Move In Day!

Your new home on The Hill awaits!

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Welcome to Move-In at FAMU!
 
Greeting Rattlers, we are excited that you are continuing your next journey of higher education at Florida A&M University.
Housing provides exceptional service to all students  which is why University Housing is the epicenter of the exceptional student experience.
 
Our mission is to promote a safe, clean, service-oriented, efficiently managed, and nurturing living-learning environment that supports your academic success and personal growth.
 
We strive to foster a strong sense of community, civic responsibility, and an appreciation of others as you live and learn on the Highest of Seven Hills.
 
Move-In Dates: August 18 – 23, 2025
 
Make sure to check your assigned date and time in the Housing Portal. 
What You’ll Find on This Page:
First-Year Students:
Start strong with our step-by-step move-in tips, directions to your building, and guides to decorating your space.
 
Returning Rattlers:
Welcome back! Check for any updates to your hall's policies, schedules, or access info.
The primary vehicle route shall be Althea Gibson, Gaines Street, Osceola Street, and Perry Street (both directions). Emergency vehicles shall be given priority for travel if an emergency incident occurred.
The primary vehicle route shall be Althea Gibson, Gaines Street, Osceola Street, and Perry Street (both directions). Emergency vehicles shall be given priority for travel if an emergency incident occurred.

Tips & Guidelines

 

The primary vehicle route shall be Wahnish Way, Gaines Street, Osceola Street, and Perry Street (both directions). Emergency vehicles shall be given priority for travel if an emergency incident occurred.

Once the student has been given the approval to begin moving their belongings into their room, parents/ guardians may move their vehicle to the unloading area of the residence hall. Because parking is limited, unloading zones are for temporary parking only. Campus police will be present to offer directions and parking restrictions.

POLKINGHORNE VILLAGE: 667 Robert and Trudy Perkins Way, Tallahassee, FL 32310 | Directions
YOUNG/SAMPSON HALL: 1599 Gibbs Hall Trail , Tallahassee, FL 32301 | Directions
FAMU TOWERS: 451 W Osceola St, Tallahassee, FL 32301 | Directions
PALMETTO PHASE III APARTMENTS: 277 Palmetto Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 | Directions
PALMETTO SOUTH APARTMENTS: 255 Palmetto Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 | Directions

Carts – or large wheeled bins – and dollies are provided for students on a first-come-first-serve basis and may be checked out for a limited time. To check out cart or dolly, residents will need to provide an identification card. There is a limit to one cart/dolly per person. We recommend you bring your own dolly/hand truck to assist with your move-in.
Elevator access is offered in the following residential facilities: Polkinghorne Village, FAMU Towers, Sampson Hall, Young Hall, and Palmetto Street Phase III. Palmetto Street South does not have elevators, so please plan accordingly.
To avoid getting overwhelmed on Move-In Day, some items may be brought or shipped at a more convenient date.

Need help providing your home-away-from-home essentials? The Florida A&M University Official Residence Hall Linens Program can give you any room needs from memory-foam mattress pads to an array of designer sheets and extra-fluffy pillows at a discount. Select from a choice of Value Packs or order individual items from famu.ocm.com or call 1-800-957-4338 to supply your room with everything you need to create your new home away from home! 

A portion of the proceeds will go directly to the Residence Hall Association in support of their mission to promote unity and community among residents, and to provide quality educational and social programming.

OCM Linen Packages!

THINKING ABOUT WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU? HERE’S A QUICK LIST.
     
Comforter Blanket Bed Sheets (Twin XL)
Pillows and Pillow 
cases		 Hangers Towels
Shower tote  Bath Robe Shower curtain
(FAMU Village or Apartments)
Shower shoes Wastebasket Desk Lamp
Fan Alarm clock  Iron and small 
ironing board
Mini fridge 
(no larger than 4 cubic ft)		 Microwave 
(700 watts or less)		 laundry bag or 
basket
basic cleaning tools Computer/Laptop Multiple outlet strip 
with surge protector
TV Cell phone and chargers Cable Jack cord
First Aid Kit    

 

IF YOU’RE ASSIGNED TO AN APARTMENT, YOU’LL NEED ALL OF THE ABOVE, PLUS THINGS FOR YOUR KITCHEN
     
Pots and pans Small kitchen appliances

Dishes/ cooking and eating utensils
Basic cleaning tools Paper products Extension Cords
Not sure if you're allowed to bring that? HERE’S A QUICK LIST.
     
Tobacco: FAMU is a tobacco free campus, this includes use of electronic cigarettes and vape pens Alcohol: University policy prohibits the possession, consumption, or storage of any alcoholic beverages or containers.  Drugs: The use, sale or possession of any illegal drugs and/or drug paraphernalia is prohibited. 
Extension cords – Fire Marshal prohibits use of extension cords (only surge protectors are allowed) Open coil heating or cooking devices (toaster ovens, hot plates, space heaters, air fryers) String lights such as Christmas lights unless battery operated
Weapons: Guns (including plastic/wooden replications), knives, ammunition, bombs, slingshots, gasoline, firework, explosives and other items that could be used or mistaken for a weapon are prohibited. Candles or incense, fireworks, weapons, or anything that can be construed as a weapon Illegal drugs/ paraphernalia Pets (including fish) are not allowed on the grounds or in the facility. 
Personal Routers    

 

 

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Contact US

Office of University Housing
1735 Althea Gibson Way Suite 305 Tallahassee, FL 32307
Housing Maintenance: housingmaintenance@famu.edu
P:
(850) 599-3651
F:
(850) 561-2620
E:
famuhousing@famu.edu