05/18/2026
If you’ve got a kid that will be heading off to college at the end of summer, you should know it’s never too early to start preparing! Summer is practically here, and college move in day will be right around the corner.
Here’s Tips For A Stress Free College Move In Day:
1. Start 8-10 weeks early by making checklist, shopping list, and packing list.
2. Coordinate with your roommates, so no one brings duplicates to maximize living spaces.
3. When buying and packing bulky items like bedding, towels, and textiles. It’s best to remove packaging and wash, before packing to save space.
4. Rent BlueBox to help make your college move in day stress free.
5. Label all items, bags, and boxes with students name.
6. Find out campus and dorm rules, so you are not bringing anything that’s not allowed.
7. Pack an essentials bag with things like cleaning supplies, tools, batteries, and tape. Things that you will probably need when moving and unpacking.
8. Get there early to try and avoid long lines and chaos on college move in day!