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Office of Residence Life

                                55th Street
                               Move-In Guide
                           Essentials for Living On Campus
                                       Fall 2021

                                      Marymount Manhattan College
                                      55th Street Residence Hall
                                            231 East 55th Street
                                            New York, NY 10022
55th Street Move-In Guide - Essentials for Living On Campus Fall 2021 Marymount Manhattan College 55th Street Residence Hall
3    Welcome to Marymount Manhattan College

4    To Do List

5    Check-In Dates and Times

6    About Your New Home

7    Move-In Day Process

8    Furniture Policy

9    MMC Shopping List

10   Bed Bugs & Tuition and Renter’s Insurance

11   Placement Information

12   Move-In Day Process

13   Residence Hall Map

14   Directions

15   FAQs About Move-In Day

16   Contact Us

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WELCOME TO
                                                     MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE HOUSING!
                                                      As a student at MMC, you are a member of an academic community. Your
                                                      living environment is a community as well. As such, we hope that you
                                                      choose to share aspects of yourself by participating in a variety of
                                                      experiences and group events. Being a part of the residential community
                                                      will allow you to learn a great deal about yourself and others. Your college
                                                      experience can be greatly enhanced by your out-of-classroom and
                                                      community involvement.

 FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE
July 2021

Dear Marymount Housing Applicant:

We have received your application and deposit for MMC Housing for the 2021-22 academic year, and are thrilled you have decided to
join the MMC Residential Community. Moving into a residence hall, whether you’re new to college, new to Marymount Manhattan
College, or new to the residence hall, is the beginning of an exciting chapter in your life.

To make your transition easier, the Office of Residence Life staff have developed this guide to help answer all your questions before
you even pack your bags. More info about our residence halls is also available online at www.mmm.edu/residencelife.

You will receive your room number, mailbox number, and roommate information in the first week of August. You must complete the
three steps on the next page to get this information on time.

Begin making plans for your Move-In date and time in August. You will find more information about Move-In located on page 5.
We look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,

Kyleen Ammerman
Director of Residence Life

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DO THIS NOW!
In order to receive your room assignment, you must:

1. Register for a full-time course load (12 or more credits)
        -All housing students must be registered full time.
        -Any questions concerning registration should be addressed to the Office of Academic Advisement at
        advisement@mmm.edu.
2. Pay in full for tuition and residence fees by July 21, 2021
        -Payment can be made by check or credit card, through financial aid, or by making arrangements for a payment plan. Any
        questions concerning payment should be addressed to the Center for Student Services at 212-517-0500.
        -Please make sure your account is settled prior to Move-In. Students with unpaid accounts will be unable to move in.
3. Submit your immunization records and COVID vaccination form
        -For COVID vaccination or exemption, please follow the information location on www.mmm.edu/restart. This must be
        completed prior to receiving your housing assignment.
        -Immunization forms can only be submitted online either by uploading through your Admissions Portal or emailing your
        records to counseling@mmm.edu
                     More information can be found here:
                      ww.mmm.edu/offices/counseling-and-wellness-center/immunizations.php

                                    Room assignments will be emailed
                                        the first week of August.

   Please note: Acceptance of Marymount Manhattan College housing
signifies an agreement to abide by all rules and regulations as put forth in
    the Marymount Manhattan College Housing Contract, Residential
        Wellness Pledge the Resident’s Guide to Community Living,
                       and the student handbook.

                  These can be found online at
        www.mmm.edu/offices/residence-life/ files-and-forms.php

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55th STREET RESIDENCE HALL

                                      MOVE-IN DATES & TIMES
FIRST YEAR and TRANSFER STUDENTS
Saturday, August 21st
Last Names Beginning A-L
8am – 11am                      A-D
11am – 2pm                      E-H
1:30pm – 4pm                    I-L

Sunday, August 22nd
Last Names Beginning M-Z
8am – 11am                      M-Q
11am – 2pm                      R-S
1:30pm – 4pm                    T-Z

SECOND YEAR STUDENTS
Many Second Year students will experience move-in for the first time!
We want to make the process as smoother as possible. That’s why we
created their own move-in.

