Moving In and Out

19.1 Can I move in before the beginning of the contract period? Is there a cost?  

Yes, you may move in before the beginning of the contract period provided that space is available. The cost is between $10 and $20 per day. Members transferring from other College Houses houses are not required to pay early move-in charges but still need to arrange for a mutually acceptable move-in date. You must contact the membership coordinator (or interim house manager) to make arrangements for early move-in. 

19.2 Can I stay after the end of the contract of the contract period? Is there a cost?  
Yes, you may stay after the end of the contract period provided that space is available. The cost is $10 and $35 per day. Members transferring from other College Houses houses are not required to pay late move-out charges but still need to arrange for a mutually acceptable move-out date. You must contact the membership coordinator (or interim house manager) to make arrangements for late move-out. 

19.3 Is storage space available in the summer if I leave in the spring and come back in the fall?  
Yes. The house usually sets aside storage space for the summer for members who leave in the spring but return in the fall. The cost is $35 per session or $70 for the whole summer. Members who are moving out in the spring may not store belongings at the co-op during the summer. 

19.4 If I leave in the spring and come back in the fall, can I get my old room back?  
Yes. If you leave the co-op in the spring and return in the fall, you may designate your room to have "summer only" availability and return to your old room. 

19.5 If I need to ship personal items to the house before I arrive, is this possible? If so, where should I send packages?  
Yes, but you must make arrangements with the membership coordinator before sending out the packages otherwise the delivery may not be accepted. You may send the packages to Laurel House Co-op, c/o Membership Coordinator, 1905 Nueces, Austin, TX 78705. 

19.6 How are rooms assigned? What is my room assignment? Can I get a room with features X, Y, and Z (where X, Y, and Z are features of Laurel House rooms)?  
Rooms are assigned by the Membership Coordinator of Laurel House before the arrival of new members at the house and at least one week prior to the beginning of the contract period. Once an applicant signs a contract, a room preference form will be sent out for members to indicate their general room preferences (upstairs vs. downstairs, 1905 building vs. 1907 building). The order in which room assignments are made is done at random. Due the number of new members and the unpredictability of room availability, not all requests may be able to be satisfied. 

19. 7 Can I switch rooms after I arrive at the house?  
Yes. Members will be allowed to switch rooms if both parties agree to switch. Switching rooms is generally limited to periods near the beginning and end of contract periods. All room switching is subject to the approval of the Director of Laurel House. 

19. 8 What address can I use to forward my mail?  
You should forward your mail to 1905 Nueces, Austin, TX 78705. This address will work even if you don't know your specific room number. 

19.9 Can I arrange for telephone hookup prior to my arrival? Whom should I call to arrange hookup?  
No. You should not arrange for your telephone to be connected prior to your arrival because you may need or want to switch rooms after you arrive and changing rooms will require that you pay connection fees again. After you are settled into a room, you may call Southwestern Bell to arrange for local phone service. 

19.10 What size are the beds?  
The beds are full-sized. You will need to bring your own linen and pillows.

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