Move-In Information

Personal Property/Renter's Insurance

• Do NOT leave your personal belongings unattended.
• RCL strongly encourages students to invest in a Renter's Insurance policy. Please review current insurance policies to determine if your personal property is covered while living on campus. 
• RCL encourages students to limit move-in assistance from family and friends to 3 helpers in an effort to decrease congestion on move-in day.
• Students are encouraged to bring their own dollies or handcart.

MicroFridge

*Consider renting a MicroFridge for your refrigerator and microwave needs. 

Learn more about the Longwood University partnership with the Melvin Corporation.

See product and ordering info HERE.

Lofts

Products are available for delivery to your assigned main-campus room by Wed, August 13, 2025.

Convenient Assembly (instructions & tools included)
Optional assembly at delivery for $30

Timbernest Brochure

Talk to Your Future Roommate

Make an effort to contact your future roommate(s) to discuss what items you are bringing to campus and how you would like to decorate your room. And remember, "STUFF" multiplies.

Moderation is always a helpful packing guideline when you prepare to live with others.

August Move-In

Farmville is very hot in August. We've done this before (a lot) and we recommend the following: 

• Wear light-colored, comfortable clothing, and sturdy shoes
• Bring and drink plenty of fluids
• Take breaks to prevent overheating

If you have questions pertaining to the campus or the Town of Farmville, ask any staff member.

Please observe Longwood University’s Smoke-Free policy. Smoking is permitted only in the Designated Smoking Areas of campus.

Arrival

Arrive at your designated move-in time.

Plan to report to the lobby or check-in location of your assigned residence hall.

Check-In 

Staff will verify your room assignment and identity (please provide picture identification) then will provide you with keys and other check-in material.

Parking 

• Do NOT park on the grass.
• Parking Regulations are in effect year-round.
• Move unloaded vehicles, immediately to the appropriate student parking area.
• Vehicles that park out of their designated parking areas will be ticketed and/or towed.
• Please park correctly from the first day you arrive on campus to avoid this unpleasant experience. 

Moving/Unpacking

DO NOT drag personal belongings or University furniture across the floors. Please respect the hard work of our housekeeping staff.

All Longwood issued room furniture MUST STAY in the assigned room/apartment.

Maintenance and Housekeeping

Report any maintenance or housekeeping needs online with a work order.

Clean-up/Breakdown

All cardboard should be crushed and taken outside to the designated recycling sites (look for the large dumpsters).

Do NOT allow personal belongings or trash to obstruct the walkways or stairways. Think fire and personal injury prevention!

Wednesday, August 20 – Sunday, August 24, 2025

Prior to August, you will receive an email that will be sent to your Longwood email account, which will provide you with your designated arrival time.  

Johns/Moss - First-Year Students

Wednesday, August 20 

• Floors 6-10 Even Rooms (EX. 604Bb, 714Bb, 808Aa, 914Ba, 1002b): 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Floors 1-5 Even Rooms (102a, 204Aa, 306b, 414Ab, 508Bb): 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursday, August 21

• Floors 6-10 Odd Rooms (EX. 605Bb, 703Cb, 813Ab, 911Ba, 1013Ab): 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  
• Floors 1-5 Odd Rooms (107Aa, 207Ba, 313Bb, 403Ab, 511Ab): 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.  

First-Year Students - Wheeler, Register, & Sharp

Thursday, August 21

• Even Room Numbers (EX. 002a, 0232b, etc.): 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Odd Room Numbers (EX. 0121a, 0911b, etc.): 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Continuing Students - Main Campus

Friday, August 22 – Saturday, August 23 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Sunday, August 24 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Apartment Continuing Students - Lancer Park & Longwood Landings 

Friday, August 22 – Saturday, August 23 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sunday, August 24 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Transfer & Readmitted Students - Main Campus, Lancer Park, & Longwood Landings

Thursday, August 21 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Athletic Team/Eligible Campus Group

Students who arrive on campus before Wednesday, August 20 (with an athletic team or an eligible campus group), will be provided “Where to Unload” information by their early arrival group. Those instructions (and the number of UNLOADING spaces) may vary slightly from the information below.

Continuing students who arrive on campus on/after Friday, August 22, should plan to use the designated UNLOADING spaces located adjacent to each assigned residence.

Residents of Johns and Moss Hall should access Spruce Street to unload.

Early Arrivals

All early arrival requests must be received by Friday, August 15.

Only students who meet specific criteria are permitted to arrive before their scheduled August Move-In date.