Thursday, August 26th
CONTINUING STUDENTS
Friday, August 27th
Note: For students who have already moved in, we ask that you
please be courteous to others arriving by limiting your use of the          MARK YOUR CALENDAR
elevators and planning shopping trips after the last move-in window.
                                                                             Parent & Family Orientation
                                                                              Friday, August 20th: 3pm – 5pm
                                                                             Saturday, August 21st: 3pm – 5pm
                                                                            Sunday, August 22nd: 3pm – 4:30pm*
                                                                                         *(Virtual)

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ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME
Apartments at 55th Street vary in size, housing between four and seven residents in two-bedroom units. Each bedroom can
accommodate between two to four people, depending on the size of the apartment. At the time a resident first occupies a room, it will be
clean and properly organized with appropriate furnishings. Each individual residence hall space is furnished with a bed, desk, dresser,
and closet/wardrobe for each occupant and all windows have blinds.
Room Furnishings
Your assigned space - regardless of apartment size - will come with a bed including mattress, desk, dresser, and closet or wardrobe
space. 55th Street has begun to convert from all wooden furniture to metal-framed beds with wooden accessories. The metal-framed
furniture allows for a few extra inches of space in the rooms; eventually all rooms at 55th Street will contain this new design.
   Beds are regular twin size and are designed to be low height, mid-height, lofted, or bunked. Many rooms at 55th Street were
    designed with lofted or bunked beds, and we have de-lofted/de-bunked where possible. After all roommates in your room have
    arrived, you may move the furniture in your room. Lofted beds are approximately 5 and a half feet high at the bottom of the mattress.
    Bed heights that can be changed can only be adjusted by MMC Facilities staff and this can be done by submitting a maintenance
    request through Building Link. We will have limited Facilities staff on-site to assist during move-in. The space below the lofted bed
    is wide enough for both the desk and dresser to fit (this is our standard setup for lofted beds). Bed ends are designed to be used as
    ladders for lofted or bunked beds. Ladders and safety rails are available for every lofted and bunked bed.
   Desk and Chair are available for each resident. They have a back panel and a bookshelf above the desk section.
   Dressers have either three drawers (about 3 feet wide by 2 feet long), four drawers (about 3 feet wide by 2 feet long) or six drawers
    (about 2.5 feet wide by 2 feet long).
   Closet spaces are approximately 2.5 feet wide and 2 feet deep. They have a shelf
    approximately 6 feet up, and have a clothing rod for hangers. Closets do not have
    covers; if you wish to hang something to section off your closet, you should get a                See it again:
    tension rod which would work for a space about 2.5 feet wide. Some students will
    have a free standing wardrobe as a closet that has comparable dimensions to
    closet spaces. Wardrobes do have doors.
   All windows have blinds. Student rooms are not carpeted, but you may bring rugs.
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Floor Plans
There are many different floor plan layouts for the 55th Street Residence Hall. When you receive your room assignment in August, you
may see the layout of your specific room at https://www.mmm.edu/offices/residence-life/55th-street-floor-plans/.

Common Areas
55th Street apartments have a kitchen with a full-size refrigerator and freezer, a microwave, stovetop burners, and a sink, along with
plenty of cabinet space. Your common area will have a table and chairs. The shape of the table depends on the size of the room.
Bathrooms have a shower and bathtub, toilet, sink, and a mirror with sections of shelves behind it. Larger rooms with more occupants
have either a mirrored vanity sink in the common area, or a second bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and shelves. The shower has a
rod, but hooks and a shower curtain are not provided.
Our residence halls are BYOTP (bring your own toilet paper - one ply please).

Decorating Your Room
We encourage you to decorate your room to reflect your personality and style. Use fun-tack or painter’s tape instead of nails or tacks for
hanging items on the walls—we do charge fines for holes and chipped paint. Command strips or 3M hooks also work so long as you
remove them carefully.

