SUMMER MOVE-IN
We are very excited you will be staying with us in Aggieland this summer!
Whether you are new to college life or just continuing your studies during the summer, we want to help make your experience as smooth as possible. Don’t forget to check your TAMU email frequently so you don’t miss important emails – like more detailed instructions for move in based on your building or hall.
This page contains information for Summer School including Gateway housing is available below. If you are looking for NSC Overnight Accommodations, or Guest Apartments please visit Conference and Guest Services.
Need to Apply for Summer Housing?
Apartments
The University Apartments offers 1, 2 and 4 bedroom apartments for approximately 2,100 students and students with families who want the benefits of living on-campus but are looking for something different than traditional residence hall living for the summer. Apply for summer apartment living in the myHousing Portal. If you are a current resident in the White Creek Apartments and need to extend your 9 1/2 month contract to a 12 month contract, log in to myHousing Portal to request this change.
Summer Dates
Apartments
The University Apartments are open year-round. Summer rates and apartment floor plans are available on the Gardens Apartments and White Creek Apartments pages. All Summer students will be housed in White Creek Apartments. Loftable beds are provided in all on-campus housing facilities.
Room floor plans can be found on the individual hall pages.
Rates
| Type | Summer Session I Rent | Summer Session II Rent | Summer I & II |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Creek Apartments | $1000 | $1000 | $2000 |
Packing
Living in a community space can be a lot of fun. To make sure our buildings are as safe as possible we have some items that we recommend every student bring, and items that are prohibited in the our facilities. Please review this list carefully before packing and coming to campus. You can find more specifics in our On-Campus Housing Rules. We also provide some extras you may want to purchase or rent. These Add-Ons include refrigerator/microwave combo appliances, linen packages, personal safes, and more. Find the details at Amenities > Add-Ons.
What to Bring Checklists
Items to Bring
Appliances - coffee maker (2 to 4 cups)
- crock pot
- microwave - 700 watts max
- refrigerator - 4.4 cubic feet max
- sandwich makers
- toasters/toaster ovens
Clothes/Linens - bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes
- bathrobe
- bedding - sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blanket/comforter
- Apartment mattress size: 54" x 75"
- hangers
- iron and small ironing board
- laundry basket(s) or bag(s) D laundry detergent
- shower caddy
- shower shoes
- soap and container or liquid soap
- toiletries (including toilet paper unless using community bathrooms)
Decor & Other Items - area rugs
- academic supplies
- command strips or poster putty for wall hangings
- hand sanitizer
- medications
- plants
- posters, pictures, wall hangings (no nails)
- thermometer
- wastebasket
Electronics - bicycle and lock
- desk lamp
-
electrical power strips – UL approved with built-in circuit breakers
-
ethernet cable (10-15 ft) | See Services > Internet – WiFi and Ethernet
- flashlight
- Iron and ironing board
- television, stereo, DVD player, Blu-ray player, gaming consoles
- wax warmers ("scentsy-type")
What Not To Bring
What Not To Bring - Air conditioning units (window or room units)
- Camping stoves
- Candles
- Ceiling fans (ceiling fans are provided)
- Electric skillets
- Extension cords, multiple plug adapters, power strips without circuit breakers
- Griddles, grills (George Foreman type, charcoal, or propane)
- Halogen Lamps
- Hot oil popcorn poppers
- Nails for wall hangings
- Pets | See Pets and Service/Assistance Animals
- Space heaters
- Wireless routers not issued by the University
Micromobility Devices While electric bikes and scooters are permitted for use on campus, per policies at https://transport.tamu.edu/alternative/bicycles/regulations.aspx, they cannot be stored or charged in University buildings, including residence halls. Please contact Transportation Services with questions regarding electric bikes, scooters, or other micromobility devices.
Sustainable Options
Sustainable Options - Reusable water bottles
- Bin to hold recycling in your room
- Duplex printing/printing in black and white
- Rechargeable batteries
- Clothing drying rack
- Blackout curtains | Check On-Campus Housing Rules and tour rooms
- Plants
- LED light bulbs
- Eco-friendly laundry/cleaning products
- Seasonally appropriate bedding/pajamas (i.e., flannel in the winter, cotton in the spring/summer)
- Reusable shopping bags
Items You Can Bring
Appliances - coffee maker (2 to 4 cups)
- crock pot
- microwave - 700 watts max
- refrigerator - 4.4 cubic feet max
- Rice cookers
Clothes/Linens - bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes
- bathrobe
- bedding - sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blanket/comforter Residence Hall mattress size: 36" x 77"
- Apartment mattress size: 54" x 75"
- hangers (you will collect a lot of free T-shirts when you get here!)
