For students at Cal Poly, located in beautiful San Luis Obispo, managing belongings between academic years can be a challenge, especially for those living on campus. Distribution Services at Cal Poly offers a convenient and affordable summer storage program designed to alleviate this stress. This service allows on-campus residents to securely store their items over the summer break directly on campus, simplifying their move-out and move-in process. Instead of hauling boxes back home or to off-campus storage facilities, students can take advantage of this on-campus solution.
Understanding Cal Poly’s Summer Storage Program
Cal Poly’s summer storage program is structured to be both straightforward and cost-effective, ensuring students have a hassle-free experience. The program is built around a flat rate system with clear options for different storage needs.
Summer Storage Signup and Rates
Participating in the summer storage program requires a Summer Storage Signup, which is priced at $250 per academic quarter. This base charge includes storage for up to five items or boxes. To ensure proper planning and space management, any item exceeding the dimensions of 20″ x 20″ x 20″ or items like bicycles require pre-approval from Distribution Services. To formalize the arrangement, students are required to complete a CPSLO Student Storage Contract. This contract is digitally issued via Adobe Sign once payment is processed. After completing the payment and contract, students will receive an email notification to pick up their essential storage labels, ensuring their items are correctly identified throughout the process. Pre-packed, secure, and labeled items can then be conveniently dropped off at the student’s designated package pickup location during regular business hours. A significant benefit of this program is the seamless return of stored items. All stored items, along with any packages shipped to campus leading up to the fall quarter, will be placed directly in the student’s on-campus residence prior to fall move-in day, eliminating any extra effort upon return.
What’s Included: Packaging Material Start Up Kit
To further simplify the storage process, the summer storage program fee includes a complimentary Packaging Material Start Up Kit. Upon signup completion and contract processing, students are provided with this kit, which contains essential packing supplies. The kit includes a roll of packing tape and five standard-sized 20″ x 20″ x 20″ boxes, perfectly sized for common student belongings. For students needing to store larger items instead of using boxes, it’s important to obtain pre-approval from Distribution Services to confirm these oversized items are suitable for the program. Similar to the storage labels, students will receive an email notification when their Packaging Material Start Up Kit is ready for pickup at their designated package center.
Need More Space? Overflow Options
Recognizing that some students may need to store more than the standard five items, Cal Poly offers an Overflow Packaging option. For each additional item beyond the initial five, there is a charge of $50 per item. This option provides flexibility for students who have extra belongings they wish to store, ensuring all storage needs can be accommodated within the on-campus program.
The CPSLO Student Storage Contract – What You Need to Know
It is crucial for students to understand the terms and conditions of the CPSLO Student Storage Contract before participating in the program. This contract outlines the responsibilities of both the student and Distribution Services, ensuring a clear agreement for the storage period. Students can easily review the detailed CPSLO Student Storage Contract to understand all aspects of the service, liability, and storage guidelines.
Summer Storage Timeline – Key Dates
To ensure a smooth summer storage experience, it’s important to be aware of the key steps and timeline:
- Review and Inquire: Begin by reviewing the item descriptions and the CPSLO Student Storage Contract to fully understand the service. For any queries or clarifications, students are encouraged to email [email protected].
- Payment: Pay for the desired storage options either online for convenience or in person at the Pacheco Post package center customer service window.
- Contract Completion: Complete the CPSLO Student Storage Contract, which will be sent via Adobe Sign after payment.
- Pickup Supplies: Once notified by email, pick up your storage labels and Packaging Material Start Up Kit at your designated package center.
- Drop-off: Drop off your secured and labeled items for storage at your designated package center during regular customer service hours.
- Item Return: Look forward to finding your stored items, along with any shipped packages, placed in your on-campus residence ready for your arrival at the start of fall quarter.
By utilizing Cal Poly’s Summer Storage program, students can enjoy a more relaxed and efficient transition between academic years, knowing their belongings are safely stored on campus and ready for their return.
