FAQs

Frequently Asked Move-In & Check-In Questions

Is Early Check-In an option?

No. All Freshmen will be given a move in time for Wednesday Sept 14, 2016 so that you may attend your Marshall College Orientation All other students will be assigned a Saturday (Sept 17, 2016) move in time.

I'm confused. Didn't I request my friend as a roommate?

Roommate request may be limited this year due to the large amount of incoming freshmen. As you know, room placements were made according to a combination of the student's original housing application date (beginning in March) and room type preference. A successful roommate request is sometimes challenging and requires both residents to select the same room type preference as well as have turned in their housing application at a very early date. We are thus unable to grant many of the requests submitted due to these unmatching elements. If you didn't end up with a hopeful roommate, we are positive that you will take this opportunity to get to know other people in your new community, and rest assured that your friend will be a nearby neighbor!

What should I bring with me to move in?

Great Question! Please don't bring the whole house... there isn't enough room! Please see our link for what to bring and what NOT to bring to campus when you move in. PLEASE do not bring your own furniture! You will not have space for anything additional, so please honor that and respect your roommate(s) needs as well.

When I check in should I bring everything I need to move into my room?

Yes. You will be moving into your assigned housing for the school year. Of course you can buy more things you need later. :)

Is there a place for my family and parents to stay during move in? Are there hotels nearby?

Great news, there is!

UC San Diego Parent & Family Programs and Marshall College Residential Life have partnered with Bartell Hotels to offer parents, students, families, alumni, and friends reduced hotel rates at some of the finest properties in San Diego. You'll be comforted to know tha every time you stay at one of the Bartell Hotels’ seven distinguished properties, they will donate a percentage of that total room cost to support student scholarships at UC San Diego and promote university events.

To take advantage of these special rates and make a reservation for your family, call (800) 345-9995 or visit tritonfamilydestinations.com.

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel	1 minute from UCSD
The Dana on Mission Bay	10 minutes from UCSD
Days Hotel – Hotel Circle / SeaWorld	13 minutes from UCSD
Pacific Terrace Hotel	14 minutes from UCSD
Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside	17 minutes from UCSD
Humphreys Half Moon Inn & Suites	19 minutes from UCSD
Best Western Plus Island Palms	20 minutes from UCSD

At Bartell Hotels, we know that a quality education opens many doors. That’s why we’re opening our doors and contributing to UCSD Parent & Family Programs every time you visit.

Also see: Alternate Lodging Suggestions.

What is my mailing address and how do I receive mail?

The online room assignment page lists both your building/room location and your mailbox number. This mailbox number is what you use as a mailing address, NOT your room/apartment location. Mail must be addressed as follows:

Your Name Here
#_ _ _ _ _ (list your full mailbox number here)
9450 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92092-0100

You will be sharing a mailbox with your household (suitemates or apartment-mates)

Campus Mail Services will not begin accepting mail or packages until AFTER Monday, September 19, 2016. Anything received before this date will be returned to sender.

I live in a triple, what furniture am I assigned to?

When you are assigned to a room with more than one person, you are assigned a letter- a,b, or c. Furniture is also assigned accordingly:

Note: There are two dressers with a total of six drawers. Each person should have 2 drawers. Each room will also have 2 closets, 1 for space “a” and another for space “b.”

If you are assigned to the “a” bedspace, your bed is the lower bunk and your desk is located near the closets
If you are assigned to the “b” bedspace, your bed is the upper bunk and your desk is in-between the bunk beds and the lofted bed.
If you are assigned to the “c” bedspace, your bed is the loft and your desk and wardrobe are under your lofted bed.

Is the mandatory "House Meeting" really mandatory?

Yes it is! Attend House Meeting and meet your community! Otherwise, you must make arrangements with your RA to attend an alternate meeting. It is very important, and part of your responsibility as a resident, and you will soon learn that information is reviewed at this meeting for both new and continuing students. Additionally, the leadership position of SCORE (Student Committee on Residential Engagment) representative is usually selected during this meeting as well, so you certainly don't want to miss out!

When should parents/ guardians/ friends leave after assisting with move in?

Leave when you are ready.

If you are looking for a recommendation, Residential Life knows that YOU will be VERY busy during orientation, have plenty to do during Welcome Week and then you will be busy with house meetings and suitemates. However, after unloading the car, take sometime to spend quality time with the family and say goodbye! You will have time during the rest of the week to unpack.

Remember, we are a Marshall Family, you are part of this family and family is always welcome to attend events. However, residents also need to prepare for their new lives here so leaving when the time is right is critical. Please also note note parents, family, and guests are only are not permitted to sleep in common room areas. See below for suggested places to stay near campus during this transition.