Early return is allowed only if you:

• Are participating in a university-sponsored opening activity or required employment

AND

• Have been invited to return early by the sponsoring university office

If you do not meet these criteria and still wish to return early, you must complete the Early Arrival Request Form available in the Student Housing Gateway starting July 22.

Please enable pop-ups in your browser to access the request form.

Requests will only be approved under very unusual circumstances with strong justification.

Convenience-based requests (e.g., wanting to avoid crowds) will not be accepted.
If approved, a charge of $75.00 per night will apply.

Late Arrivals

If personal obligations prevent you from arriving at your assigned time:

• Send an email to housing@longwood.edu  with your planned arrival date and time.
• This information will be shared with the Residence Education Coordinators for planning purposes.
   

Main Campus - Items Permitted

For safety, only use UL-approved personal appliances.

• Air fryer (not to exceed 1600 watts)
• Air purifier
• Approved Bed Risers - Plastic construction, may NOT have built-in electrical sockets or USB ports
• Blender or mixer
• Bread machine
• Command hooks (student is responsible for any damage during removal)
• Crockpot
• Dehumidifier
• Easy-Bake Oven
• Electric can opener
• Foam mattress pad/topper
• Gaming console
• Heating pad (medical documentation required for RCL)
• Hot pot /soup warmer
• Instant pot
• Microwave (less than 1000 watts) Microfridge rental available
• Musical equipment and amplification devices (of an acceptable level); surround sound speakers
• Popcorn popper (air popper ONLY)
• Power strips or multiplug devices with circuit breaker/surge protector and an ON/OFF switch
• Refrigerator (not to exceed 4.6 cubic feet) Microfridge rental available
• Rice cooker
• Steamer
• Tea brewer/coffee pot (single-serve and drip coffee pots with an automatic shutoff)
• Vacuum cleaner, electric broom sweeper
• Vaporizers/humidifiers with shutoff point at 60%

Main Campus - Items Prohibited

• Air conditioners
• Air fresheners that plug into an electrical outlet
• Alcohol (if student is under 21)
• Antennas and satellite dishes
• Bed risers with built-in electric sockets or USB ports
• Blocks to elevate bed (cinder blocks, wood and any other materials that may damage flooring)
• Bunsen burners and hot plates (including but not limited to George Foreman grills, electric skillets/griddles, electric woks, fondue pots, chocolate fountains, s’mores makers, waffle irons, and sandwich and quesadilla makers)
• Candles and candle warmers
• Curtains, tapestries and other suspended decorative materials that are not treated to be flame-resistant
• Deep fryer
• Double-sided foam tape and duct tape
• Drugs (other than those prescribed for the student by a medical professional)
• Electric heaters and electric blankets
• Empty alcohol containers (for decoration)
• Extension cords
• Fireworks, explosives and unsafe and/or flammable chemicals/liquids (including charcoal lighter fluid)
• Floor lamps with multiple bulbs of any type
• Fog machines
• Grills (charcoal or propane)
• Halogen lamps (any model or style)
• Incense
• Lanterns (exception: battery-powered lanterns)
• Large personal appliances
• Laser beams/pointers (any use not for classroom/academic purposes is prohibited)
• Lava lamps
• LED string lights with adhesive backing (significant wall damage during removal is highly likely and repairs are expensive; student is responsible for all repair costs)
• Lighter fluid and charcoal that contains starter fluid
• Live-cut greenery and other combustible items as outlined in the decoration policy
• LP (propane) gas grill canisters
• Marijuana
• Multiplug adapters WITHOUT circuit breaker/surge protector
• Oil diffusers
• Oil lamps
• Personal ceiling fans/lights and dimmer switches
• Personal door locks, security chains, door blockers, etc.
• Pets (exception: fish that are kept in a tank no larger than 10 gallons)
• Popcorn poppers that require oil for operation (air poppers are allowed)
• Pressurized canisters (CO₂ or scuba equipment, spray paint cans and helium tanks). Approved medical equipment, such as oxygen cylinders, is allowable.
• Salt lamps
• Toasters and toaster ovens
• Tobacco and vaporizer products (for example, vape or hookahs)
• Wall-mounted shelving, furniture and fixtures
• Waterbeds

Longwood Managed Apartments - Items Permitted

For safety, only use UL-approved personal appliances.

