College Move-In Survey for Students
Which year of college will you enter in Fall 2025?
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Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Move-In: What Went Wrong, What You Wished You Knew, and What Actually Helped
Your First Year Starts Soon—What’s Got You Excited, Nervous, or Totally Freaked Out?
1. What school did you attend?
1. What school are you attending?
2. What type of housing did you move into?
On-campus dorm
Off-campus apartment
With family or friends
Still figuring it out
2. What type of housing will you be moving into?
On-campus dorm
Off-campus apartment
With family or friends
Still figuring it out
3. What was the most confusing part of your move-in process?
What to bring
When/where/how to check in
Dorm size/layout or rules
Finding roommates
Other
3. How are you feeling about starting college overall?
Totally excited
Mostly excited but a little nervous
Honestly nervous but hopeful
Freaking out
Other
4. What did you forget that you really wish you’d packed?
4. What are you most worried about right now?
Making friends
Living with a roommate
Being far from home
Academic pressure
Managing money
Getting around campus or town
Packing and moving
Fitting in
Other
5. What’s something you brought that turned out to be surprisingly helpful?
5. What are you most excited about?
Meeting new people and making friends
Living on my own / having more independence
Decorating and setting up my new space
Picking my own classes and exploring new subjects
Getting involved in clubs, sports, or campus events
Starting fresh in a new city or environment
Being away from home / having more freedom
College life in general — just the whole vibe
Other
6. Did anyone give you a checklist or guide? If yes, who?
Parent/guardian
College/university
Older sibling/friend
I made my own
Nope — I winged it
6. On a scale of 1–5, how prepared do you feel to handle daily life on your own (laundry, meals, time management, etc.)?
7. What part of move-in day felt the most stressful?
7. What’s one thing you wish someone would just explain already?
8. Did you buy anything last-minute or after you moved in?
8. How confident do you feel about managing money during your first year?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not confident at all
I haven’t even thought about it yet
9. What’s one tip you’d give a student moving into your same dorm or housing situation next year?
9. Are you planning to work a job during your first year?
Yes, on campus
Yes, off campus
Maybe
No
10. Would you use a checklist that included crowd-sourced student tips, school-specific info, and a few free offers or discounts?
Yes
Maybe
No
10. If you had access to a digital “College Starter Guide” made by students (with tips, warnings, packing help, budgeting, roommate stuff, etc.), would you use it?
Yes
Maybe
No
11. What surprised you the most about your new living space?
12. How did you get your stuff to college?
Drove it myself
Family helped
Flew with essentials, shipped the rest
Movers or a service
Other
13. Was it easy to coordinate move-in with your roommate(s)?
Yes
Kind of — we figured it out
Not really
I didn’t have a roommate
14. Looking back, what would you do differently if you had to move in all over again?
15. Would you be open to sharing your move-in advice to help future students?
Yes — happy to share
Maybe — depends on what’s involved
No thanks
16. Did the school provide any helpful information regarding the move?
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