you can have your bed raised within its frame.  Pictured below is two NDMU beds bunked together.  Please note that you CANNOT bunk your beds in Doyle!  This is the best picture I could find to explain the raising feature and give you some dimension perspective.  When requesting to raise your bed, the mattress can move up or down within the headboard/footboard wood frame.  A fair amount of students like it raised in order to allow storage underneath the bed.  You can bunk or loft beds in Meletia, however. Bunk= bed on top of bed; Loft= height without the mattress so you can put your desk or dresser, etc. under your bed.  If you would like your bed raised, contact your RA or Residence Life Director at 410-532-3173.  There is no cost.



2. Can I buy a minifridge?
Answer: You can rent a Microwave/ Mini-fridge combo through Notre Dame.  Paperwork was in your residential packet which you received in the mail.  You can bring your own Mini-Fridge, if you choose, but you cannot bring your own microwave, due to wattage concerns.  There are communal kitchens that contain a full size fridge/ freezer, oven, and microwave.  This means that you can choose to neither rent nor buy a mini-fridge and use the communal kitchen or you can bring your own mini-fridge and use the communal microwave.  Most students like to rent the micro-fridge combo through NDMU for convenience.

3. What can I NOT bring?
Answer:  Coming directly from ndm.edu:

• Pets (with the exception of seeing-eye dogs and fish). Hermit crabs, turtles, rabbits, snakes, dogs and cats are not permitted!
• Microwave ovens, except those attached to University-approved Microfridge units. You can order them from our approved vendors website at MyFridgeRental.com.
• Toasters, indoor grills, hot plates, coffee makers
• Halogen lamps
• Candles and incense
• Firearms, fireworks and weapons

3. What do you suggest I bring?

Answer: Coming directly from ndm.edu:

• Pillow, sheets, blankets and a bedspread suitable for a single bed with a standard twin mattress
• Laundry hamper/bag and laundry detergent
• Shower caddy and shower shoes
• Towels
• Stackable crates (a space-efficient storage)
• A fan (Doyle Hall is not air-conditioned)
• Flashlight
• Alarm clock
• Personal items*

*Make sure to coordinate with your roommate who will bring a rug, stereo, TV, etc. The more you talk ahead of time, the more organized your move-in day will be!

4. What size are the beds?

Answer: The beds are a standard Twin.  They are NOT Twin XL.

5. When do I move in?

Answer:  Move-In Day is August 25th!  You can begin to move into your new home at 8:00am.  You have from 8a-1p to move in and adjust your room, so you do not have to be here at 8am.  Parents can stay with you for move-in day festivities until after dinner (around 6:30p).  Students are expected to attend all of Orientation.  If for any reason you cannot attend, please contact Student Life.

6. What if I haven't waived/enrolled in my NDMU health insurance yet?

Answer: Go to www.gallagherkoster.com/NDM to enroll or waive.  This will either keep or remove a $1,340 charge from your bill.

7. Where can I order my school textbooks?

Answer:  You can either stop by before Orientation begins or at some point during your Orientation to purchase your books from NDMU's bookstore.  If you would like to explore outside options for purchasing books, such as Amazon, you can use your class schedule and Bookstore website to see what books you will need.  You can go to http://ndm.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TBWizardView?catalogId=10001&storeId=42570&langId=-1 to look up your books.

8. When will I receive my ID?

Answer: You will receive your student ID at Orientation along with a detailed agenda of Orientation.

9. What do I need for my first day of class?

Answer: You can take some time to explore Joule if you would like, but you will receive more information on each course during your first class.  If you do not have your books by the first day, do not worry!  You will have a little bit of wiggle room if you need to buy a few more or are waiting for them to be delivered.  Your professor will usually take the first class to go over the syllabus and introduce you to the course.  Anything you would ever need for class is most likely available in the bookstore!

10. From parents: When do I get to see my baby again?!

Answer: You are welcome to come visit you daughter, but we hope that you will encourage them to stay on campus for the entire first month and not travel home for a weekend (We know it's scary!).  Beginning college can stir up many emotions, but please encourage them to make friends, get involved, and enjoy campus life!  While you are welcome to visit NDMU, we do have a special Family Weekend!!!  September 21-23 is jam-packed with activities for families!  You will receive information in the mail and your daughters should hear more about it as well.  The Family Weekend is home to the beloved Honors Convocation for all new students, the annual crab feast, a movie night, and so much more!  We look forward to seeing you all on Move-In Day and Family Weekend; we promise to take care of your little girls! 

We look forward to seeing you all very soon!  

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And I give this pledge of my purpose to wear it worthily.

I shall try to follow all truth.

I shall try to see all beauty.

I shall try to be all goodness.

And thus to come to that eternal wisdom,

which is the word of God.