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THE MOVE-IN PROCESS
Coordinating the arrival of 400-plus students in New York City can be quite a challenge, but we have a successful plan in place for the
big day!
Our building is located on 55th Street (which runs east to west) between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Parking is not allowed on 55th Street,
but we will have an unloading zone in front of the building (on the right side of the street). For the easiest traffic flow, we ask that you
follow the map on the next page.
We ask that cars will begin lining up in the right lane along 55th Street and continue back as far as needed. When you arrive for check-
in, plan to start on 55th Street and York Avenue and travel towards the building until you see the line of cars with their hazard lights on.
We anticipate all of the cars will fit between the front of the building and 2nd Avenue, but we are asking to start farther back so no one
cuts the line. It is important to remember that there are businesses along these blocks; please do not block entrances or exits.
When you arrive at the building, please send the student inside alone to pick up their
keys, and please have the helper stay with the car. Each student will have access to one
bin to help them move in, but we recommend bringing your own handcart or dolly if you
have one. Remember, you are only allowed to have one helper inside the building to                  55th Street Residence Hall
assist you to move in. Someone needs to stay with the car at all times when it is in the               231 East 55th Street
unloading zone. Once your car is unloaded, it will need to be moved immediately to make
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space for others moving in at the same time. If your helper is planning on staying, there
are a number of parking garages in the area.
The most important thing you can bring to move-in day is patience! We will work to get students in their room as quickly as possible
and your patience and understanding will go a long way in making the day a success!
Please make sure to observe all social distancing guidelines. All individuals in the residence halls will be required to wear a face
covering when in public spaces, including hallways, elevators, lounges, and the lobby. The only place you may take off your mask is
inside your apartment.
No more than 4 people should be in the elevator at a time (if there is a bin, then no more than 2 people). Stairwell A is only for going
up and Stairwell B is only for going down. Please carefully follow all signage posted around the building.
Please note, the move-in process described above applies to all students (first year, transfer, and continuing students).

  To expedite your check-in process, please make
sure you have settled your account bill, signed your
  MMC Residential Wellness Pledge and uploaded
         your immunization records (more
              information on page 4).

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FURNITURE POLICY
Public Furniture
Lounge and public area furniture and equipment are for
everyone’s use. Residents will be charged a $25/day fine for
furniture removal from the public areas.

Removing Furniture
The furniture provided in your room needs to stay in your room.
You should not remove mattresses, chairs, bed pieces, or other
furniture items provided from your room. These items may not be
exchanged, replaced, or brought to other rooms in the building,
so if you ask Facilities to take your loft down, keep your bed pieces
in your room.

Bringing Furniture
For health and safety reasons, students are prohibited from
bringing their own furniture into the residence halls.
Residence Life reserves the right to modify or add to this list at
any time. Additional furniture items found within the residence hall
will be removed and discarded. Residents responsible for the
items will be charged a $100 fine per item.
            Prohibited furniture includes:
    Upholstered furniture
                                                                                  Acceptable furniture includes:
    Untreated wood furniture                                                 Butterfly, papasan, or tailgate chairs with nylon
    Headboards                                                                seats (no stuffing) that can be folded up
    Futon couches or chairs                                                  Metal or plastic shelves no larger than 48” tall
    Bean bags                                                                Plastic storage bins
    Pillow chairs                                                            Office or rolling chairs
    Pillows longer than four feet
    Any furniture containing cushions or stuffing                                     For more information and examples of what to
     (including butterfly chairs and papasan chairs)                                   bring and what to leave at home, check out our
                                                                                       boards! www.pinterest.com/mmcreslife
    Mattress toppers thicker than 3”
    Outside loft kits
    Halogen lamps, octopus lamps, or sunlamps

 Rearranging Your Room
 Due to the staggered move-in schedule we ask all residents and families to leave the bedrooms as
 they are to allow all residents to have equal say in the set up of the room. It is important that you
 do not rearrange the furniture until all residents have moved into the bedroom. Once all
 members of the bedroom have moved in you are free to talk about how to rearrange the room with
 everyone’s input. Furniture cannot block the PTAC (air/heating) unit, and furniture should not be
 stacked except on Floors 22-25 and 29-32, where dressers can be stacked two high.
 Residents who move items before all roommates arrive will be charged a $150 improper check-in
 fine and will need to return the furniture to the original set up.
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MMC Shopping & Packing Checklist
                   Provided in your room:                                              SAVE MONEY
 Regular twin bed and mattress                                  Really, what are you going to do with multiple shower curtains?
 Desk and chair                                                 Before you buy common area items like dishes and
 Dresser                                                        trash cans, check with your roommates to see what
                                                                  they’ll share and if you can split up common items.

