Storage for Wheaton Campus Housing

As you prepare for your time away from campus, we want you to be aware that long-term storage is available for you to use. Please do not store your belongings in your current housing location but instead follow the instructions below.

Please note: 

• NO furniture may be stored.
• All items must be placed on the plastic pallets located in the storage room.
• You may store a maximum of 4 boxes.
• All boxes must be clearly marked with your name and mailing address. In the event that you do not return to Wheaton, we need to be able to mail items. We are not able to mail boxes to international locations.
• You must you use plastic containers or secure in waterproof packing for all of your items. This will help protect your belongings against possible water damage.
• You may store bikes in the Michigan basement on one of the bike racks. Please label the bike with your name, home address and fall 2025, indicating the semester you will be away.
• HNGR STUDENTS – please contact the HNGR office with specific questions.
• Storage access for May 2025: May 7 and 8 from 3:30pm-5:30pm and May 9 between 10am-12pm

STORE AT YOUR OWN RISK: The College is not responsible for loss or damage of any items.

You will not be able to get things out of storage until housing opens in January 2026. Access this week will be during specific dates and times. If you have items that you will need prior to the start of school in January, do not store them here!

Please feel free to contact the Residence Life Office at 630-752-5427 or reslife@wheaton.edu with any questions.

Driving Directions
Walking Directions
Location Inside Michigan Apts

Students living off-campus will need to:
Show their negative COVID test result at a check-in location and show they have completed the COVID-SAFE, Thunder-Strong – Required Orientation Course on Schoology using their phone or laptop
Receive an orange wristband, which will show they are allowed to enter campus housing
Once a student has their ID they may contact a friend already living in campus housing and arrange access to storage
If assistance is needed, call the Apartment and House On-duty number for access to storage during one of the check-in times below (630.384.9472).

Day	Date	Unstorage Hours	Check-In Location
Monday	August 10	2-4pm	Public Safety
Tuesday	August 11	2-4pm	Tent by Fischer Hall
Sunday	August 16	4-5pm	Public Safety
Monday	August 17	4-5pm	Tent by Fischer Hall
Wednesday	August 19	3-5pm	Tent by Welcome Center
Thursday	August 20	11am-12pm & 4-5pm	Tent by  Welcome Center
Friday	August 21	4-5pm	Public Safety
Saturday	August 22	4-5pm	Public Safety
Sunday	August 23	4-6pm	Tent by Welcome Center
Monday	August 24	3-5pm	Tent by Welcome Center
Tuesday	August 25	3-5pm	Public Safety

Students NOT returning for the semester will need to:

-       Email your residence director with the date you want to return and they will give you COVID safe instructions on how to retrieve your belongings.

o   Fischer Hall  - Stephen.cartwright@wheaton.edu

o   Smith-Traber – kat.haase@wheaton.edu

o   Mac-Evans and Williston – sarah.roop@wheaton.edu

o   Apartments and Houses – abbey.yoder@wheaton.edu

-          No student will be allowed on a floor without an orange COVID-strong bracelet.

Furniture stored at the end of A Quad was stored at East Campus.

Directions
When you arrive to East Campus (1825 College Ave), come to the side door on the west side of the building. The door will be propped open for you to come in and get your couch. 

Access Dates
Saturday, August 15 10am-12pm
Monday,  August 24 3-5pm
Tuesday,  August 25 3-5pm
Friday, September 4 3-4pm