More Questions?
You can contact the Housing Office — 313-664-7678.
Questions or concerns?
Send an email and your correspondence will be directed to the appropriate office and addressed as quickly as possible.
Moving In
It is very important to arrive on your scheduled move in day, during the allotted times (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.):
New CCS Students - Wednesday, August 29th
Returning CCS Students - Saturday, September 1st
The move in process takes a considerable amount of coordination and time to properly process each resident. Also, the move in staff will be organizing other events during days and times not designated for move in, thus no one will be available during undesignated hours for move in.
Residents who arrive during undesignated times will be assessed a $100.00 late check in fee and cannot be guaranteed immediate move in (you will have to wait until someone is available) so please make the appropriate arrangements to arrive on your designated day between 9 am and 4 pm. Students who do not check in within 48 hours of their scheduled time will be considered "no-shows" and will lose their space in housing.
There will be a mandatory meeting for residents only in the Walter B. Ford Auditorium on the days of move-in. Palmer Court residents should plan on attending at 6:00 pm and ACB residents should plan on attending at 6:45 pm.
The ACB is equipped with 2 passenger elevators and a staff trained in running a smooth check in. Palmer Court has two entry points, through the front door or garage. We will make every effort to make your check in day and move in as simple as possible.
In order to assist us, please take note of the following:
- Check in begins at 9am.
- First, pick up your Student ID from Campus Safety.
- Second, collect your keys and final suite assignment in front of the ACB.
- ACB residents will be asked to unload all items in front of the ACB and move your car to the parking structure on campus. There are many people checking in at once, and everyone's cooperation in moving cars away from the building as quickly as possible is appreciated.
- Palmer Court residents can go to their townhouses to unload their items. There is no elevator in these residences. You may also park in the parking structure.
- If possible, bring a cart to haul your belongings. Carts help make the move a little easier.
Suites Furnishings
Suites are provided with:
- Bed and dresser for each person
- Dining chair for each person
- 2 couches
- 2 end tables
- Coffee table
- 1 night stand per bedroom
- Dining room table
- Full size refrigerator
- Stove
- Suite furnishings can vary by suite.
Your suite will be clean and in working order when you arrive. If there is something wrong when you move in, report it to the move in staff. The suite may need a basic wipe down due to the fact that it has been sitting empty for a while, so make sure your cleaning supplies are on top.
What to Bring to Student Housing
Residents may wish to discuss bringing some of the larger/more expensive items on the list with suitemates so they do not end up with multiple items.
Linens
Standard twin sheets
Blankets
Pillow
Comforter
Mattress pad
Bath towels/Hand towels/Wash cloths
Bath mat
Electronics
TV/VCR
Radio/Stereo
Alarm Clock
Computer
Power strips/surge protectors for electronics
Outlet Converters (to make 3 prong plugs useable in 2 prong outlets — available at hardware stores)
Kitchen
Pots and pans
Silverware and cooking utensils
Dishes and glassware
Storage containers
Cutting board
Kitchen towels
Dish soap
Microwave (speak with roommates before bringing one)
Oven mitts
Other appliances, such as a toaster
3 trash cans- one for trash and two for separating recycling
Trash bags
FOOD — we do not have a full time food service or meal plan on campus
Cleaning Supplies
Mop
Broom
Sponges
Bucket
Cleaning solutions
Vacuum
Plunger
Brillo pads
Toilet brush
General
Cell Phone (land lines are not supported)
Laundry detergent and quarters ($.50 to wash, $.50 to dry)
Laundry basket
Money for food and art supplies
Hangers
Trash cans and trash bags
A desk or drafting table
Desk chair
Lamps for living and work areas — NO HALOGEN LAMPS
Toilet paper
Toiletries
Fan
Shower curtain and rings (plain white curtain provided)
Tension rods for hanging curtains
First Aid Kit
Personal size refrigerator (if you would like your own)
Iron and Ironing board (if you use one)
What about?
Phones
There is a pay phone located on the ground floor of the ACB. There is no phone service provided in suites. A cell phone is recommended.
Laundry
Washers and dryers are located on the ground floor of the ACB. The cost is $1.00 to wash and $1.00 to dry. Palmer Court residents have washers and dryers in their townhouses.
ATM
An ATM machine is located in the lobby of the ACB.
Insurance
CCS can take no responsibility for students' personal property. If you do not have insurance through your own homeowners policy, please consider purchasing renters insurance.
Shopping
Within walking distance from CCS are the following stores and services: grocery, pharmacy, bank, art supply, electronics, books, restaurants, fast food, and more.
Mail
There is a mailroom located on the ground floor of the ACB that can assist students with most mailing needs including USPS Priority and Express mail, FedEx, and UPS. Stamps can be purchased at the billing office. Every suite/townhouse has a mailbox and all of the residents in the suite/townhouse share a mailbox. Residents should discuss how the mail will be handled.
ACB resident's mail should be addressed:
Name
201 E. Kirby
Suite #_______
Detroit, MI 48202
Palmer Court resident's mail should be addressed:
Name
Townhouse address
Detroit, MI 48202
Please note: For PC residents, we have included a map of Palmer Court within your packet. You would use the address that immediately follows the PC listing. The letters in parenthesis is for easier location of your actual mailbox, but should not be used in your address. PC residents may also send their mail to the 201 E. Kirby address in care of housing.
