Lede Move In is an exciting time at Princeton University. Be sure to take a look at these suggestions for planning your move to campus. Accordion New Students Move In Date As a new graduate student, you can start moving in for the fall term on Friday, August 26, 2022. This date should be reflected in your housing contract. We will be welcoming all new graduate students between the hours of 8am -3pm at the Lewis Center for the Arts Forum on this day for Housing Check-In. Permission for early arrival is granted on a case-by-case basis as determined by your academic department and the Graduate School. If you are approved for early arrival, you can move in three days prior to your program start date. You will receive additional information separately. Check-in for Graduate College Dormitories and Annexes Welcome to housing! Move in for the fall term for the graduate college and annexes starts on August 26, 2022 at 8:00 am until 3pm. The location to pick up your key packet is the Lewis Center for the Arts Forum. If you did not submit a photo to Tiger Card, you will need to do this upon your arrival to the Forum on this day. Key pick-up for all other approved arrivals is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday- Friday at The Service Point on the A Level of the New South Building. Please have the following essentials ready for move in: Photo ID – US Driver’s license, state ID, or passport. Tiger Card & Pin number – you will need your Tiger Card and pin number to enter your room. This number can be found in My Housing for Graduates under “Graduate Student” > “Personal Information” > “Display Pin” New/Old Graduate College Mailbox - Please fill out a mailbox registration form with the Porter's Lodge. Check-in for Lawrence and Edwards Apartments and Lakeside Graduate Housing Welcome to housing! New graduate students arriving for the fall term can go to the Lewis Center for the Arts Forum between the hours of 8:00 am until 3pm. If you did not submit a photo to Tiger Card, you will need to do this upon your arrival to the Forum on this day. Key pick-up for all other approved arrival dates is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday- Friday. Please note: for Lawrence and Edwards, go to The Service Point, Level A in the New South building and for Lakeside Graduate Housing go to the Lakeside Complex Office. If you cannot arrive during normal business hours, contact the Graduate Student Housing Office at askhousing@princeton.edu , and inform the staff of your plans. In order to receive your keys, you must submit all necessary documents/payments. Please ensure that you have completed the following: Submit your security deposit, equal to first month’s rent listed on your Housing Contract. For instructions on making security deposit payments electronically (ACH - Automated Clearing House) through your checking account, please email rentdept@princeton.edu. Students in need of a receipt of their security deposit, please email rentdept@princeton.edu. Complete your W8 or W9 tax document. Due to state law, each security deposit is kept in a separate interest-bearing account. An IRS W9 or W8 tax document is required to be on file by the bank in order for you to earn interest on your account. Once your security deposit account is opened, JP Morgan’s Tax Compliance Office will send you instructions via US mail on how to submit your W9/W8 tax document so that you may earn interest on your tenant security deposit. Email proof of renter’s insurance coverage to askhousing@princeton.edu Each resident must have a minimum of $4,000 coverage for personal property. Pet owners must have a minimum of $100,000 personal liability coverage. Pet Agreement (see attached) Please complete if you plan to own a pet while residing at Lawrence. If you have a pet, the Pet Agreement must be completed and submitted for approval at least 7 business days prior to moving in. All pet requests are approved on an individual basis. Feel free to contact the The Service Point to inquire about specifics. Email the completed pet agreement and supporting documents to askhousing@princeton.edu Please ensure that you have the following prior to submitting your pet agreement for approval: Signatures of all contract holders and/or residents listed for your unit Municipality of Princeton Dog License A copy of your personal liability insurance coverage A picture of the Pet(s) Copies of all recent vaccination records Students moving in with their pet to pet-friendly housing: Must carry $100,000 of personal liability coverage on their renter's insurance policy Be in compliance with local pet ordinances, rules and regulations - including dog licensing Keys will not be provided prior to your occupancy date or if your security deposit is not paid. Early Arrival If you have permission to arrive early for a specific academic program, such as paid research with a professor or participation in an academic “camp,” the Graduate Student Housing Office will email you the details regarding your move in date. Current Students The Graduate College Welcome Back! Please update your card at a hotspot to gain access to your room. If you are moving into an annex and require brass keys, we will have a key packet available for you at The Service Point, A Level, of the New South building. Please plan your move in for a time during our business hours as indicated above. If you cannot arrive during business hours, please email askhousing@princeton.edu with your arrival time and date and we will bring your key packet to Public Safety. Graduate Apartments - Contract Renewals If you renew your contract for your