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On move-in day, your package will be at your dorm.

No schlepping. No lobby chaos. No worry. Thanks to our exclusive university partnerships, your move-in package arrives directly inside your residence — before you do.

Why we're different

The only package allowed to arrive before you.

Other retailers ship to a "nearby store" or dump packages in lobbies. We deliver inside your residence — through partnerships you can't get anywhere else.

Experts in residence-approved items

Twin XL sized. No-candle policies. Bulk packs allowed. We've read every residence handbook.

Exclusive university partnerships

Direct relationships with 40+ Canadian residences. Coordinated delivery windows. No third parties.

Delivery before you arrive

Most arrivals happen within the residence move-in window. So when you walk in, your package is already there.

How it works

Three steps. Zero stress.

From order to move-in — here's exactly what happens.

1

Place your order

Choose your package and add your school + residence at checkout. We'll match you to the right move-in window automatically.

2

We coordinate with your school

Our team works directly with residence life to schedule your delivery for the week of move-in.

3

Walk into your room, ready to settle in

Your package is waiting in your room or at the residence office. Unbox, make the bed, meet your roommate.

Timeline

What happens, and when.

When you order

Confirmation email

You'll receive an order confirmation within a few minutes. We start coordinating with your school right away.

2–3 weeks before move-in

Delivery scheduled

We confirm your delivery window with the residence and email you the timing.

Move-in week

Package delivered

Your package arrives at your residence — usually 1–3 days before you do.

Move-in day

Walk in, settle in

Your package is in your room or at the residence office. Unbox, set up, and breathe.

Delivery to schools

40+ campuses across Canada.

We deliver directly to universities and colleges.

University of Toronto Waterloo Western Queen's McMaster McGill UBC Dalhousie Concordia Ottawa Carleton + 30 more

School not listed? Contact us — we still ship Canada-wide.

Questions

Delivery FAQ.

How does delivery to my residence actually work?+
We partner directly with residence life offices at 40+ Canadian universities. When you order with your school + room number, we coordinate the timing so your package arrives the week of move-in. It's waiting in your room or at the residence office when you arrive.
What if my school isn't a partner?+
No problem — we ship Canada-wide. If your school isn't a direct partner, we'll deliver to your home address or nearest Canada Post pickup point ahead of move-in. You can also reach out to suggest your school for partnership.
Can I track my package?+
Yes. You'll receive email updates at each stage: confirmation, delivery scheduled, and delivered. Many parents say the email tracking is one of their favourite things about ordering from us.
When will my package arrive?+
For move-in packages: typically 1–3 days before your residence move-in date, scheduled within the residence's official window. For care packages and add-ons (sent during the school year): 3–5 business days standard, 1–2 days express.
What if no one's there to receive it?+
For partner residences, the residence life office holds your package securely until you arrive. For non-partner shipping, packages can be left at the address or held at a Canada Post location for pickup.
How much is shipping?+
Enter your address or select your residence at check-out to see available shipping options.

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Order Updates & Tracking

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Delivery Before You Move-In

We deliver before you move in—because we partner directly with your residence.

Campuses We Deliver To

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We partner with your residence to create bundles with exactly what you need- no guesswork.

Select Your School & Move-In Date

We coordinate directly with your school to make sure your order arrives before you do.

Arrive Move-In Ready

Your package will be waiting in your room or residence office, so you can settle in stress-free.

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Type in your order number to provide any updates you have regarding your order, like your move-in day, room number and more.

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mises à jour

Jul 01, 2023
by
Arlyne James

Bonjour à tous, bienvenue sur le blog My Dorm Store, la ressource incontournable pour tout ce qui concerne la vie collégiale/universitaire ! Que vous soyez un étudiant de première année ou un ancien étudiant, faire de votre dortoir votre maison est la clé pour commencer votre année du bon pied. Pour éviter que l'été ne passe trop vite, il est important de commencer à penser à emménager dans votre dortoir dès maintenant.

Voici quelques éléments auxquels commencer à réfléchir pour vous assurer que vous êtes prêt pour septembre :

  • Planifiez à l'avance : commencez à lire les directives de votre résidence et les dates d'emménagement. Plus vous en saurez sur votre résidence, plus vous vous sentirez installé en emménageant ! Heureusement, nous avons fait le travail pour trouver tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour votre dortoir afin que vous n'ayez pas à le faire. Nous avons déjà conçu des forfaits qui contiennent tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour emménager !
  • Préparez intelligemment vos affaires : il est déjà assez difficile d'emballer vos vêtements pour les vacances, et encore moins pour l'école ! Découvrez de combien d'espace de rangement vous disposerez dans votre dortoir et veillez à ne pas surcharger vos bagages. Pensez aux vêtements que vous porterez réellement tous les jours, comme des jeans et des sweat-shirts, et donnez-leur la priorité par rapport à vos options plus habillées.
  • Connectez-vous avec votre colocataire : votre colocataire ressent exactement la même chose que vous à l'idée de commencer l'école ! Contactez-les et apprenez à vous connaître avant d'arriver. Voir un visage familier le jour de l’emménagement fait une énorme différence.

Emménager dans votre dortoir marque le début d'un voyage passionnant, rempli d'expériences inoubliables et d'amitiés durables. Planifier à l'avance, faire vos valises intelligemment et communiquer avec votre colocataire vous préparera à adopter votre nouvel environnement et à commencer votre année scolaire du bon pied.

Votre dortoir est plus qu'un espace physique : c'est une opportunité de créer un chez-soi et d'embrasser les possibilités infinies qui s'offrent à vous. Bienvenue sur le blog My Dorm Store et soyez enthousiasmé par ce qui vous attend !

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Delivery Before You Move-In

We deliver before you move in—because we partner directly with your residence.

Campuses We Deliver To