{"id":416,"date":"2020-06-22T17:55:15","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T17:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/residentiallife\/?page_id=416"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:36:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:36:22","slug":"personal-property","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/residential-life\/procedures\/personal-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Property"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The College does not provide insurance for damage or loss to residents\u2019 property. You should arrange for coverage of all property you bring to campus and into your residence. You may have coverage through the homeowner\u2019s or renter\u2019s&nbsp;policy for the household which serves as your permanent address. Check with your existing policy for more information. Renter\u2019s insurance is available to individuals through most insurance companies and other specialized companies. You can find contact information for companies specializing in college populations on the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/student-financial-services\/\">Student Financial Services\u2019 website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no summer storage space available in the residences; however, we do provide information about area storage companies during the spring semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus Storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step 1:\u00a0Select a convenient date and time for in-room pickup of your belongings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 2:\u00a0We provide and ship all packing materials if needed, including 5 boxes, tape, a Sharpie, and bubble wrap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 3:\u00a0Focus on finals while our professional movers do the heavy lifting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 4:\u00a0We carry your belongings up and down stairs at no extra cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 5:\u00a0Your belongings are stored in our local climate-controlled storage facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 6:\u00a0In-room delivery to your new residence is included at no extra cost in the fall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early Bird Special for Vassar Students (SPECIAL CODE: VASSAR50)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your reservation by\u00a0April 30th\u00a0and receive:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FREE pickup from your residence hall, apartment, or house<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50% OFF your first month of storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FREE delivery to your new residence in the fall\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserve early\u2014this special offer is limited to the first 50 students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For questions, contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@campusstorage.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@campusstorage.com<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.campusstorage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.campusstorage.com<\/a>\u00a0to make your reservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">McCollister\u2019s: U-Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our student storage service makes end-of-semester move-out easy, organized, and stress-free. The process begins with a virtual survey to review items and confirm student contact information. Our team then professionally packs belongings using proper cartons and protective materials, separating items for summer storage or shipment home if requested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During packing, we prepare the room by packing desk items, drawers, and closets while removing food and safely disposing of liquids or other restricted items. Each shipment is inventoried and labeled with the student\u2019s name for accurate tracking. Items are picked up directly from the dorm room and transported to our secure warehouse, where they are palletized and tracked through our Warehouse Management System.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the fall semester begins\u2014or after study abroad\u2014belongings are delivered to the student\u2019s new dorm room assignment. Optional long-distance shipping to a home residence is also available upon request.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For convenience, secure credit card payments can be completed through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccollisters.com\/u-pass-program\/\">McCollister\u2019s website<\/a>. Questions? Contact\u00a0Joseph Iannucci, Sr. Account Executive\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jianucci@mccollisters.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jianucci@mccollisters.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dorm Room Movers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Headed home for the summer and need a simple way to store your things?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dorm Room Movers\u00a0makes\u00a0moving out easier by picking up your belongings directly from campus, storing them over the summer, and delivering them back when you return. No hauling boxes home, no searching for storage units, and no extra stress during finals week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a limited time, students can get\u00a050% off the registration fee\u00a0with promo code\u00a0CWSN50.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our service is designed specifically for students and includes pickup from campus, secure summer storage, and delivery back when you return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserve early to lock in your spot and make moving out easier. Use code\u00a0CWSN50\u00a0at checkout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book now at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dormroommovers.com\/?utm_source=partner&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=26spring&amp;utm_content=cwsn&amp;c=cwsn50&amp;src=26partner-newslettercwsn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dorm Room Movers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laundry Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 2020\u20132021 academic year, Vassar College and E&amp;R\u2014The Campus Laundry will once again partner to&nbsp;provide weekly pick-up and drop-off laundry services to all interested students.&nbsp;E&amp;R (providers of first-rate laundry service at New England preparatory schools, colleges, and universities&nbsp;for over 50 years) offers a variety of plans that meet all wardrobes and budgets and are designed to allow&nbsp;students to focus on their academics and\/or make the most of their limited free time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can register for E&amp;R\u2019s services or obtain further information at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecampuslaundry.com\/\">TheCampusLaundry.com<\/a>&nbsp;or by&nbsp;phone at <a href=\"tel:+18002437789\">(800) 243-7789<\/a>. To receive early registration pricing, you must register no later than&nbsp;August 15, 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Insurance The College does not provide insurance for damage or loss to residents\u2019 property. You should arrange for coverage of all property you bring to campus and into your residence. You may have coverage through the homeowner\u2019s or renter\u2019s&nbsp;policy for the household which serves as your permanent address. 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