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 Closet space                                     
                                                                                  STUDY                       Suggested Items
 Wireless Internet access                         
                                                                  Desk lamp
 Cable TV access                                  
                                                                  Waste basket
             Check out our boards!                                Surge protector/power strips
For more information and examples of what to bring &
                                                                  Desk supplies
what to leave at home, check out our boards on Pinterest!
                                                                                  KITCHEN                     Suggested Items
        www.pinterest.com/MMCResLife
                                                                  Large waste basket and bags
      MMC SHOPPING CHECK LIST
                                                                  Coffee maker and other appliances
                   SLEEP                    Suggested Items
                                                                  Dishes and silverware
Regular twin sheets
                                                                  Food storage containers
Twin mattress pad and mattress cover
                                                                  Pots and pans
Pillow(s)
                                                                                PERSONAL                      Suggested Items
Comforter or blankets
                                                                  Thermometer
                ORGANIZE                    Suggested Items
                                                                  Disposable Masks
Small Bulletin or dry erase board
                                                                  Disinfecting / Sanitizing Supplies
Gentle adhesive (3M or painters tape)
                                                                  Headphones
for hanging decorations
                                                                  Umbrella
Cleaning supplies, broom /dustpan
                                                                  Slippers
                BATHROOM                    Suggested Items
                                                                  Medications
Towels & washcloths
                                                                  Computer
Bathrobe
                                                                  TV with QAM tuner for HD reception
Toiletries
Hair dryer or other items
Shower curtain and rings
                                                                             LEAVE AT HOME
                                                               Cable splitters                         Bean bags &
Rug
                                                               Extension cords                         ottomans
Small waste basket                                             Wireless routers                        Weapons
One– ply toilet paper                                          Halogen, octopus, & sun lamps           Fireworks
                LAUNDRY                     Suggested Items    Illegal drugs/paraphernalia             Lighter fluid
                                                               Alcohol and paraphernalia               Spray paint
Laundry bag or basket                                          Wooden book shelves                     Pets
Laundry supplies                                               Futon couches or chairs                 Hot plates
                                                               Furniture with cushions/stuffing        Mini-fridges
Clothes hangers
                                                               Hoverboards                             Flushable wipes and tampons
       We encourage you to only bring the essentials to the residence hall. You should be able to take home all of your
                                belongings on your own in case you need to leave quickly.

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— Important Information —
                                              Bed Bugs
  In New York City, bed bugs are unfortunately common and can be picked up in places other than just beds-such as department
  stores and movie theaters. While an inconvenience, bed bugs are harmless and do not indicate that a student is unsanitary or
  has done something wrong. The first sign of a bed bug is often a rash or bite mark and blood spots on linens. Bed bugs are the
  reason we restrict certain items in the halls. These include wood items, chairs, body pillows or items with extra stuffing. These
  are perfect homes for bedbugs and by not allowing these items in the buildings it reduces our chance of having a case of bed
  bugs.
  What you can do:
  · Don’t bring items from the street into the hall. Even if things look “clean” it doesn’t mean they are.
  · Bring a mattress cover for your regular size twin mattress.
  · Wash new clothes in hot water and dry in high heat immediately upon purchase.
  · If you suspect you may have bed bugs, immediately alert a Residence Life staff person.

                                               Renters Insurance
While MMC does not require residents to have or obtain renter’s
insurance, many residents and their families choose to purchase
a separate insurance policy, or verify coverage under a current
homeowner’s policy.
In the unlikely event of a fire, theft, water damage, or natural
disaster, Marymount Manhattan College does not accept
responsibility for any damage incurred to personal property. This
includes rugs, computers, books, and other personal items. For
this reason, the Office of Residence Life recommends each
resident invest in renter’s insurance. This is a way to protect the
resident’s personal property should unforeseen loss or damage
occur while in the residence halls.

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PLACEMENT INFORMATION
Room Assignments and Room Changes
Housing assignment information will be sent to you via email the first week in August. If you have a roommate that you would like to
live with, you must finalize your Roommate Group by Thursday, July 15th. Please keep in mind that roommate requests must be
mutual, and cannot be guaranteed. Any roommate modifications that are sent after this date will not be granted. Even if you have
selected a roommate group, you may be placed in a space with other students as well. We do our best to keep your selections, but
we reserve the right to make changes as move-in day approaches.

Due to the high demand and limited supply of housing, room changes are unlikely to occur and Marymount Manhattan College
cannot guarantee an alternative space for residents should there be a roommate dispute. If the resident chooses to move out, they
will still be held to the Housing Contract.

