Residence Halls

Move Out Program

Now that Governor Wolf has listed Lawrence County as a yellow zone, we are prepared to roll out a highly controlled move out process. Below is information regarding this process. Questions should be directed to residencelife@westminster.edu

Move out will begin Wednesday, May 13 and is tentatively scheduled for the month of May. Students MUST make an appointment as only 5 students per building will be permitted to move out at one time. Students living in traditional halls will have 4 hours appointments for move out; Berlin Village residents will have 6-hour slots. Those slots are as follows:

Traditional Halls:

• 8:00 am – 12pm
• 12:30pm – 4:30pm
• 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Berlin Village:

• 8:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:30p – 8:30pm

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Protocol for Highly Controlled Move Out

Social Distancing Requirements

In compliance with social distancing practices that diminishes the spread of COVID-19, please follow these instructions:

• It is imperative you arrive and depart at your designated times. Doing so will allow everyone to follow the governor’s mandate for social distancing.
• Overnight accommodations will not be provided. Please plan your stay with a local hotel or other alternative places.
• No more than two helpers may accompany you: 1 resident plus 2 helpers.
• Practice social distancing by maintaining 6 feet between each person while on campus.
• Masks must be worn while on campus.

If you or anyone in your household is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, DO NOT return to campus to check out. Contact residencelife@westminster.edu for alternate options.

What to Bring With You

Please be aware, volunteers to help carry items, handcarts, and dollies will not be available. You should plan to arrive with any supplies such as:

• Masks
• Boxes and packing materials
• Room keys
• Mailroom key – Check your mail; students not returning to WC should return their key at the mailroom
• Library books – Return at bookdrop outside library
• Lending library books – Return to Office of Faith and Spirituality, MCC
• Borrowed laptops –LIS will contact you to make return arrangements

Keys: If you left your key at home, you can return the key by mailing it to Student Affairs at this address: Student Affairs 319 South Market Street New Wilmington, PA 16172 Please e-mail: residencelife@westminster.edu with Key Mailed in the subject line. Be sure to tape the key to the inside of your envelope, use a padded envelope or wrap the key in paper. Please do so within 14 days of departure.

Move Out Day Details

• When arriving on campus, park in the lot nearest your building. Please be respectful of designated parking spaces designated by the Department of Public Safety.
• Pack up your belongings
• Move your vehicle to the entrance loading zone only when you are ready to load.
• Be mindful of the extra work by custodians and put your trash in the dumpsters nearest your building (see locations below).
• Athletes will be able to access their lockers in Memorial Fieldhouse and musicians will be able to access their lockers in the School of Music. Please call Public Safety for building access once you completely move out of your room.
• Traditional Halls: Keys can be returned in the building lobby. Write your name and room number on the provided envelopes and place it in the box.
• Berlin Village: Place your key in the labeled key packet and leave on the kitchen counter.

Alternative Move Out Methods

1. Pack and Ship: If you live 6 hours or further away, have extenuating circumstances and would like your room packed and shipped at no cost to you, e-mail residencelife@westminster.edu with your name, address, a phone number where you can be reached and the words Pack and Ship in the subject line. Someone will contact you and walk you through the process.


2. Pack and Store: Students who live 6 hours or further away and have extenuating circumstances can have their items packed and stored. Items such as small fridges, small end tables, lamps, microwaves, small storage bins and linen as examples. E-mail residencelife@westminster.edu with your name, residence hall, room number, (or Berlin Townhouse and room number) a phone number where you can be reached, and the words Pack and Store in the subject line. Someone will contact you about the process.


3. Same Room Storage Students who were approved during housing selection for a Same Room Storage and any current Berlin Village resident who will be residing in the same Townhouse in the Fall can leave their items in their room. E-mail residencelife@westminster.edu with your name, residence hall, room number, (or Berlin Townhouse and room number) a phone number where you can be reached, and the words Same Room Storage in the subject line. Someone will contact you to confirm.

If you have a need that differs from any of the above options, email residencelife@westminster.edu with your detailed situation and request.

Mail Forwarding and Packages

Please check your campus mailbox before you officially leave. Any USPS 1st class mail delivered to campus will be forwarded to your permanent address at no cost. Mail cannot be forwarded to international addresses. For any packages delivered by carriers other than USPS, please contact Carmelina shockec@westminster.edu for assistance with this process. The mailroom will be open Monday – Friday 10a – 6p.