Frequently Asked Move-In Questions

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Where can I purchase/rent carpets, lofts, linens, microfridges, hutches, or hand trucks once I arrive on campus?

Item	Vendor	Location
Carpets	On Campus Marketing	Washington St. between Ambler Johnston and Pritchard
Lofts and Furniture	Collegiate Concepts	Washington St. between Ambler Johnston and Pritchard
Linen Purchases	On Campus Marketing	Washington St. between Ambler Johnston and Pritchard
Microfridges	Collegiate Concepts	Washington St. between Ambler Johnston and Pritchard
Hutches	University Woodworks	Washington St. between Ambler Johnston and Pritchard
Hand Truck Rentals	Sigma Chi Fraternity and Kappa Alpha Fraternity	$10 per half-hour Locations: Washington St. across from the Coliseum and near Pritchard and Lee Halls on Kent Street near entrance to Owens Hall on Drillfield in front of the War Memorial Hall

Where can cadets have their uniforms dry-cleaned?

Drop-off and pickup of uniforms will be available in 129 Rasche Hall during the following hours (these are regular fall/spring semester hours):

Monday and Wednesday	4-7 pm
Tuesday and Thursday	5-7 pm
Friday	4-6 pm

Where do I get questions answered regarding telephone service, data hookups and cable TV?

CNS Student Telecommunications is located in the Student Services Building. It is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For phone service problems, please call 1-6780.

Will mail be delivered to the residence halls?

Mail will be delivered to your residence hall or area service building. Package pickup is available at the Residential Mail Service offices located in Newman Hall, Ambler-Johnston Hall, Peddrew-Yates, Pritchard Hall, and Owens Dining Center (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Where can I go to pick up my student ID card?

Hokie Passport ID cards can be picked up at the Hokie Passport Office in 100 Student Services Building. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where can I purchase or change a dining plan?

Dining plans may be purchased at the Hokie Passport Office in 100 Student Services Building.

How do I register my vehicle?

Permits can be purchased online or at Parking Services located at 455 Tech Center Drive (open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on August 19, 2006). Students should bring their vehicle registration card and Hokie Passport. Payment of cash, check, or credit card is accepted. Permit fees and forms are accessed at www.parking.vt.edu.

Where can I purchase/rent carpets, lofts, linens, microfridges, hutches or Student Advantage cards once I arrive on campus?

Is the Office of Student Programs open during move-in?

Where can cadets have their uniforms dry cleaned?

Where can I pick up my Athletic Card?

Where do I get questions answered regarding telephone service, data hook-ups and cable TV?

When will mail be delivered to the residence halls?

Where can I go to pick-up my student ID card?

Where can I purchase or change a dining plan?

How do I register my vehicle?

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