Roommate Information
The ‘Roommate Group’ section of the housing application online gives you the opportunity to view profiles of potential roommates
and become a “Group” so you can be placed together as a group. If you don’t have a potential roommate and wish to be randomly
matched with a roommate, you can skip Part 2 of the application ‘Roommate Group.’ While some students will request a roommate,
most will be matched by our office. We try to match students on as many of their preferences from their housing application as
possible.
   For a group placement (groups can have 2 members), create a Roommate Group and share your Roommate Code (unique
    code listed at the top right of your application under your name) with each roommate you intend to live with. Each person must
    confirm their participation in the group. If matches are not mutual between all roommates requested, we will be unable to place
    students together.
   To select a potential roommate, search the profiles by clicking the ‘Search Resident Profiles’ to view other residents looking for
    a roommate.
Please keep in mind that while we cannot guarantee roommate matches, we try to grant roommate requests whenever possible.
While some students will request a roommate, most will be matched by our office. We try to match students on as many of their
preferences from their housing application as possible.

Students will receive roommate information when they receive their room assignment the first week in August. Most students will be
tempted to look up their roommates on social media, and while we understand the desire to get to know everything about new
roommates, we suggest students call and talk to their new roommates. Social media can be a poor representation of who a person
is; talking is much better. We will not make room changes based on information from online communities, nor for any reasons that
are discriminatory in nature.

Gender Neutral Housing
At Marymount Manhattan College we seek to create a residential experience that is inclusive of all gender identities and gender
expressions. For students who do not fit into others’ expectations of gender presentations or identity, living in a residence hall where
room assignments are based on one’s sex isn’t comfortable or desirable. Out of our deep respect for the uniqueness and validity of
the self-perceptions of our students, we offer gender-inclusive housing options in the first year of on-campus housing.
Students must OPT IN to participate; if you are interested in gender neutral housing, you are open to living with a person of any
gender. You may select your own roommates. All requests must be mutual, and be submitted by July 15th. If you sign up for gender
neutral housing and don’t have a request, we will match you based on your application preferences. MMC has offered a gender-
neutral housing option for students for several years, with success.

Traditional, same-sex room assignments are not always comfortable or appropriate for all students. As we strive to create an inclusive
and safe residential experience, offering gender-neutral housing both accommodates and respects the complexities of gender identity.
It also demonstrates our belief that every student matters.

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ROOMMATE CONVERSATION STARTERS
We strongly suggest you contact your roommate(s) before you arrive at Marymount Manhattan College. There are many things to discuss
and coordinate, and living with a new person or group of people in a new place can present challenges. You and your roommates may
become friends right away, or it may take some time. Getting a head start on that relationship can make things easier come late August.
The following are a few conversation starters that are helpful when you contact your new roommate(s):

About You
° hometown and high school                    ° music preferences                           ° what I’m like when I’m feeling down
° family life                                 ° movie and TV favorites                      ° what annoys me
° friends at home                             ° willingness to lend items                   ° what makes me laugh
° school activities                           (computers, clothes, money)                   ° how I like to relax
° MMC major                                   ° feelings about overnight guests             ° how I handle stress
° morning person or night owl?                ° particular habits                           ° what I’m like when I first meet people
° neat or messy?                              ° working during college                      ° what I’m most looking forward to

                                               Once You’ve Had Time to Chat
                                               ° “An important similarity between us may be….”
                                               ° “An important difference between us may be…”
                                               ° “I think we might have to compromise on…”
                                               ° “I look forward to learning more about…”
                                               ° “We should talk more about…”

Roommates will not agree on everything, and that is okay. Having a basic understanding of each other’s needs helps build a
foundation for a good year together. In fact, the college encourages residents to complete a roommate agreement within the first few
days of moving on campus in an effort to establish a mutual consideration of roommate preferences.
The Resident Advisors (RAs) in your hall may also help you and your roommates with the transition to college life. RAs are students
who live with you in the residence halls at MMC and are trained to assist roommates with concerns or conflicts.
Despite all this preparation, keep in mind that sometimes room or roommate
assignments change from your initial assignment through Move-in Weekend
because of cancellations. Up-to-date assignments and roommate information
will be communicated to you via email.

