Ship directly from Amazon, Target, or home
We deliver it directly to your dorm
Optional summer storage available
Free packing kits, tracking, insurance
You show up and your room is ready to unpack
Ship directly from Amazon, Target, or home
We deliver it directly to your dorm
Optional summer storage available
Free packing kits, tracking, insurance
You show up and your room is ready to unpack
1. Pack & Ship Your Stuff
Whether you’re shipping from home or ordering online, ship belongings to school ahead of move-in day.
2. We Receive & Deliver Your Items
No missed packages or long lines—our college shipping service delivers everything straight to your dorm.
3. Arrive to a Room That’s Ready
Skip the chaos of DIY college moving. This is summer storage & campus shipping done right, without all the stress.
Helpful Read: College Shipping 101: Ship to School the Smart Way
1. Pack & Ship Your Stuff
Whether you’re shipping from home or ordering online, ship belongings to school ahead of move-in day.
2. We Receive & Deliver Your Items
No missed packages or long lines—our college shipping service delivers straight to your dorm.
3. Arrive to a Room That’s Ready
Skip the chaos of DIY college moving. This is summer storage & campus shipping done right, without all the stress.
Helpful Read: College Shipping 101: Ship to School the Smart Way
"The team was organized, helpful, and handled everything with care. It made the move-in process completely stress-free."
— Parent of a first-year student
"They kept us informed with updates every step of the way. Pick-up and delivery were on time, and everything arrived exactly as expected."
— Returning customer
"We were nervous about move-in day, but everything was already in the dorm when we arrived. Such a relief not to deal with mailroom chaos or missing items."
— Parent of an incoming freshman
"Fast, super easy, and zero issues. The boxes were right in my room when I showed up — no lines, no stress."
— College student
"I liked how convenient it was — and they even provided free boxes and tape. Way easier than trying to carry everything myself."
— College student
"This is our third time using the service and it’s been smooth every year. They always deliver on time, and nothing ever goes missing."
— Parent of a college junior
Get the LOWEST UPS RATE with our UPS shipping labels!
ALL BOX SIZES!
per box
If boxes arrive after the school deadline, they are subject to a $20 rush delivery or extended storage fee per box.
Get the LOWEST UPS RATE with our UPS shipping labels!
ALL BOX SIZES!
per box
If boxes arrive after the school deadline, they are subject to a $20 rush delivery or extended storage fee per box.
When it comes to moving into college, Room Direct is the school-approved service that ships your items directly to your dorm — before you even arrive. No hauling boxes across campus, no standing in mailroom lines, and no coordinating last-minute deliveries.
This pre-arrival dorm room delivery service helps parents and students avoid common move-in headaches and gives peace of mind that everything is handled securely, professionally, and on time.
We’ve helped thousands of college students ship belongings to school safely — now it’s your turn.
| Feature | Room Direct | Mailroom or DIY Move-In |
|---|---|---|
|
Delivery Location |
Direct to your assigned dorm room |
Campus mailroom or student must carry items |
|
Timing |
Delivered before you arrive |
Must wait in lines or schedule delivery |
|
Stress Level |
Low — we handle everything |
High — logistics, hauling, and timing issues |
|
Packing Supplies |
Free boxes, tape, and labels included |
Buy and prep yourself |
|
Storage Options |
Optional summer storage available |
Must find separate provider |
|
Insurance & Tracking |
Included |
Varies (or unavailable) |
|
School Approved |
✅ School-approved partner |
❌ Risk of delays, unapproved delivery |
Order Online. Deliver direct.
Shop your favorite online retailers—Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more—and have items shipped directly to us.
We’ll receive, hold securely, and deliver everything before you arrive. No long lines. No last-minute store runs. No stress.
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When it comes to moving into college, Room Direct is the school-approved service that ships your items directly to your dorm — before you even arrive. No hauling boxes across campus, no standing in mailroom lines, and no coordinating last-minute deliveries.
This pre-arrival dorm room delivery service helps parents and students avoid common move-in headaches and gives peace of mind that everything is handled securely, professionally, and on time.
We’ve helped thousands of college students ship belongings to school safely — now it’s your turn.
Order Online. Deliver direct.
