Pre-Arrival
We recommend packing light. We have created a What to Bring Checklist to help you shop and pack.
Each student is permitted to bring two guests/helpers along during move-in. If you have a family pet, please leave your furry friends at home as they are not permitted in the residences.
Want to ship some of your belongings? Please make sure they arrive after you do. We are unable to hold items for people who are not current residents and will have to return to sender unless you have checked in.
Remember to leave behind alcohol, illegal drugs, drug and alcohol paraphernalia, weapons, pets, hot plates, microwaves, incense and candles (including wickless), extension cords, halogen lamps, valuables, and large amounts of cash.
As a private institution, AMUA obides by Tennessee state laws, which classify marijuana as an illegal substance.
Moving In
Learn about the logistics of move-in as well as what to bring and what not to bring when you move into your room.
Appliances and Dishware
- Coffee pot (without an open heat source) and electric kettle (with automatic shut-off)
- Water bottle, cup, plate, bowl, mug, and flatware
Bedding
- Sheets (room assignment will specify size)
- Comforter or blankets
- Pillows and pillowcases
Closet and Storage
- Hangers
- Closet organizers
- Storage containers
Desk and Electronics
- Desk organizer and supplies
- Surge protector
- Small desk lamp (see below for lamps that are not permitted)
- Small fan
- TV for room, optional
Room Décor
- Posters and pictures
- Adhesive putty or 3M strips (no nails, tacks, or double-sided tape)
- Rug
- Mirrors (do not place near windows where sunlight can hit it as this is a potential fire hazard)
Laundry and Clothing
- Laundry basket
- High-efficiency detergent
- Fabric softener
- Clothing for all types of weather
Bath
- Toiletries
- Towels (bath, hand, and washcloth)
- Robe
- Shower caddy
- Shower shoes
- Note: If you have a private bathroom or a sink in your unit, bring environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and toilet paper. See bathroom cleaning tips below.
Emergency Supplies
- Flashlight
- Batteries
- Emergency supply kits
Alcohol and Drug Paraphernalia
- Alcoholic beverages and alcohol paraphernalia.
- Empty alcohol containers
- Rapid consumption devices
- Illegal drugs or paraphernalia such as bongs, vaporizers, grinders, pipes, etc.
Electronics
- Extension cords or multi-plug adaptors
- Power strips without circuit breakers and reset buttons
- Space heaters
- Halogen lamps
- Devices not compatible with 110 volts and 60 cycle voltage, and not UL approved
- Personal wireless routers/printers
Room Accessories
- Unapproved loft bed equipment such as cinderblock bed risers, or bed risers with power outlets built-in are not allowed (only bed risers made of high-density polyethylene that hold up to 1,200 pounds are permitted)
- All candles with or without a wick, incense, fireworks, gasoline, kerosene, butane and all other flammable materials
- Dry-erase or cork boards that affix to walls or doors
- Couches and furniture without flame-retardant upholstery (documentation required)
- Electric blankets
Weapons
- Knives with a blade that projects or swings into position by force of a spring, by centrifugal force, by gravity or by any other force, such as combat and switch blades
- Any blade over three inches in length (e.g., ceremonial and fencing swords)
- Firearms, ammunition, explosives, and dangerous chemicals
- Possession or threatened usage of any projectile weapons (slingshots, water guns, paintball guns, air guns, and or any guns that fire foam or plastic pellets)
- Misuse of any personal defensive device, such as pepper spray or tasers
- Any other weapons or dangerous items including but not limited to: martial arts weapons, metal knuckles, blackjack, sap, or similar instruments
Appliances
- Refrigerators over 4.6 cubic feet
- Microwave ovens, toasters and toaster ovens, hot plates, or electronic cooking grills
- Humidifiers
- Devices or appliances with an open heat source and without a thermostat and automatic shut-off features
- Air conditioning units
- Household appliances, such as lamps, that include unprotected electrical outlets on the device are prohibited. (Appliances such as alarm clocks or computers with low-voltage USB charging ports are acceptable.)
- BBQ grills and smokers
Other
- Pets (must have written approval)
Bathroom Cleaning Tips
Daily maintenance of bathrooms and sinks is the responsibility of residents. Here are some tips.
