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College & Student Movers in Providence, RI
Student Moving Services in Providence
Moving a student is a different job from moving a household. The window is short, the elevator is shared with a few hundred other families, the room is the size of a parking space, and the stuff has to be back again in four months. Correira Brothers’ Moving & Storage is a Providence moving company that handles college and student moves, from a single dorm room to a four-person off-campus apartment.
We move students at Brown, RISD, Providence College, Johnson & Wales, Rhode Island College and URI, as well as students heading to or from Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. Our crews arrive on time, wrap and protect furniture, and can store everything over the summer so you never have to haul a futon home to another state.
Moving a college, school or university department rather than a student? See our school and university movers page.
Student Moves We Handle
Dorm move-in and move-out
We load at the residence hall, move your things in the order the room needs them, and unload at your new place or at our storage. For move-out week we can come to the dorm, take the fridge, desk chair and boxes, and have everything stored before your last exam is graded.
Dorm to off-campus apartment
Many Providence leases start in July or September, and campus housing often ends before the lease begins. We can hold your belongings in storage and deliver them the day your lease starts.
Apartment-to-apartment student moves
Studios, one-bedrooms and shared three- and four-bedroom apartments. We coordinate with roommates so one crew handles several rooms in one trip. See our apartment movers page for how we handle stairs, walk-ups and elevators.
Summer storage for students
Store furniture, bikes, lamps and boxes in our climate-controlled storage over the summer and have it delivered in the fall. We also advertise one month of free storage with a move, so ask about the current offer when you request a quote.
Moves for parents and international students
Parents can book and pay for a move on a student’s behalf, and we can pick up from one address and deliver to another without the student being there. International students who arrive with a few boxes can use our moving help service for just loading and unloading.
Packing and unpacking
If finals leave no time for boxes, our packing services cover full or partial packing. We can also unpack at the new place.
Moving Around Providence’s Campuses
College moves in Providence have some quirks that a student-focused crew plans for:
- College Hill. Narrow, steep streets, limited curb space and strict parking enforcement around Brown and RISD. We plan the truck position before moving day. Our guide to college moving in Rhode Island covers the neighborhood in detail.
- Elevator and loading-dock reservations. Residence halls and apartment buildings often require a reserved time. Tell us your slot and we will arrive inside it.
- Peak weeks. Late May and the last week of August through early September are the busiest. Book 2 to 4 weeks ahead if you can. We also take same-day requests when we have a crew free.
- Certificates of insurance. Some buildings and campuses ask for a COI before a mover may enter. We carry insurance and can provide one on request.
Other campuses we regularly serve include URI in South Kingstown, Bryant University in Smithfield, Roger Williams University in Bristol, Salve Regina in Newport, and students moving to and from Boston.
College Moving Costs
Most student moves are billed by the hour with a crew of two or more movers and a two-hour minimum, so the price depends on how much you have, how far the truck has to go and how easy the loading is. A one-room dorm move usually takes much less time than a roommate-filled apartment with three flights of stairs. We give every student a free, no-obligation quote before the day.
Typical student jobs include a dorm room to storage, a dorm to a nearby apartment, a studio or one-bedroom apartment, and a shared two- to four-bedroom apartment. Crews of two to four movers are common, and larger moves can be quoted as a fixed price instead of hourly.
What changes the price: number of movers, travel distance, stairs and elevators, long carries from the truck, packing materials and whether you add packing or storage.
Discounts: we take 10% off the hourly rate for repeat customers, referrals, senior citizens and military veterans, so a student whose family has moved with us before may qualify.
Deposits: deposits are nonrefundable but never expire, can be rescheduled with at least 72 hours’ notice and can be transferred to a friend or family member.
Get a free quote or call us and we will build the estimate around your move.
How a Student Move Works
Step 1: Request a quote
Tell us your move date, addresses, building type and rough inventory. Photos speed things up.
Step 2: Pick your time slot
Share your elevator or loading-dock reservation if you have one.
Step 3: Pack
Do it yourself or add our packing service.
Step 4: Move day
The crew arrives, protects floors and doorways, loads, drives and places everything where you want it.
Step 5: Store or deliver
Belongings go straight to the new address or to storage until your lease or semester starts.
College Moving FAQs
Do you move just a few boxes or one piece of furniture?
Yes. Our moving help service has a two-hour minimum with two movers, which makes small moves practical.
Can you store my things over the summer?
Yes. We offer climate-controlled storage, and we can pick up at move-out and deliver in the fall. Ask about the free-month offer when you quote.
Can my parents book and pay for the move?
Yes. Anyone can request a quote and book. We only need access details for the pickup and delivery addresses.
How far in advance should I book?
We suggest 2 to 4 weeks ahead, and earlier for late May and late August. Our guide on how far ahead to book a moving company explains the busy periods.
Do you move students outside Rhode Island?
Yes. We move students to and from Massachusetts, Connecticut and farther. See our long distance movers page, or the out-of-state moving tips.
Do you tip movers on a student move?
Tipping is optional. Most customers tip 5-10% of the move cost for great service. See how much to tip movers.
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