First year resident students may not bring a vehicle to campus unless they are granted an exemption for the rule. Learn more about Eastern's policies for Bringing a Car to Campus.

We advise all students to carry renters insurance for their personal belongings; whether in your room, storage or even a storm, accidents happen and it is always better to be well prepared. The University will not replace or reimburse in the event of loss of personal items for any reason.

Eastern University has computers in the library for your use; however, we recommend that students bring their own laptops. You will have access to the University's internet through your Eastern email address.  Some majors may recommend specific laptops per software needs.  Learn more about Bringing a Computer to Campus.

You will be unable to access your specific room prior to Move-In Day. However, if you tour Eastern through the Admissions Office, you will be able to see a room, It may not be the type of room or building that you will be assigned to. However, you can learn more about our residence halls and room types on the Housing Options webpage. 

First, call your roommate before you pack and decide together who is bringing what. Items marked with an asterisk are items we suggest you share with your roommate:

• Extra Long Bed Sheets
• Pillow
• Desk Lamp
• Foam Mattress Pad
• Trash Can and Bags
• Small Fan
• Power Strip
• Calendar
• Flashlight (and batteries)
• Hangers
• Cleaning Supplies*
• Posters/Pictures
• Stick tack (white only)
• Coffee Pot*
• Microwave*
• Refrigerator* (4 cubic feet or less)
• Plants
• Curtains
• Small Bookshelf
• Sewing/Repair kit
• Night light
• Comfy Chair
• Printer
• Writing Utensils
• Decorations
• Umbrella
• Food
• Storage Container
• Camera
• TV*
• Video Game Consoles
• Games
• Movies
• Sports Equipment
• Mugs, Bowls, Plates, Cups, Silverware
• Laundry Supplies
• Stationary/Stamps
• Shower Caddy
• Shower Shoes
• Ear Plugs
• Sound Machine

What NOT to bring:

• Any large appliances (NO open coil permitted on any appliance)
• Toasters
• Large furniture
• Large stereos
• Expensive equipment
• Valuable Jewelry
• Pets (small, non-electric fish tank without a filter allowed)
• Fireworks
• Weapons
• Candles or Incense
• Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs
• Halogen Lamps/Bulbs

Eastern University identification and access card. It is issued to students by Public Safety at our Service Stop location in Eagle Hall upon entrance to the University. Your E-Card must be carried at all times, and presented upon request to Public Safety Officers, any University employee, or police. E-Cards are non-transferable and may only be used by the student to whom it is issued and becomes invalid upon termination of the student's association of the University. E-Cards must be turned in to a Residence Life Staff member upon withdraw from the University. A lost or damaged E-Card must be replaced, a fee will be included; you will need another form of identification in order to proceed with your replacement.

• E-Cards are used to access the Dining Commons for each meal as well as at other food services around campus
• They are also used to gain admittance to Athletic and other EU events
• As well as to check out books from the library and to borrow University-owned materials
• Lastly to gain access to various campus buildings, resident halls and facilities

Residence Hall Visitation by members of the opposite sex are limited to a specific schedule:

• Sunday-Thursday, 12pm - 12am
• Friday-Saturday, 12pm - 2am

Each resident student can have up to 5 overnight guests of the same-sex per semester. All guest (including commuter students) must be registered with the Resident Assistant with their Registration Form properly filled out by 8:00pm the evening before their first overnight stay. There is a fine of no less than $25 for an unregistered guest that will be applied to your Student Account. Guests are required to stay with their host for the entirety of their visit and to abide by all of our policies outlined in the Student Handbook.

Learn more about overnight guest registration.

Each room has a closet space, a bed, a desk, a chair and a dresser for each student. We have a very limited storage space, so University furniture cannot be removed from the room.

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087

Visit the mail center in the first floor of Walton Hall.

Outside of extenuating circumstances, moving in early is generally not permitted. Although students may make such requests to their Resident Director, it is important to note that additional charges may apply if approved, and that meal plans are not active until classes begin.

However, Eastern University has implemented an Early Drop-off system where incoming, registered, students may drop off items at their assigned room before fully moving in. Residence Life & Housing communicates more about this process via email throughout the summer!

All buildings have Air Conditioning! There are different types of units installed between buildings. For example, in Doane Hall there are window units, while in Gough Hall there is central air. It is important to be aware that the Plant Operations department monitors the transition over from air conditioning, to heat, and vice versa around the middle of October, and early April.

Residence Halls are closed over all breaks. Any Early Arrivals or Late Stays must be approved by your Resident Director. Emails with request forms for Early Arrivals or Late Stays are sent out prior to breaks. You may also contact your Resident Director or the Housing Office if you are interested in a host home over breaks.

You must be out of your room no later than 24 hours of your last final for both Winter Break and Summer Break. Graduating seniors may stay until Commencement and must be checked out by 5:00pm that day. All other breaks including Thanksgiving, Spring and Easter have an advertised deadline to be checked out of the Residence Halls, typically 5:00pm of the last day of classes.

Students are required to leave the Residence Halls during break; however, if you feel that you require an exception to our policy you may contact your Resident Director for arrangements.

Break Guidelines: Unplug everything in the room, close and lock all windows, close the blinds, empty trash, turn off all room lights, lock your door.

We do not offer single rooms to first-year students as we have a very limited amount of single rooms available. Single Rooms are placed on seniority on Housing Selection Night. There is a waitlist for Single Rooms; if one becomes available, offers will be made from the top of the list. There is a single premium of $585 attached to the room type charge.

Having a roommate and learning to live with another person develops character and interpersonal skills unlike any other experience. Your Residence Life staff is here to guide you through conversations and conflict.

Those with an existing disability with documentation for single Housing should contact the Disability Accommodations Office at 610-341-1496.

Students should be prepared to remove all of their belongings from their rooms when they leave the University for the summer months or within 24 hours of withdrawing from the University. Some, not all, of the Residence Halls have a very limited amount of storage space and is only available if special permission is granted by the Resident Director.

If granted permission to store on campus, all articles are to be placed in closed boxes and labeled "Property of (Student Name)". Security and safety of all items in storage are at the risk of the student. The University will not accept responsibility for the loss or damage of a student's property at any time.

All articles left in storage must be removed by the first full week of classes each semester. Students who are not currently enrolled in classes may not use storage areas. Any items left after a student has graduated or withdrawn from the University will be donated to a charitable organization.