Check In for Residents and Commuters

• Complete your Housing Application. Once completed, navigate to MyHousing to view your hall, room, and roommate[s] assignments. All Housing Assignments are live! To Log In: Use your Dean email and password. For step-by-step instructions, please refer to your Dean email.
• Get to know your roommate[s]!
• Make sure you complete your Enrollment Checklist, submit health paperwork (new students only), and complete all necessary financial paperwork.
• Check the schedule above, and plan accordingly to arrive during your assigned move-in window.
• Refer to our Move In Checklist for every essential you need to pack and suggestions on what to bring, and what to leave at home!
• Consider a stress-free move in with our partners - visit here for more information.
• Returning Residents:
  i.    Visit MyHousing to view your selected room and roommate assignment from your Spring Housing Selection Process. 
  ii.    Parking Permits: If you have been approved - you will pick up your permit when you arrive on campus. For all parking inquiries, contact parking@dean.edu.

Step 1: Visit the Student Center and complete your Check-In Process where you will collect your welcome information, room key and ID card. Address: 109 W. Central St. Franklin, MA. 02038

Returning Residents: Please remember to bring your ID with you. We will update your access accordingly. If you lost your ID, contact Campus Police and Safety before you arrive and they will print you a new one [with your existing photo] - free of charge! If you request a new ID on move in day, charges may apply. 

Step 2: Follow the driving directions provided by Residence Life to locate your new home for the Fall!

Step 3: Park in the designated loading zone, Residence Life staff and Campus Police and Safety will be available to guide you. 

Step 4: Unload your car. New Students: Move-In Crew will be available to assist with your move-in!

Step 5: We ask you to unload your car in a timely manner and move to a designated lot for parking.

Step 6: Start decorating and settling into your new space!

• Please arrive during your designated time slot to avoid congestion.
• Follow campus signage and staff directions for parking and unloading zones.
• Use designated zones only for unloading; move your vehicle to a parking lot afterwards designated by Campus Police and Safety or Residence Life staff. Then spend time decorating your new room!
• Returning Residents: If you have applied and been approved for a parking permit, please pick up your permit during the Check-In Process in the Student Center.

• Utilize available orange bins to transport your belongings.
• Be mindful of others and try to move efficiently.
• Check your room for any pre-existing damages and report them to your Resident Director.
• Please note that there are no elevators in Ewen, Wallace or Jones Hall.

Look for your Resident Assistants and Resident Directors for any questions you may have throughout the day - they can’t wait to see you! 

• Meet your Resident Assistant (RA) and introduce yourself to your neighbors.
• Familiarize yourself with emergency exits and procedures in your residence hall - attend your mandatory hall meeting for a full review of this information.
• Complete your Roommate Agreement [a copy will already be in your rooms!].
• New/Incoming Students: Attend Bulldog Beginnings!
  • All new students, residents and commuters, are expected to attend Bulldog Beginnings. Students will receive additional information about the schedule for Bulldog Beginnings program to their Dean College email.
• Returning Students: Attend any mandatory meetings, say hi to your friends, and come stop by and say hi to us! 
• Take some time to relax and explore the campus.
• Get to know your new environment and start forming connections with fellow students!

• Dispose of trash and boxes in designated areas. Trash left near emergency exits, lounges, and hallways may result in billing charges for the community.
• Consider bringing reusable items to reduce waste!
• Water stations are available in every lounge. 

• Set up your internet connection and ensure your devices are functioning properly.
• For roommate agreements, emergency preparedness information, campus policies, Residence Life contact information, WiFi instructions, and more refer to the RED folder that will be in your room upon arrival.
• Update your contact information with Residence Life and other relevant offices - Visit MyHousing to update your Personal Information under the tab “Personal Information”.

• Smith Dining Center Hours:
  • 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Students, your unlimited meal plan will be active.
• Mailroom:
  • Located in the Atrium in the Student Center
  • Hours: August 30th 10 AM - 4 PM; September 1st 10 AM - 4 PM
• Campus Bookstore:
  • Located on the main level of the Student Center
  • Hours:
    • August 30th: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • September 1st: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Your Campus Address:
    • First Name, Last Name, 139 Emmons St., Franklin, MA. 02038
    • It is important you address packages to the address listed above, with your full name, to ensure your mail is delivered to the correction location.

• All New Commuters Check in: August 30th, 2:00-4:30 pm – Student Center, Main Stage
• All Returning Commuters: Please check in on the first day of classes at Check In tables located on the Student Center Concourse.
• Parking: Pick up your parking permit with Campus Police and Safety, located in the lower level of Dean Hall on your first day of classes.