<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div>FYI regarding summer storage.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="http://housing.mit.edu/undergraduate/summer_storage" target="_blank">http://housing.mit.edu/undergraduate/summer_storage</a><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:24px"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:24px">Summer Storage</span><br></div><div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><div><p>Thanks to a partnership between Residential Life & Dining (RLD) and DormCon, the following storage plans have been developed for the summer of 2016.<br> <br><strong>STORAGE IN RESIDENCE HALLS</strong></p><ul style="margin:10px 20px;padding:0px"><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Residence halls that currently have storage areas designated by RLD will still store student belongings in accordance with existing house policy, as long as residents can provide proof of insurance.</li></ul><p>This includes all residence halls except Baker House, Maseeh Hall, and Next House, which do not have designated student storage space.<br> <br><strong><em>Policies for in-house storage were developed by the house government. Please see your house manager or house storage chair for policies regarding storage in your residence hall.</em></strong></p><ul style="margin:10px 20px;padding:0px"><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Residence halls without storage may use the recommended vendor below or find their own options.</li></ul><p> <br><strong>INSURANCE FOR ON-CAMPUS STORAGE</strong><br>Residents storing belongings on campus must provide proof of insurance to the Housing Office before their belongings can be stored.</p><ul style="margin:10px 20px;padding:0px"><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Residents should check with their parent/guardian to determine if their current renter/homeowner insurance policy will cover items stored on campus. </li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">For students who would like to purchase renters' insurance, MIT's Office of Insurance has recommended College Student Insurance. For $76 annually the policy covers:<ul style="margin:10px 20px;padding:0px"><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">$3,000 coverage limit with $50 deductible</li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">worldwide coverage, including student belongings in their dorm, while studying abroad, or other items in storage</li></ul></li></ul><p> <br>Please visit their <a href="http://www.collegestudentinsurance.com/" style="color:rgb(0,80,183);text-decoration:none" target="_blank">website</a> for more information.<br> <br>To submit proof of insurance, please email the document to <a href="mailto:residence@mit.edu" style="color:rgb(0,80,183);text-decoration:none" target="_blank">residence@mit.edu</a>. <strong>Proof of insurance should be submitted to the Housing Office no later than Monday, May 16, 2016.</strong><br> <br><a href="http://housing.mit.edu/sites/default/files/Dorm%20Sample%20Certificate%5B1%5D.pdf" style="color:rgb(0,80,183);text-decoration:none" target="_blank">See sample "proof of insurance" document </a><br> <br><strong>RECOMMENDED STORAGE VENDOR</strong><br>Piece by Piece Moving and Storage is offering two packages:</p><ul style="margin:10px 20px;padding:0px"><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">$150 Base Package<ul style="margin:10px 20px;padding:0px"><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Up to 3 items (boxes, furniture, refrigerator, or any combination of)</li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">3 boxes (18" x 18" x 18"), 1 marker, 1 roll of tape, labels for boxes</li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">$100 insurance valuation per item/box stored</li></ul></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">$300 Base Package<ul style="margin:10px 20px;padding:0px"><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Up to 7 items (boxes, furniture, refrigerator, or any combination of)</li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">6 boxes (18" x 18" x 18"), 1 market, 1 roll of tape, labels for boxes</li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">$100 insurance valuation per item/box stored</li></ul></li></ul><p>Additional costs:</p><ul style="margin:10px 20px;padding:0px"><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Additional items for storage: $42/item</li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Additional packing materials: $20/6 box pack or $4/each</li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Additional labels: Available to print </li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Additional insurance coverage: $5 for each $100 valuation (beyond the $100 included free)</li></ul><p>Piece by Piece will set up on-campus stations that will accept items and boxes at the end of this semester. As part of these packages, Piece by Piece will also deliver the items to each student's room at the start of the fall semester.<br> <br>Check out the<a href="http://storagemit.com/" style="color:rgb(0,80,183);text-decoration:none" target="_blank"> Piece by Piece website </a>for more information. Please note that Piece by Piece will add a $100 fee to all packages purchased after May 14.<br> <br>Piece by Piece will be on campus in late April/early May so students can purchase packages or ask questions. Please see the attached schedule for times and locations.<br> <br><strong>REMINDERS</strong></p><ul style="margin:10px 20px;padding:0px"><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Students are responsible for arranging storage and insurance, and moving their belongings before they check out of their spring housing assignment.</li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Students may arrange storage with any vendor they choose.</li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Any items left in a room after check out will be discarded and the resident may be subject to a cleaning fee no less than $200.</li><li style="margin:4px 0px;padding:0px">Residence halls close at 12:00 pm on Sunday, May 22, for students not graduating or moving to summer student housing. </li></ul><p>Please email <a href="mailto:storagequestions@mit.edu" style="color:rgb(0,80,183);text-decoration:none" target="_blank">storagequestions@mit.edu</a> with any additional questions.</p></div></div></div></div>
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