• Air fryer (not to exceed 1600 watts)
• Air purifier
• Blender or mixer
• Bread machine
• Command hooks (student is responsible for any damage during removal)
• Crockpot
• Dehumidifier
• Easy-Bake Oven
• Electric can opener
• Foam mattress pad/topper
• Gaming console
• George Foreman grill
• Heating pad (medical documentation required for RCL)
• Hot pot /soup warmer
• Instant pot
• Musical equipment and amplification devices of an acceptable level; surround sound speakers
• Popcorn popper (air popper ONLY)
• Power strips or multiplug devices with circuit breaker/surge protector and an ON/OFF switch
• Personal Refrigerator (not to exceed 4.6 cubic feet). A full-size refrigerator is provided in each apartment. Microfridge rental available
• Rice cooker
• Steamer
• Tea brewer/coffee pot (single-serve and drip coffee pots with an automatic shutoff)
• Toaster (2-slice ONLY)
• Vacuum cleaner and electric broom sweeper
• Vaporizer/humidifier with shutoff point at 60%
• Waffle/sandwich/quesadilla makers

Longwood Managed Apartments - Items Prohibited

• Air conditioners
• Air fresheners that plug into an electrical outlet
• Alcohol (if student is under 21)
• Antennas and satellite dishes
• Bed risers with built-in electric sockets or USB ports
• Blocks to elevate bed (cinder blocks, wood and any other materials that may damage flooring)
• Bunsen burners and hot plates (this includes electric skillets/griddles, electric woks, fondue pots, chocolate fountains and s’mores makers)
• Candles and candle warmers
• Curtains, tapestries and other suspended decorative materials that are not treated to be flame-resistant
• Deep fryer
• Double-sided foam tape and duct tape
• Electric heaters and electric blankets
• Empty alcohol containers (for decoration)
• Extension cords
• Fireworks, explosives and unsafe and or flammable chemicals/liquids (including charcoal lighter fluid)
• Floor lamps with multiple bulbs of any type
• Fog machines
• Grills (charcoal or propane)
• Halogen lamps (any model or style)
• Incense
• Lanterns (exception: battery-powered lanterns)
• Large personal appliances
• Laser beams/pointers (any use not for classroom/academic purposes is prohibited)
• Lava lamps
• LED string lights with adhesive backing (significant wall damage during removal is highly likely and repairs are expensive; student is responsible for all repair costs)
• Lighter fluid or charcoal that contains starter fluid
• Live-cut greenery or other combustible items as outlined in the decoration policy
• Lofts
• LP (propane) gas grill canisters
• Marijuana
• Multiplug adapters WITHOUT circuit breaker/surge protector
• Oil diffusers
• Oil lamps
• Personal ceiling fans/lights and dimmer switches
• Personal door locks, security chains, door blocker, etc.
• Pets (exception: fish that are kept in a tank no larger than 10 gallons)
• Popcorn poppers that require oil for operation (air poppers are allowed)
• Pressurized canisters (CO₂ or scuba equipment, spray paint cans and helium tanks). Approved medical equipment, such as oxygen cylinders, is allowable.
• Salt lamps
• Toaster ovens (toasters are permitted, but not toaster ovens)
• Tobacco or vaporizer products (for example, vape or hookahs)
• Wall-mounted shelving, furniture and fixtures
• Waterbeds
• Weapons (including martial arts practice equipment)

Johns Hall and Moss Hall | August 20 & August 21, 2025

Use GPS Address: 515 S. Main Street Farmville, VA 23901                                    

From South Main Street, enter campus at Wynne Drive. Turn right onto Race Street, and then turn right onto Franklin Street. Please wait patiently as vehicles advance onto Spruce Street using the sidewalk adjacent to the Pierson Fitness Center.

Vehicles may not be left unattended.

In order to maintain a safer ONE-WAY traffic flow, vehicles will not be permitted to enter Redford Street from South Main Street.

Vehicles, towing a utility trailer, will be directed to unload in the upper-Pierson Fitness Center Parking Lot.

No overnight parking is permitted.

After unloading, residential students should park in their designated parking permit zone.  

Lancer Park | August 20 & August 21, 2025

Use GPS Address: 899 Clubhouse Circle Farmville, VA 23901                                                                         

From Third Street, enter the Lancer Park community at Cormier Drive. Check-in will be held in Brown Commons, a large, centrally located community center in Lancer Park.  

After unloading, residential students should park in their designated parking permit zone.  

Longwood Landings | August 20 & August 21, 2025

Use GPS Address: 150 S. South Street Farmville, VA 23901                                                                            

From South Main Street, turn onto Putney Street.  Enter the Longwood Landings community at South Street, (entrance adjacent to McDonald’s).  Drivers should activate vehicle flashers when unloading.

