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It's the time of year when college students and their families gear up for the annual migration to campus. The back-to-school season marks a thrilling time for students to start or return to college. However, amidst the excitement and anticipation, there is the daunting task of moving in: packing your entire life, hauling your possessions, and settling into a new place. It can be overwhelming and challenging, especially for freshmen and their parents who are new to the process. But what if we told you that we can make college move-in easy and stress-free with our "Ship to School" service? Read on to learn more.

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The Typical College Move-In

Every year, hundreds of thousands of students move into college campuses across the country. The process involves packing and organizing all of your essentials, including furniture, clothing, bedding, electronics, toiletries, room decor, and more. You might have limited space in your vehicle, and also, driving across states or long distances isn't easy or practical, especially if you have a small car. Many families end up renting larger vehicles or even trucks to suit their needs — only increasing the cost of moving in.

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Moreover, move-in day typically means long lines of cars backed up around campus, waiting for elevators, and hauling and carrying heavy boxes and luggage. Many dorm buildings don’t even have elevators, and that means figuring out how to get all of your belongings up the stairs. Then comes the time spent unpacking these items and getting everything set up. By now, you are already exhausted and likely spending your last moments with your family dealing with this daunting task of moving in.

The Solution?

The #1 way to simplify college move-in is the Storage Scholars “Ship to School” service. Firstly, it makes the move-in process much easier, as you don't have to worry about transporting everything yourself. You can ship anything from a few boxes to your entire dorm room, depending on your needs. Additionally, once your items arrive on campus, you won't have to drag them along during the move-in day, making the process faster and more efficient. Using “Ship to School” enables you to pack up and send your items to school in advance, so move-in day is spent exploring your new campus and enjoying this bittersweet time with your family. When you step through the door to your dorm, your items will be waiting in your room for you. What could be better than that?

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How it Works

1. First, we ship you the supplies. We will send a bundle of empty boxes along with tape and prepaid return shipping labels to your home. 
2. Then, you will pack your items in the boxes, seal them up, and ship them back to us over the summer months. If you order more items for school from online retailers, you may put our address in for your order rather than your own. 
3. We will receive your boxes and any other packages you send to us and store them for the rest of the summer. You will let us know the day of your arrival on campus. Using our partnership with your school, we have access to your dorm room and will deliver your items before you arrive. So, when you open the door on move-in day, everything will be waiting for you.

Answering Your Questions

Here are answers to a few of the common Ship to School questions that we receive.

What if I don’t use all of the boxes that you send in the bundle?

That’s okay! Please recycle or repurpose any unneeded boxes or tape. The charges for the shipping labels only get added to your account if they are scanned by FedEx.

What happens if I need more boxes?

At any point, you are welcome to go back to our website and order additional kits of boxes, tape, and prepaid shipping labels. Keep in mind that all items sent back to us after the first 5 will incur a $50 fee per item.

Where are my items stored after I ship them?

All items are stored in temperature-controlled, security-monitored storage facilities. These locations are not provided for security purposes.

Do you offer this service at my school?

We currently offer Ship to School at the following campuses:

• Elon University
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona
• Franklin and Marshall College
• Georgetown University - Law & Main Campuses
• James Madison University
• Ohio University
• Stetson University
• Villanova University
• Wake Forest University
• Washington and Lee University

College move-in doesn't have to be challenging. With our "Ship to School" service, we can make the process easy, stress-free, and safe. Students can focus on what matters most – starting their college journey and getting the most out of it. Check out our website today to learn more about our service and how we can help you make the most out of your college move-in.