You’ve chosen Concordia University Wisconsin for many reasons: you want an excellent education, one that offers a Christian foundation rooted in Lutheran doctrine. You love the beautiful location on the shores of Lake Michigan and countless opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities. You’re excited to make your mark at CUW!
The CUW Residence Life staff is here to help you make a smooth transition onto campus so you can enjoy all those things. Your RA will welcome you on check-in day and get you connected to your new community.
2024 Fall Semester move-in dates
- New Student Move-in: 9:00AM-3:00PM Thursday, August 22nd
- Return Student Move-in: 9:00AM-3:00PM Saturday, August 24th
See the full Fall 2024 Move-in Schedule for details.
Did you submit a photo for your Falcon ID?
Your Falcon One Card is your student ID. Please submit your photo so we can have your card ready for you when you move in. You can submit the form + photo here. Note: If you do not submit a Falcon One Card request, it will delay your move-in!
Tried-and-true moving tips
- Pack medium-sized boxes and don’t make them too heavy. (Many of our residence halls do not have elevators.)
- Bring a cart or dolly to stack boxes and make each trip more productive.
- Recruit strong helpers to assist you in unloading your car and getting your belongings to your room quickly.
- Bring your patience! Our staff will be at every building trying to move things along as quickly as possible, but sometimes it’s a slow process. Check weather forecasts and plan accordingly. Bring umbrellas and plastic coverings for your things just in case the weather doesn't cooperate.
About your room
All rooms include curtains, smoke detector and a micro-fridge. Each resident is provided with a desk, desk chair, bed, wardrobe, dresser, Ethernet jack and phone jack.
All beds have components that enable you to bunk or loft the beds free of charge. Most halls on campus have extra-long mattresses.
Micro-fridges vary in size depending on the occupancy of the room. They consist of a refrigerator, freezer and microwave.
Room layouts and dimensions vary greatly, therefore we do not have measurements for individual residence hall rooms. You can view descriptions of our residence halls here. You may also schedule a tour through the Admissions Office by calling 262-243-4300.
What to Bring
For your convenience, we have partnered with Dormify to provide an easy, affordable way to purchase Twin XL bedding, storage solutions, and everything else you'll need (and want) for your new home away from home. Please visit cuw.dormify.com/move-in to get move-in day ready and create your dream room!
RAs – We’re here for you
Knowing where to go and who to talk to can make all the difference. Two important groups of people who will play a vital role while you are living on campus are the Resident Directors and Resident Assistants.
- Your Resident Assistants (RAs) have your back. You’ll meet your RA on move-in day, and he or she will be there throughout the academic year to help with any concerns you have about adjusting to college life.
- Resident Directors (RDs) will be welcoming you to your new home on campus. As full-time professional staff members, your RD is your go-to person with any facility concerns or questions. They hold regular office hours all year long.
- You’ll also get help from CREW Leaders. On move-in day, they join forces, wear matching shirts and look for opportunities to help you. They will direct you to the right locations and look for opportunities to help you.
Connecting with your roommate
If you have been assigned roommates, their name(s) should be listed in the email from Residence Life. Please contact each other using the CUW email address template: firstname.lastname@cuw.edu.
Roommates are assigned based on self-reported preferences entered on the Roommate Match in the Housing Application. While Residence Life makes every attempt to place requested roommates together, due to the high demand for housing, we do not guarantee roommate requests.
Living with a roommate can enhance your college experience. We encourage you to contact your new roommate(s) once you receive their information. Decide who will bring the TV, snacks, and more. Talk about how you will decorate your room or loft/bunk your beds to create more floor space.
If you did not receive your first choice in hall or roommate, you may apply for a room change after you arrive on campus. These changes will be considered after the first six weeks of the semester and on a space-available basis. (One change per year, please.)
Nervous about your first conversation with your roommate? Try to relax and keep an open mind. Expect that there will be differences; God does not create duplicates. We are each unique individuals. The most important goal of the conversation should be to establish good communication with each other so that you have a base to build on when move-in day arrives. If you don’t hit it off right away, don’t give up. Working on building a relationship can be exceptionally rewarding. Remember, our Residence Life staff is here to help.
You’ve got mail
Students living on campus are assigned mailboxes in the Mail Center in the Undercroft, beneath the Chapel. You can find your assignment under the Student Tab on the CUW Portal.
If you receive packages, the Mail Center will send an email to your CUW email account. That email will instruct you on the process for pick up.
Remember, it’s your responsibility to fill out the Forwarding Address Card (available on the Portal) when vacating the residence halls. And be sure to keep this on file – your address while on campus:
700 Highland Rd.
Mequon, WI 53092
Getting plugged in
Computers play a large part in college life and CUW has you covered! Every resident hall room has both wired and wireless connections for internet. Visit the IT office at Rincker 103 or use online instructions. (To use these instructions while on campus, you can connect from a non-resident hall location.)
my.cuw.edu is our web portal that provides single sign in web services. All registered students have access to course information, library, campus life, meal plan information, email, and more – anytime, anywhere.
Each student is given a cuw.edu email account. This feature rich account is setup on Microsoft servers and can be linked to a Live account for resources like single sign in to your personal computer, Skydrive and more.
CUW email is an essential tool for communicating with professors, staff and students. Make it a habit of checking your CUW email account often as all official University communication happens through CUW email. If you need help accessing your CUW email account, contact the IT Helpdesk (262-243-4357 or support@cuw.edu) or stop by their office at Rincker 103.
Parking & registration
Students must register their vehicles with Campus Safety. To begin the registration process, log on to the CUW Portal. Under the Campus Life Tab, go to the Safety Net Channel and click on “Register my Auto.” After you have completed the online form, stop by the Campus Safety Office to pick up your sticker.
The parking fee for resident students will be charged to your university account once you pick your sticker up. Campus Safety does not accept payment for parking permits. All payments are handled at the Cashier’s Office.
Residents are required to park in the parking structure. If available, resident students who have earned 90 or more credits and are considered “seniors” may request a surface lot parking permit. There is no guarantee of surface lot parking. Parking in an unauthorized area will result in a $30 ticket per violation. Failure to register your vehicle will result in a $30 ticket. Tickets are paid in the Business Office. Students receiving 3 or more parking tickets in a semester will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Contact Campus Safety at 262-243-4344 with any questions.
The 3 P’s: Personal Property Protection
CUW is generally a very safe campus, but it never hurts to follow these simple guidelines:
- If your property is not already covered by insurance, it is wise to obtain coverage for the time you are living on campus. This is one resource to consider.
- Lock your room every time you leave and while you sleep.
- Do not lend your room key or Falcon One Card to anyone. Doing so is a violation of the Student Conduct Code.
- Limit valuables in your room. Record the serial number and make/model information for valuables you will bring to campus.
- An engraving tool is available at the Campus Safety Office for you to use to mark your valuables.
- Store valuables out of sight.
- Lock your bike and register it with Campus Safety.
- Report all thefts or losses immediately to Campus Safety at 262-243-4344. Do not prop open entrance doors to your hall or any buildings.
Items of note
Cancellations: If plans change and you will not be attending or you change your mind about living on campus, you must notify both Residence Life and Admissions. The Residence Hall Agreement is valid for the entire academic year. In most cases, canceling your Agreement will result in financial penalty.
Contact us
We’re here to help make your stay on campus as great as possible. Please stop in to our office—we would love to see you.
We’re located in the Student Center, Albrecht 107, next to the Bookstore. Our hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm You can also reach us via phone 262-243-4328 or email at residence.life@cuw.edu.