   How to Successfully Live With Strangers
      Talking = good                         Be willing to compromise
      Post-It Notes = bad                    Be courteous and respectful
      Be clear about what you need           Don’t take without asking

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55th Street Residence Hall
                   RESIDENCE HALL MAP                                                   231 East 55th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues

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                                                  61ST STREET

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LEXINGTON AVENUE

                                                                                 ED KOCH QUEENSBORO BRIDGE

                                                                    2ND AVENUE
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                   WHERE TO GO ON MOVE-IN DAY
               Our building is located on 55th Street    Cars will begin lining up in this lane
               (which runs east to west) between 2nd     along 55th Street and continue back as                   P   Parking garage
               and 3rd Avenues. On check-in days, we     far as needed. When you arrive for                           (non-affiliated, pay on your own)
               will have an unloading zone in front of   check-in, plan to start on 55th Street
               the building. You should plan on having   and York Avenue and travel towards the
               someone stay with the car at all times    building until you see the line of cars                       55th Street Residence Hall
               while it is being unloaded, and to        with their hazard lights on. Please do                        231 East 55th Street
               unload it as fast as possible.            not block business entrances or exits.
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DIRECTIONS
      55th Street Residence Hall
   231 East 55th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues

               FROM AIRPORTS
Take a NYC taxi or an Uber. JFK to Manhattan is a flat                                      55TH STREET RESIDENCE HALL

rate. LaGuardia to Manhattan is a metered fare.
Using public transportation is an option to reach the
55th Street Residence Hall from LaGuardia and JFK
airports. As bus and subway schedules change, we
suggest mapping your route with the most up to date
info on tripplanner.mta.info/.
If arriving in taxi, do not have the taxi pull up in the car
line. You may exit the vehicle and join the walk up line.

                           FROM THE WEST AND SOUTH OF NEW YORK CITY
Take the George Washington Bridge to Harlem River Drive South, which becomes the FDR Drive. From the FDR Drive exit at East
53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto E. 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th Street. Continue driving
past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the street.

                                                      FROM CONNECTICUT
Take Route 95 South to Route 278 West to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. From the Bridge take the FDR Drive South exit. From the FDR
Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto East 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th Street.
Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the street.

                                                FROM UPSTATE NEW YORK
Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 87) South to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Rt. 278). From the bridge take the FDR Drive
South exit. From the FDR Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto East 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn
left onto East 55th Street. Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the
street.
                                                                      OR
Rt. 684 South to Hutchinson River Parkway to Rt. 278 West. Follow signs to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Rt. 278). From the Bridge
take the FDR Drive South exit. From the FDR Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto East 53rd Street. Turn right
onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th Street. Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located
on the right side of the street.

                                                       FROM LONG ISLAND
Take the Northern State Parkway (Grand Central Parkway) to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. From the bridge take the FDR Drive South exit.
From the FDR Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto East 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th
Street. Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the street.

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FAQS ABOUT MOVE-IN DAY
I can’t make my time. Can I come earlier?
Unfortunately, you will be unable to move-in earlier. Resident may move in
any time after their assigned time, but not earlier.
Can I switch out my move-in helper for another person?
No, you are only allowed to have one person help you during move-in.—
and that person must remain the same. You may not change helpers. Only
the same helper will be allowed to enter the building with you during your
specified move-in date and time.
What is elevator etiquette during Move-In days?
Due to the pandemic, our elevator maximum is 4 people and everyone is             Important Fall Semester Dates
required to be wearing a mask. Normally, our elevator capacity is higher
                                                                                      Mandatory RA Floor Meeting
than this. During Move-In, we ask that if there is a bin in the elevator that          August 22nd in the evening
there are only two people.
                                                                                           Welcome Week
When can I pick up my packages during Move-In days?                                        August 23rd – 29th
Our package room will have restricted hours during move-in days.                          First Day of Classes
Residents will receive notification via email as to when they can pick up their                August 30th
packages.                                                                            Homecoming & Family Weekend
                                                                                          October 22nd – 24th
I plan to shop for items when I get to the city. Will I have to wait
to get to my room?                                                                        Thanksgiving Break
                                                                                          November 24th – 28th
There will be limited elevator access during the check-in process. To
facilitate our traffic flow, we ask that you wait until after the last move-in               Reading Day
                                                                                             December 7th
window to return to the hall with packages from shopping. If you return
earlier with large items, we may ask you to wait on the sidewalk until we can               Semester Ends
accommodate you in an elevator. This could be an additional wait.                            December 16th
                                                                                         Residence Halls Close
                                                                                         December 17th at Noon

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We look forward
                                                                            to seeing you in August!

Contact Us
Questions? First, check our website! Many answers to frequently asked questions are
located at www.mmm.edu/residencelife.
If you don’t see what you’re looking for online, feel free to contact us:

                  Email      residencelife@mmm.edu
                    Web      www.mmm.edu/residencelife

Office Hours
In the summer, the Office of Residence Life is open from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through
Thursday. The college is closed on Fridays.
During the academic year, you can reach us Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

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