The Storage Squad Blog
College Shipping Tips & Student Storage Advice
The Storage
Squad Blog
College Shipping Tips &
Student Storage Advice
How to Ship Your Stuff
to School in 5 Easy Steps
Move-in season doesn’t have to be chaos. You don’t have to haul boxes across campus, wait in three different lines, or cry quietly behind a stack of Amazon packages in the lobby.
There’s a better way to ship to college. Whether you’re a freshman moving in for the first time or just tired of dragging your life in and out of storage, here’s how to make college shipping and move-in simple, stress-free, and actually kind of satisfying.
How to Ship Your Stuff to School
in 5 Easy Steps
Move-in season doesn’t have to be chaos. You don’t have to haul boxes across campus, wait in three different lines, or cry quietly behind a stack of Amazon packages in the lobby.
There’s a better way to ship to college. Whether you’re a freshman moving in for the first time or just tired of dragging your life in and out of storage, here’s how to make college shipping and move-in simple, stress-free, and actually kind of satisfying.
1. Start Early & Label Like Your Future Depends on It
Here’s the truth: your memory will fail you, and boxes labeled “random” will not spark joy when you’re tired, sweaty, and trying to find your charger.
Label. Everything.
Write your name, your school, your dorm room, and what’s in the box. Use tape. Use a Sharpie. Use whatever helps future-you avoid a meltdown the night before classes begin.
2. Don’t Overpack (You Won't Want It In a Month)
Your life and preferences are about to change, as is the amount of spare room you have to store things. So maybe not your Funko Pop collection, five pairs of shoes, and notebooks from high school AP you think might be useful in your new major.
Move-in day is not the time to bring your entire personality with you. Be honest about what you’ll actually use, and store or ship the rest.
Can’t let go just yet? Room Direct can hold onto your extras until you need them or realize no one is into Lego’s anymore.
3. Use a Direct-to-Dorm Shipping Service
You could ship your stuff to the campus mailroom, wait in line for 45 minutes, and haul four boxes up three flights of stairs. Or—you could use a direct-to-dorm shipping service like Room Direct.
We pick up your stuff (or receive it from online retailers like Amazon or Target), hold it securely, and deliver it straight to your dorm room before you even get there. No lines. No hauling. No missed packages. Just walk into a room that’s ready.
👉 Learn how easy college shipping can be with Room Direct.
4. Track Your Shipments
Between your parents and your own anxiety, freak outs are in the forecast. Don’t fuel the fire wondering if your new pillows are still in transit or quietly sitting in someone else’s dorm (gross).
Use shipping with built-in tracking and insurance (like our UPS-powered labels). You’ll get updates, peace of mind, and can forward them onto your parents so they quit asking about it.
5. Know Your Campus Move-In Rules (Don’t Assume, You Know What They Say)
Every campus has unique rules. Some allow early delivery, others don’t. Some have move-in appointment slots. Others just… don’t say anything and let it be chaos.
Check your school’s deadlines and policies early. That way, if you’re using Room Direct, you can make sure your items arrive right on time—not in the middle of Orientation Week.
1. Start Early & Label Like Your Future Depends on It
Here’s the truth: your memory will fail you, and boxes labeled “random” will not spark joy when you’re tired, sweaty, and trying to find your charger.
Label. Everything.
Write your name, your school, your dorm room, and what’s in the box. Use tape. Use a Sharpie. Use whatever helps future-you avoid a meltdown the night before classes begin.
2. Don’t Overpack (You Won't Want It In a Month)
Your life and preferences are about to change, as is the amount of spare room you have to store things. So maybe not your Funko Pop collection, five pairs of shoes, and notebooks from high school AP you think might be useful in your new major.
Move-in day is not the time to bring your entire personality with you. Be honest about what you’ll actually use, and store or ship the rest.
Can’t let go just yet? Room Direct can hold onto your extras until you need them or realize no one is into Lego’s anymore.
3. Use a Direct-to-Dorm Shipping Service
You could ship your stuff to the campus mailroom, wait in line for 45 minutes, and haul four boxes up three flights of stairs. Or—you could use a direct-to-dorm shipping service like Room Direct.
We pick up your stuff (or receive it from online retailers like Amazon or Target), hold it securely, and deliver it straight to your dorm room before you even get there. No lines. No hauling. No missed packages. Just walk into a room that’s ready.
👉 Learn how easy college shipping is with Room Direct.
4. Track Your Shipments
Between your parents and your own anxiety, freak outs are in the forecast. Don’t fuel the fire wondering if your new pillows are still in transit or quietly sitting in someone else’s dorm (gross).
Use shipping with built-in tracking and insurance (like our UPS-powered labels). You’ll get updates, peace of mind, and can forward them onto your parents so they quit asking about it.
5. Know Your Campus Move-In Rules (Don’t Assume, You Know What They Say)
Every campus has unique rules. Some allow early delivery, others don’t. Some have move-in appointment slots. Others just… don’t say anything and let it be chaos.
Check your school’s deadlines and policies early. That way, if you’re using Room Direct, you can make sure your items arrive right on time—not in the middle of Orientation Week.
One More Thing—You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Room Direct makes college move-in easier with:
✅ Direct-to-dorm delivery
✅ Affordable flat-rate shipping
✅ Free boxes and packing supplies
✅ Real tracking + real insurance
✅ The freedom to not carry a futon up the stairs
We handle the logistics so you can focus on your life, your roommate, and your very first overpriced campus latte.
👉 Learn just how easy college shipping can be with Room Direct.
One More Thing—You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Room Direct makes college move-in easier with:
✅ Direct-to-dorm delivery
✅ Affordable flat-rate shipping
✅ Free boxes and packing supplies
✅ Real tracking + real insurance
✅ The freedom to not carry a futon up the stairs
We handle the logistics so you can focus on your life, your roommate, and your very first overpriced campus latte.
👉 Learn just how easy college shipping can be with Room Direct.
Trusted by Universities nationwide— simplify college move-in with the best ship to school service.