Longwood Landings check-ins will be held in the recreation lounge or front desk area in the Southeast building (that houses Chick-fil-A).  Drivers should activate vehicle flashers when unloading.  

Vehicles may not be left unattended.

After unloading, residential students should park in their designated parking permit zone.  

Register Hall & Sharp Hall | August 21, 2025

Use GPS Address: 508 Vine Street Farmville, VA 23901

From Griffin Blvd., enter campus at Vine Street and immediately turn right into the Reid Parking Lot. Please wait patiently as vehicles advance onto Race Street to unload in front of Register Hall and Sharp Hall. This special move-in traffic pattern will be closely monitored by campus volunteers.  

Drivers should activate vehicle flashers when unloading.  

Vehicles may not be left unattended.  

After unloading, vehicles should return to Griffin Blvd. by EXITING Race Street and turning left onto Redford Street.

In order to maintain a safer ONE-WAY traffic flow, vehicles will not be permitted to enter Race Street from Redford Street.

Residential students should park in their designated parking permit zone.   

Stubbs Hall | August 21, 2025

Use GPS Address: 306 Griffin Blvd Farmville, VA 23901)                                                                                                                             
From Griffin Blvd., enter campus at Redford Street or Madison Street to utilize the designated UNLOADING spaces.   A minimal quantity of UNLOADING spaces will also be available in the Cox Hall Parking Lot.  Drivers should activate vehicle flashers when unloading.  

Vehicles may not be left unattended.  

After unloading, residential students should park in their designated parking permit zone.  

Wheeler Hall | August 21, 2025

Wheeler residents may use the UNLOADING spaces in the Jarman Parking Lot

Use GPS Address: 500 Madison St. Farmville, VA 23901 

To access into the Jarman Parking Lot, turn from Griffin Blvd., entering campus at Madison Street and continue to the end of the street, turning left into this lot. Drivers should activate vehicle flashers when unloading.

Vehicles may not be left unattended.  

After unloading, residential students should park in their designated parking permit zone.  

Register Hall & Sharp Hall | August 22 - August 24, 2025

Register and Sharp residents may use the UNLOADING spaces on Race Street.  Drivers should activate vehicle flashers when unloading.  Vehicles may not be left unattended.  Residential students should park in their designated parking permit zone.  

Wheeler Hall | August 22-August 24, 2025

Wheeler residents may use the UNLOADING spaces in the Jarman Parking Lot

Use GPS Address: 500 Madison St. Farmville, VA 23901

To access into the Jarman Parking Lot, turn from Griffin Blvd., entering campus at Madison Street and continue to the end of the street, turning left into this lot. 

Wheeler residents may also use the UNLOADING spaces in the Wheeler Parking Lot

Use GPS Address: 114 Griffin Blvd Farmville, VA 23901

This Faculty/Staff lot is located near the intersection of Griffin Blvd. and High Street, and is accessed from Griffin Blvd.  

Drivers should activate vehicle flashers when unloading.  

Vehicles may not be left unattended.  

After unloading, residential students should park in their designated parking permit zone.  

Please move unloaded vehicles immediately so that others can advance into the unloading area.

Do not park in private business parking lots. Towing is strictly enforced. 

Residential students should park in their designated parking permit zone.  

Familes & Guests

Families and guests are welcome to park in the following areas. Overnight parking is not permitted.

• Virginia Street Parking Lot (located behind Longwood Landings; access lot from Putney Street or Virginia Street)
• Vernon Street Parking Lot (access lot from Putney Street, turning right onto Vernon Street)
• Longwood Landings SE Parking Lot (located adjacent to the Longwood Landings’ check-in site)
• Cox Parking Lot (access lot from Griffin Blvd. across from Cox Hall)
• Reid Parking Lot (located on the corner of Race Street and Vine Street, across the street from Register Hall). Reid parking spaces are available after 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 21.  

Students are encouraged to limit family/friend move-in helpers to 3

Remain vigilant and patient with other vehicles and pedestrians.

Students are encouraged to bring a cart, dolly or hand truck to expedite the move-in process.

Do not illegally park on campus.

Do not attempt entry into restricted/barricaded areas.

Stay hydrated.

Take necessary measures to ensure self-care.

For a medical or emergency situation, dial 911.                                                                                       

Direct questions to housing@longwood.edu or (434)395-2080.