- Dust and sweep: Wipe bathroom surfaces with a damp rag including the back of the toilet and sink areas. Sweep the floor, then wipe with cloth and disinfectant cleaner.
- Toilet: Apply the toilet bowl cleaner and let it sit for a few minutes while doing other tasks. Use a damp cloth to wipe down the outside of the toilet bowl, seat, lid, and top with disinfectant cleaner. With a toilet brush, scrub the inside of the bowl and flush.
- Shower: If you ignore cleaning the shower, you’ll only have to scrub harder in the future. Apply disinfectant cleaner, let it sit for about 15 minutes, and then clean with a scrub pad and rinse. Once a month, remove the shower curtain and wash in the washing machine. Hang while wet—do not dry in dryer.
- Sink and counter: Apply disinfectant cleaner on fixtures and counters, wipe with damp cloth.
- Mirror: Spray glass cleaner on the mirror, wipe away with a rag or paper towel.
In general, the more often you clean, the quicker it will be each time. Letting dirt build up creates an environment where germs and bacteria thrive, so put on some gloves and keep it clean! We recommend doing this once a week.
Bring these helpful cleaning products
- Rubber gloves
- Disinfectant cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Toilet bowl cleaner and brush
- Rags or soft cloth
- Scrub pads
- Sponge
- Bucket
- Broom
If something is broken, use the form below to submit a maintenance request!
Checking In
Check your assignment email for your assigned check-in time and specific location. You will need your ID to check in and all students must check themselves in and receive their own keys.
If you will check in after the assigned time, you will be considered a late arrival. Please notify Student Housing as soon as possible.
Sending & Receiving Mail
Saturn Drive
Recipient Name
1219 Saturn Drive
Unit A or B
Nashville, TN 37217
Holidays & Breaks
During some breaks and holidays our campus will close. If you are making travel arrangements please be mindful of closing dates. View the School Calendar for a list of scheduled breaks.
Rooms with vacancies may be entered to prepare the space for a new resident. Please be sure that your belongings are not on the side of the room the new resident will be using. In the event that you come back from break and find a new roommate living in your room, we hope that you will extend them a warm AMUA welcome and provide them equitable space to share the room.
Scheduled maintenance may be completed during breaks. This includes checking smoke detectors, door locks, heaters, and other projects. This will require Housing staff to be in the rooms. If you have any questions or concerns, please let AMUA Admin know.
Moving Out
Students must move out of student housing within 24 hours after their last day of classes.
Remember, you may donate unwanted items to a local charity before you go.
Day of move-out checklist:
- Remove all trash and recycling from your room and place in designated locations; do not leave trash in hallways or other public areas (charges may be added to your account)
- Restore your room to its initial condition at check-in (including furniture set-up)
- Be sure all furnishings are accounted for and left in the room (this includes: mattress pad, trash can, and recycle bin)
- Remove all personal belongings (double check all the drawers)
- Vacuum or sweep the floor, including underneath the beds
- Complete your check-out
- Donate or take your bike home
- Turn in your keys to the Administrative office
Failure to follow the move-out checklist may result in an improper check-out fines, there may be charges for cleaning, missing keys or furniture, and damaged property.
If room damage was not present when you checked in, it is considered your liability and you will be charged for it unless you can prove otherwise. Any charges for damage or cleaning in a common area will be divided equally among all students in the floor, hall, or building.
Additional cleaning and damage charges may be assessed after check-out. Please review the check-out procedures carefully and talk to your roommate to work out a fair cleaning arrangement.
Billing & Payment
Student Housing bills room and board charges to your student account at the beginning of each term. Students will be invoiced via the AMUA Student Portal. Payment for the entire term is due upon move-in or at the beginning of the term, whichever comes first. You can make a payment in the student portal via ACH (bank transfer) or Credit Card (3% processing fee).
Billing Support
If you have questions about the Student Housing sections of your bill, please call 615-925-9963.
Group Damage Charge
The school has developed a response to housing offenses such as theft and vandalism. Designed to promote responsibility for the community, the “group damages charge” holds all unit residents accountable when members demonstrate disregard for their living environment and when excessive cleaning is necessary. These charges come out each term and are billed to students’ accounts as appropriate.