current apartment, you do not have to check in with the Graduate Student Housing Office. Contract renewals begin on July 1. Graduate Apartments - New Assignments If you are contracting for a new housing assignment, check in with the Graduate Student Housing Office at The Service Point, A Level of the New South building when you arrive on campus. Plan to arrive on or around the first day of your contract start date. If you arrive later than a few days after the start of your contract, after normal business hours, or on a weekend, contact the Graduate Student Housing Office at askhousing@princeton.edu to inform the staff of your plans. In order to receive your keys, you must submit all necessary documents/payments. Please ensure that you have completed the following: Submit your security deposit, equal to first month’s rent listed on your Housing Contract. For instructions on making security deposit payments electronically (ACH - Automated Clearing House) through your checking account, please email rentdept@princeton.edu. Students in need of a receipt of their security deposit, please email rentdept@princeton.edu. Complete your W8 or W9 tax document. Due to state law, each security deposit is kept in a separate interest-bearing account. An IRS W9 or W8 tax document is required to be on file by the bank in order for you to earn interest on your account. Once your security deposit account is opened, JP Morgan’s Tax Compliance Office will send you instructions via US mail on how to submit your W9/W8 tax document so that you may earn interest on your tenant security deposit. Email proof of renter’s insurance coverage to askhousing@princeton.edu Each resident must have a minimum of $4,000 coverage for personal property. Pet owners must have a minimum of $100,000 personal liability coverage. Pet Agreement (see attached) Please complete if you plan to own a pet while residing at Lawrence. If you have a pet, the Pet Agreement must be completed and submitted for approval at least 7 business days prior to moving in. All pet requests are approved on an individual basis. Feel free to contact The Service Point to inquire about specifics. Email the completed pet agreement and supporting documents to askhousing@princeton.edu Please ensure that you have the following prior to submitting your pet agreement for approval: Signatures of all contract holders and/or residents listed for your unit Municipality of Princeton Dog License A copy of your personal liability insurance coverage A picture of the Pet(s) Copies of all recent vaccination records Students moving in with their pet to pet-friendly housing: Must carry $100,000 of personal liability coverage on their renter's insurance policy Be in compliance with local pet ordinances, rules and regulations - including dog licensing Keys will not be provided prior to your occupancy date or if your security deposit is not paid. Apartment Security Deposit Security Deposit Security deposits are equal to 1 month of rent. All security deposits must be paid electronically. For instructions on making security deposit payments electronically (ACH - Automated Clearing House) through your checking account, please email rentdept@princeton.edu. Students in need of a receipt of their security deposit, please email rentdept@princeton.edu. Students transferring from one apartment to another do not need to submit another deposit, as it will be transferred for their new apartment. Personal Property Protection Personal Property Protection All University lease and contract holders are required to carry personal property protection (renter’s) insurance while living in University rental apartments and houses. The minimum required coverage is $4000 of personal property insurance. Personal Liability Coverage If you have a pet, you must also carry personal liability coverage. The minimum required coverage is $100,000 of personal liability insurance. You may keep pets only after registering them with Graduate Student Housing at My Housing for Graduates when applying for housing. You are also required to provide this information when you move in by filling out the Resident Information Sheet. Insurance Carriers Insurance policies can be purchased from the provider of the resident's choice. Most providers allow for online signup. The University does not require the contract holder to buy coverage from any specific vendor. Proof of Coverage All contract holders living in rental apartments must provide proof of personal property coverage upon request by the University. All residents with pets are required to provide Graduate Student Housing with proof of liability insurance before their contracted move in date. Graduate Student Housing will accept either a copy of your insurance policy or a copy of your payment invoice as proof. Because this is a contractual requirement, failure to provide proof of insurance will be considered a violation of the terms and conditions of occupancy. Dining During Move In Procter Hall Procter Hall, the Graduate College dining hall, will open for continental breakfast on the day meal plans begin. The Campus Dining website has details about graduate student meal plans. Campus Dining - Graduate Student Meal Plans Frist Campus Center Eateries The eateries in the Frist Campus Center will be open on move in day with a special schedule posted in early September. Frist Campus Eateries Campus Cafés There are several self-service cafés, located in academic buildings throughout campus and open Monday through Friday. Campus Cafés See Also Princeton Mobile App Services for your Dorm or Annex Academic Calendar Facilities Customer Service
