Student Storage

Items being stored should be safely packed and enclosed into proper storage containers such as cardboard boxes, plastic totes, luggage bags, athletic or duffel bags, or backpacks.

Below is a list of items that will not be accepted into storage. This list is not exhaustive and discretion of whether an item may be accepten will be left to Residential Life professional staff members. If you have questions about a specific item please contact Residential Life prior to visiting storage.

• Bikes & Scooters (including electric scooters/electric skateboards)
• Chairs
• Couches/Sofa Chairs
• Entertainment centers
• Shelving units (3 tier plastic shelves are acceptable as long as they are securely taped closed)
• Tables; including game tables and end tables
• Items in open tote bags/ plastic bags/garbage bags (see “Packing Tips” for exceptions)
• Loose items such as table lamps, fans, etc. must be in a box.
• Liquids (detergent, alcohol, etc.)
• Oddly shaped items such as bedrolls, instruments, athletic gear or equipment, area rugs, and floor lamps should be properly contained. Each item will need a current sticker and stored in designated open space between shelves (see “Packing Tips” for exceptions).

Visit the “Packing Tips” section for helpful strategies on how to prep bulky items for student storage.

Storage sticker sales are directly funneled back into essential maintenance and staffing of available storage facilities. Sticker sales also fund the costs of storage equipment such as carts and shelving.

Stickers can be purchased from the Carleton Bookstore. Stickers cannot be returned or refunded.

There are 5 student storage locations on campus (Myers Storage is reserved for Resident Assistants). Students need to complete a Storage Appointment Request form to gain access to storage or visit storage during posted Open Hours (available only during standard Opening and Closing dates). Visit the appointment form page to learn more about the process and to schedule an appointment.

The end of Spring Term is when the majority of students will need access to storage. Students will receive communication about available hours and locations via email in preparation for Spring Term Closing. Available hours and locations will also be posted on this page.

At the end of Spring Term, storage locations fill up quickly. Coordinate your travel plans well in advance to ensure you give yourself enough time to properly vacate your room and return your key, purchase storage stickers, and store your items prior to your departure.

Between terms, you only need to add items to storage if you are:

1. Participating in OCS
2. Not returning to campus (Leave of Absence or Medical Leave of Absence)
3. If you are changing rooms between terms and the room you are moving into is not available prior to Break. 

Goodhue Storage Facility is available for students who need to store items at the end of Fall and Winter Term.

Select groups of students are approved to arrive before the start of the next academic year. Groups such as Pre-Season Varsity Athletes, Peer Leaders, and approved student employees are invited to store their belongings in a specific area to ensure access upon returning to campus.

Students who are approved to arrive between August 16 and August 31 should avoid storing in Cassat Storage due to summer projects will make storage inaccessible.

Each item (box, storage container, bicycle, etc.) being stored MUST have a current storage sticker attached. Storage stickers can be purchased at the Bookstore for $10. Purchase your storage stickers prior to arriving to student storage to store your personal belongings.

You can work with a friend on campus to purchase stickers from the Bookstore and schedule a storage appointment to update the stickers.

Storage Personnel will audit each storage location at various times throughout the year. Items with expired storage stickers or improper labeling will be donated to Lighten Up.

Carts can typically be found in the lobbies where storage locations housed.

To properly return a cart, use the QR code on the cart handles to check it in. The check-in process allows carts to be an available resource for other students.

Recommended Plastic Tote & Cardboard Box Dimensions
Dimensions listed below are not required to store items in the storage facilities. These suggestions are based on average storage shelf sizes as well as ensuring that students can safely transport their items.

Plastic Totes: As large as or smaller than 23X17X17inches (18 Gallon) 

Cardboard Boxes: As large as or smaller than 18x18x18 inches

Staying Organized

• Create a packing plan leading up to your departure date in order to give yourself enough time to pack safely and store your items in a facility prior to departing from campus.
• On each box, write a list of what items you’ve stored inside.
• Number your boxes.
• Pack similar items in the same box. Toiletries in one, kitchen items in another, room décor, etc.

Packing and Storing Bulky Items

• RUGS: roll up the rug and tape each end all the way around so it stays bound. Tape over the storage sticker as it will likely not adhere perfectly to the material. Store the rug upright in a corner or between storage shelves.
• BED ROLLS: roll up the bed roll and tape each end all the way around so it stays bound. Tape over the storage sticker as it will likely not adhere perfectly to the material. Store the bed roll above your boxes if there is extra space.
• SKIS: Tape the ends and middle of the skis so they are securely fastened together. Store the skis upright in a corner or in between storage shelves.

Linens and Essentials
Storage Hours are scheduled to accommodate as many students as possible. Students arriving late evenings or overnight will likely need to wait until the following day to access storage. For this reason, we encourage students to travel with their linens and essentials if possible.