Shop your favorite online retailers—Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more—and have items shipped directly to us. We’ll receive, hold securely, and deliver everything before you arrive. No long lines. No last-minute store runs. No stress.
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Top 5 Dorm Room Essentials for College Freshmen
Learn what to ship, how to avoid campus chaos, and the best way to get your stuff delivered straight to your dorm.
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Learn what to ship, how to avoid campus chaos, and the best way to get your stuff delivered straight to your dorm.
Visit our Help Center or reach out to our customer support team to learn more.
Most services ship to a central mailroom or campus pickup. Room Direct delivers directly to your dorm—saving you from missed packages, lost items, and campus chaos. It’s ship to school, upgraded.
The best way to ship boxes to college is through a direct-to-dorm delivery service like Room Direct. We partner with The UPS Store to offer affordable student shipping with free boxes, tracking, and guaranteed delivery before move-in day—no lines, no missed packages, and no hauling your stuff across campus. It’s ship to dorm convenience without the sweat.
Yes! We offer summer storage for college students. You can pack your items at the end of the semester, and we’ll store them in our secure, temperature-controlled warehouse. When school starts again, we’ll deliver everything back to your dorm room, right on time.
Absolutely. Our college shipping service is ideal for international students who need a reliable way to send belongings ahead of time. Simply pack and ship your items from anywhere in the U.S., and we’ll handle the rest—from receiving your packages to delivering them to your campus before you arrive.
Yes! We deliver to all affiliated off-campus residences and to any residence within our service area of a particular college or university. On or off campus, our ship to college service delivers to your door.
If your school isn’t listed on our site, don’t worry! We’re constantly expanding our ship to school service. Contact our support team, and we’ll confirm if we can provide student shipping and dorm delivery at your campus.
Yes! With Room Direct’s pre-arrival dorm delivery, you can ship belongings before move-in and have them waiting in your room when you get there. It’s the most convenient way to ship to school, especially for out-of-state and first-time college students.
We strongly recommend not shipping items such as televisions, printers, etc. Televisions are not intended to be shipped via UPS ground and will often not be covered by UPS insurance.
Items which require special protection or shipping methods cannot be shipped by us. For example, large unboxed items such as furniture, tv’s, micro-fridges, and bicycles cannot be shipped in most instances.
Visit our Help Center or reach out to our customer support team to learn more.
Most services ship to a central mailroom or campus pickup. Room Direct delivers directly to your dorm—saving you from missed packages, lost items, and campus chaos. It’s ship to school, upgraded.
The best way to ship boxes to college is through a direct-to-dorm delivery service like Room Direct. We partner with The UPS Store to offer affordable student shipping with free boxes, tracking, and guaranteed delivery before move-in day—no lines, no missed packages, and no hauling your stuff across campus. It’s ship to dorm convenience without the sweat.
Yes! We offer summer storage for college students. You can pack your items at the end of the semester, and we’ll store them in our secure, temperature-controlled warehouse. When school starts again, we’ll deliver everything back to your dorm room, right on time.
Absolutely. Our college shipping service is ideal for international students who need a reliable way to send belongings ahead of time. Simply pack and ship your items from anywhere in the U.S., and we’ll handle the rest—from receiving your packages to delivering them to your campus before you arrive.
Yes! We deliver to all affiliated off-campus residences and to any residence within our service area of a particular college or university. On or off campus, our ship to college service delivers to your door.
If your school isn’t listed on our site, don’t worry! We’re constantly expanding our ship to school service. Contact our support team, and we’ll confirm if we can provide student shipping and dorm delivery at your campus.
Yes! With Room Direct’s pre-arrival dorm delivery, you can ship belongings before move-in and have them waiting in your room when you get there. It’s the most convenient way to ship to school, especially for out-of-state and first-time college students.
We strongly recommend not shipping items such as televisions, printers, etc. Televisions are not intended to be shipped via UPS ground and will often not be covered by UPS insurance.
Items which require special protection or shipping methods cannot be shipped by us. For example, large unboxed items such as furniture, tv’s, micro-fridges, and bicycles cannot be shipped in most instances.
Empowering all students with seamless moves throughout their college journey, because we believe every student deserves support every step of the way.
