Moving in and out

On Move-In Day, you will receive a residence Welcome Package that contains your access card and room keys. You can also pick up your King’s student ID card (also known as DalCard), if you have submitted your photo ahead of time. Remember to bring a piece of government-issued photo ID with you.

Orientation Week (O-Week) begins on Move-In Day! You can register for O-Week with the King’s Student Union (second-year students are welcome, too!).

• a bed
• a desk and chair
• a fridge
• a book shelf
• a closet
• table lamp
• WIFI
• Ethernet port – Access by request (ethernet cable not provided)
• a dresser with drawers
• curtains
• a garbage can

Here’s a printable Residence Packing List [PDF]:

• bedding (twin or twin XL bed sheets*), blankets and pillows
• towels and shower shoes
• computer, if you have one, and an ethernet cable
• extension cords
• some dishes, cups/mugs and cutlery, and dish detergent
• kettle, with automatic shut off
• pictures of family and friends and decorations to personalize your room
• area rug, if you are in Alex Hall and your floor is tiled (2′ x 3′ approximately)
• closet hangers
• extra toilet paper and tissues
• toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush and toothpaste, etc.
• shower caddy
• small fan
• sealable plastic storage containers to keep food safe and fresh
• small broom or swiffer
• unscented laundry products
• rain and winter gear

* Check with the residence office at residence@ukings.ca about what size to bring for your bed.

Here’s a printable Residence Packing List [PDF]

• subwoofers for computers or stereos; students with such items will be asked to dismantle and remove them
• open element appliances such as hot plates, grills/panini press, toasters or toaster ovens
• microwaves
• furniture such as used arm chairs, loveseats, etc.
• fridges
• mattresses
• desks
• pets
• candles
• any decorations that require nails
• brewery equipment for home brew or wine
• scented products such as incense

Unfortunately, we cannot accept boxes, packages or trunks prior to your arrival, so please don’t send your belongings to the college before you arrive. We also cannot store items over the summer because our residence buildings are operated as conference space and hotel accommodations from May until August.

Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate early drop-offs.

Unfortunately, we do not have any storage space available on campus, so please pack accordingly.

Information about moving out of residence can be found on the Residence Rules & Regulations page.