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Snack Time: Moving in might take far longer than you imagined, easily stretching past traditional mealtimes. That’s why it never hurts to bring along some favorite snacks to keep the wolf from the door. In addition, after going up and down the same staircase a dozen times, a cooler full of cold drinks will look like heaven.

Don’t Pack Those Bags: For parents driving students to campus, duffle bags, or even large black garbage bags, are ideal for packing. There is no place to leave luggage in a small dorm room and garbage bags allow you to easily organize ahead of time into bedroom, bathroom, winter clothing and items your student will need right away. White garbage bags make great garment bags and allow you to move clothing from closet to car to closet without taking items off their hangers or getting them dirty.

Take a Meeting: Depending on your student’s needs, you might want to set aside time to visit the offices of financial aid, disability services or even the freshman dean while you’re on campus. Plan ahead if you need to have any of these meetings and make sure to schedule an appointment to avoid long lines.

Clean Up Time: Most universities make an effort to clean dorm rooms over the summer in anticipation of new residents but it’s wise to bring cleaning wipes or paper towels and soap in case you discover the room is dirty or the closets or drawers need wiping before they are filled. A small dustpan and brush can be useful as well but remember to pack these last so they can be unpacked first.
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At Harmony Communities, we feel strongly that each resident has a sense of home. That they come home from work and feel pride in their environment and in their place in the greater community. That families are comfortable raising children in our neighborhoods, and that couples and singles know that they belong to something bigger than their four walls. In other words, we seek to create harmony within each community, making our communities not just passable, but peaceful, safe, functional, and beautiful.

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Choose Carefully: The next step is to research which university best fits your specific needs and goals. Compare opportunities by specifying how long you want to take to earn your degree and how much money you can devote to tuition and supplies. Also be sure to review the availability of online courses, which may be more convenient if you work full-time or prefer not to commute.

Prepare the Paperwork: Before applying, double check to ensure you have all the required admission materials. These can include previous college transcripts, current standardized test scores and any needed letters of recommendation. Add those important application deadlines to your calendar, so you submit everything on time.

Understand How Credits Transfer: Examine your new school’s credit transfer policy, and make sure you have a transcript and course descriptions from your earlier classes. This will enable you to compare the classes you’ve taken to classes in the course catalog. You also can contact professors, teaching assistants and admissions counselors if you have questions about a course’s content.

Surround Yourself With Support: You can get support from your current community by telling your family and friends about your new commitment. They can encourage you and maybe even take on responsibilities so that you can find more time for schoolwork. You also can build a community with other adult students by taking advantage of study groups and team projects.

Part-time vs. Full-time: You might be able to manage classwork and full- or part-time employment more easily if you take a part-time course load. This can help you adjust to the college routine, and it might even be a practical option for completing your degree if you can take more time or don’t have many credits left toward graduation.

At Harmony Communities, we feel strongly that each resident has a sense of home. That they come home from work and feel pride in their environment and in their place in the greater community. That families are comfortable raising children in our neighborhoods, and that couples and singles know that they belong to something bigger than their four walls. In other words, we seek to create harmony within each community, making our communities not just passable, but peaceful, safe, functional, and beautiful.

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