Moms and College Move in day
To ensure a quick and efficient move-in, there will be students waiting at your residence hall to help unpack! As we do our part, make sure that you rely on preparation, patience and understanding for a smooth college move-in day.
Going to college and living on your own!
Living and learning in a new place (whether near or far) is an adjustment. Here are some thoughts and advice from current college students on different aspects of living on your own!
Moving onto campus
Get Excited!
- New students will move in on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
- Returning students, who are athletes or student leaders will return to campus in early August. Those
who are not fall athletes or student leaders, will move in on Aug. 17 and 18.
Complete Day One Ready forms prior to arrival
We want you to be ready on Day One! As a friendly reminder, you will not be able to check in to your residence hall if
these forms and items are not complete. For those approved to live off campus, you
will not be able to participate in athletic activities and/or attend classes until
these forms are completed.
First Year Bluffton and transfer Students
Day One Ready:
Login at my.bluffton.edu and click on the Admissions tab at the top and then into Day One Ready. Everything
you need to complete is listed there. Instructions were provided during summer orientation.
Contact Christy Garmatter, director of student success at garmatterc@bluffton.edu or 419-358-3662 if you have questions.
Are you not looking forward to carrying your belongings to your new room? Let us help! Student leaders, ministry team members, and maybe even faculty or staff members will descend upon your vehicles on Aug. 13, 2024, to help move belongings to your room. Now setting up your room? That’s all on you!
Check in at Sommer Center
- Ropp and Hirschy Annex residents: 8-9:30 a.m.|
- Hirschy and Bren-Dell residents: 9:30-11 a.m.
Returning students
Day One Ready:
Your Day One Ready forms are located under the Student Life tab at my.bluffton.edu. If you have not completed all Day One Ready forms before 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, you
must arrive to campus after 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, after all forms are submitted.
Tuesday, Aug. 6, after 5 p.m.
Check in at your residence hall lobby
Pastoral assistants, MAC lead event coordinator
- Sunday, Aug. 11, 2-3 p.m.
Ministry assistants, President’s Ambassadors, BaS mentors, MAC, Student Senate
- Monday, Aug. 12, 2-5 p.m.
Check in at your residence hall lobby
Football
- Wednesday, Aug. 14, 8-10 a.m.
Cross country, men’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s golf
- Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1-3 p.m.
Check in at Sommer Center
- Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 18, 1:30-4:30 or 6-8 p.m.
Check-in at your residence hall lobby
Fall classes begin Monday, Aug. 19