If you know a Hokie preparing to move into their on-campus home, these move-in maintenance tips can help them and their move-in crew have a smoother move-in day experience!
Lofting and De-lofting a Bed
Students can change the height of the bed in their residence hall room. Here’s how to do it!
- We recommend bringing a rubber mallet for move-in to help get the bed frame out of position
- If Hokies do not wish to de-loft their own bed, they can place a work order with Student Affairs Facilities and Operations on the service portal
- Students can contact the Student Leader designated to their residence hall for a mallet or help placing a work order
MicroFridge and Microwave Troubleshooting
Students will have a MicroFridge and a microwave provided in their room. No additional fridges or microwaves are allowed!
If their MicroFridge or microwave isn't working as they expect it to, they can watch our Ultimate MicroFridge Troubleshooting Guide covering the most common fixes!
Elevator Status Updates
Students can visit the Elevator Status webpage for real-time updates on which elevators are up and running—and which ones we’re working hard to fix.
In an effort to increase accessibility and decrease inconvenience, the Student Affairs Facilities and Operations team updates this webpage regularly to share elevator status in campus residence halls, dining halls, and student centers.
Due to routine maintenance and service interruptions that are typically handled in a couple of hours, short-term shutdowns (less than a day) will not be included on the site.
Questions?
Our team is available from 7:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday — Friday to assist Hokies. Call 540-231-1111 for help or email dsafacilities@vt.edu. After hours, call the Housing Services desk at 540-231-6205. If a student cannot reach the Desk, they can also call 540-231-1111 and follow prompts for our 24/7 on-call service staff.
Student Affairs Facilities and Operations | Virginia Tech
Email: dsafacilities@vt.edu
Service help desk: 540-231-1111
Address: 41 Owens Hall, 150 Kent St. Blacksburg, VA, 24061
Summer Giveaway
This information is provided as part of the Campus Countdown summer giveaway for the class of 2029! Incoming Hokies can follow along with our interactive email series this summer to win big and prepare for on-campus living.
View the move-in email archive, with move-in information sent to your Hokie, or click the links below for more information to share with the Hokies in your life:
