College Moving and Storage with U-Box® Containers

Two young people load boxes in a U-Box container.

Moving to and from college can be a challenge for students and parents alike. Between packing, transporting, and coordinating your moving efforts, there’s a lot to tackle. Plus, college life is typically transient in nature – a student might move 4-5 times in a calendar year, going from your house to the dorms to off-campus housing. If you toss the start of school into the mix, a student's move-in schedule can be overwhelming.

The good news is, there’s a simple solution. U-Box containers provide college students and their families with convenient, flexible, and cost-effective moving and storage options. Whether you need to ship, store, or a little of both, U-Box containers have your back.

Ready to get started? This guide explores the many ways U-Box containers simplify the moving process for college students. Here’s how it works!

How U-Box Containers Work

U-Box containers are designed for convenience and flexibility, no matter where your student is in their college moving journey. The containers are large enough to fit a wide variety of belongings – from a mini fridge and microwave to clothing and decor. They’re also portable, so your child can store their anywhere – at home, an apartment, or storage facility – and easily move when needed.

How it works:

Tell us how many containers your student will need and where they need them; we’ll drop the containers off at the chosen destination. After the containers are loaded, we’ll pick them up and either store them at a U-Haul storage facility or ship them to the destination.

A college student

5 Ways to Use U-Box Containers for College Moving

1. Moving After College

Whether your child is moving back home, to an apartment, or to a new city for a job or internship, they’ll need transportation. U-Box containers provide both temporary storage and moving services. If their new living situation isn't finalized yet, you can store their items in the container at a U-Haul facility until it's all figured out.

2. Summer Storage

Summer break is a time when students often need storage. However, it can be challenging to find an available storage unit near campus, and even if you do, you'll need a way to transport their belongings. With U-Box containers, you can avoid all the hassle. We'll deliver the portable storage unit right to your student, and when you're ready, we'll pick it up and take it to a nearby U-Haul storage facility until your student returns in the fall.

3. Studying Abroad

Studying abroad? U-Box can make life overseas a whole lot easier. Instead of stressing about finding a storage unit or lugging all their stuff back home, just pack it up in a U-Box container. You can keep it at a U-Haul facility and have it delivered back to your student’s next home when they’re done adventuring abroad.

4. Back to School

Heading back to school can be a hassle, whether your child is a returning upperclassman or a first-year student just starting out. Instead of dealing with the stress of packing up the family car or paying expensive luggage fees at the airport, consider using a U-Box container to make the process easier. We'll deliver the container right to your doorstep and then transport it wherever they need it for you.

5. Taking a Gap Year

Taking a gap year can really change things up for college students. It gives students a chance to take a break from school and do some traveling, work, or just explore their own interests. But figuring out what to do with all their stuff while they’re gone can be a real headache. That's where U-Box containers come in handy. They're perfect for keeping belongings safe and sound while students are off having adventures.

U-Box containers being delivered.

Why Choose U-Box for Student Storage and Moving?

There’s No Driving Required

About half of college students in the U.S. don’t bring a car with them to campus. They bike, walk, or take public transportation. That’s convenient, but it makes it difficult to move things around when necessary. Renting a truck is a possibility, but not everyone has the time or desire for a DIY move. U-Box containers, on the other hand, require no driving.

U-Box Containers are Secure

When your student puts things in storage, you want absolute certainty that their stuff will be protected from thieves, bad weather, and anything else. U-Box containers provide the utmost security, premium construction, and covered with a durable, weather-resistant cover. Naturally, the container is secured by your own lock and key so no one else has access to it.

You Probably Only Need One

U-Box containers can fit about a room and a half’s worth of items. Considering dorms are smaller than your typical bedroom, your student won’t have any problems fitting all their dorm room essentials inside. Learn more about what fits in a U-Box container and compare that with this list of dorm room must-haves to get a good idea.

U-Box Containers are Affordable

You may be thinking, a portable storage container seems nice, but is it affordable? Each container starts at about $99 each, including monthly storage. Shipping costs vary by distance. However, you can rest assured that college moving with U-Box containers is a cheaper route than hiring a full-service moving company.

Help is Available

Whether it’s the start of the school year or the end, you and your child are busy. That much we understand. To make things easier, Moving Help® Service Providers are available to help pack, load, and unload your containers at your origin and destination. Learn more about Moving Help®, the online marketplace powered by U-Haul.

Perfect for Shared Use

Is your child living with roommates in a house or apartment? If so, they can split a U-Box container (or two) when it’s time to move and save on moving costs. As we mentioned previously, U-Box containers are spacious, so it’s a good bet that 2-3 students can fit their belongings in a single container. Store it, ship, or both!

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