- iron and small ironing board
- laundry basket(s) or bag(s)
- laundry detergent
- shower caddy
- shower shoes
- soap and container or liquid soap
- toiletries (including toilet paper unless using community bathrooms)
Decor & Other Items - academic supplies
- command strips or poster putty for wall hangings (except for Hullabaloo Hall which has bulletin board strips for hanging)
- posters, pictures, wall hangings (no nails)
- wastebasket
Electronics - bicycle and lock
- desk lamp
- essential Oil diffuser that uses a fan or water, with an automatic shut-off feature when water runs out
- flashlight
- first aid kit
- wax warmers ("scentsy-type")
What Not To Bring
What Not To Bring - Camping stoves
- Candles
- Electric skillets
- Extension cords, multiple plug adapters, power strips without circuit breakers
- Fireworks, explosives, & hazardous items
- Griddles, grills (George Foreman-type, charcoal, or propane)
- Halogen lamps
- Hot oil popcorn poppers
- Hot plates
- Nails for wall hangings
- Pets | See Pets & Service/Assistance Animals
- Power tools
- Pressure cookers
- Prohibited appliances including induction-type cookers
- Road signs
- Sandwich makers
- Space heaters
- Toasters/toaster ovens
- Weapons - except handguns as permitted by State Law
- Wireless routers not issued by the university
Micromobility Devices While electric bikes and scooters are permitted for use on campus, per policies at https://transport.tamu.edu/alternative/bicycles/regulations.aspx, they cannot be stored or charged in University buildings, including residence halls. Please contact Transportation Services with questions regarding electric bikes, scooters, or other micromobility devices.
Sustainable Options
Sustainable Options - Reusable water bottles
- Bin to hold recycling in your room
- Duplex printing/printing in black and white
- Rechargeable batteries
- Clothing drying rack
- Blackout curtains | Check On-Campus Housing Rules and tour rooms
- Plants
- LED light bulbs
- Eco-friendly laundry/cleaning products
- Seasonally appropriate bedding/pajamas (i.e., flannel in the winter, cotton in the spring/summer)
- Reusable shopping bags
Parking & Transportation
Parking permits must be displayed at all times when parked on campus. Night permits are NOT valid for day summer parking.
Customers who do not currently have a permit but want to park for the summer may purchase Summer-Only Permits.
For complete parking and transportation information, including maps, please refer to Transportation Services’ Break & Summer Parking and Summer Transit Service.
Annual Housing Orientation & Check-In
All on-campus residents must complete a mandatory online Annual Housing Orientation prior to moving into your residence hall or prior to scheduling your apartment check-in appointment. Once this has been completed students will visit a series of stations where they will be checked in to our data management system, pick up and sign for keys/room inventories, and receive information regarding unloading zones and subsequent parking.
The orientation and check-in processes vary slightly by the type of residential community: apartments or our residence halls so please take a closer look at the information and links provided below.
Annual Housing Orientation
All apartment residents must complete a mandatory online Annual Housing Orientation prior to scheduling a check-in appointment or you will not be able to schedule a check-in appointment and Residence Life staff will not be able to issue you your apartment key. Instructions for completing the orientation were emailed to your TAMU student email account and are available at How-To’s & Procedures > Annual Housing Orientation.
Check-In
Check-In will occur in your respective apartment office shown below. Please bring a picture ID card to check-in (TAMU ID Card, Driver’s License, Passport, etc). If you do not have your TAMU ID card, then you will be issued a temporary card until you get your TAMU ID card.
The Gardens Apartments Office: located in the Community Center in the center of the apartments complex. The Gardens Apartments are located at University Drive and South College Avenue near the Engineering Complex. Physical address: 250 Calvin Moore Avenue, College Station, TX 77840; 979.845.2261. | Check-In Map
White Creek Apartments Office: located in the Activity Center at the southeast corner of Building A in the center of the apartment complex. White Creek Apartments are located on West Campus near the Agriculture and Life Sciences Buildings. Physical address: 225 Discovery Drive, College Station, TX 77845; 979.458.8500. | Check-in Map
Gateway Check-In
Begins: Wednesday, July 2nd @ 10 a.m.
Deadline: Wednesday, July 2nd @ 5 p.m.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your respective apartment office.
Annual Housing Orientation
All residence hall residents must complete a mandatory online Annual Housing Orientation prior to moving in or Residence Life staff will not be able to issue you your room key. Instructions for completing the orientation were emailed to your TAMU student email account and are available at How-To’s & Procedures > Annual Housing Orientation.
Check-In
All Summer students will be housed in White Creek Apartments.