If you are moving on campus, it can be overwhelming to know what to bring with you. There are some things that you should pack and bring with you (like clothes, sheets, towels, and blankets) and others that you can wait to buy once you get on campus (like notebooks and other school supplies) to make the move-in process easier. College dorm rooms will usually have basic furniture like a bed and a desk, but not much else. You will also likely be sharing a bathroom with other students in your dorm. Some essentials will be:
Check out this packing list for more packing tips!
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It is one thing to get accepted into a college and another thing to actually get there on time for day one. Try to factor for travel costs to go home during holiday breaks or even just for weekends when you get homesick or you just can’t eat another meal in the cafeteria this week. Consider these tips for handling transportation when you are in college.
Getting Around Campus
Getting Around Town
Moving In and Coming Home for Breaks
Other Ways to Cut Transportation Costs
Over 500 colleges and universities are requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccinations and the number is growing. See the full list here.
All Chicagoans 12 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Chicago. Find and book an appointment using zocdoc.com/vaccines or using vaccine finder.
IMPORTANT: Anyone under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian present with them in order to get vaccinated
Here are some additional vaccination opportunities for students. Most major hospital partners offering Pfizer have contacted their eligible patients. In addition, these partner organizations with community locations also provide Pfizer vaccine (12+). This list is not exhaustive and may change.
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