Get Affordable College Moving Services

Moving to college can be an exciting but daunting process. The best way to get a good head start is to plan your move properly. Make sure you sit down with your college student and make a list of everything they need to start the school year off right. Delegate tasks, set deadlines, and buy the needed items early to avoid any last minute complications. Stay on track with our college moving timeline and checklist. 

Need more assistance? Take a look at our free online college packing checklist for more information on what exactly you should pack.

Some of your child’s items can be shipped separately ahead of their actual moving day. This is usually the ideal service for pre-packed boxes and any furniture they may need if they plan to live off campus. Our packing guide can assist you with packing those college essentials safely and effectively. TSI can also provide you with packing supplies. 

FedEx, UPS, and USPS will all ship boxes, but depending on how many boxes you’re sending, how large they are, and whether you’re shipping furniture as well, TSI’s freight services usually turn out to be the most affordable option for long distance college moves.

Need boxes or other packing essentials? TSI has got you covered with our packing supplies.

If you are moving both furniture and boxes using consolidated freight shipping like TSI’s, you can expect it to take 1-3 weeks for pickup and up to 4 additional weeks for delivery. If your pickup and destination locations are in well-traveled areas, this timeline could be much quicker. TSI also offers priority pickup options if you are moving on a short timeline.

FedEx, UPS, and USPS will ship boxes faster than consolidated freight, but boxes are often smaller and they will cost more to ship per box. 

If you’re shipping your college student’s belongings across the country, check out our cross country college moving guide for more guidance.

The best way to ship fragile items to another state depends on the size, weight, and value of the item being shipped. Single small items are best shipped using post or parcel shipping services, but for large or heavy shipments like boxed goods or artwork, , freight shipping is your best option. 

TSI’s White Glove shipping service removes the stress of packing and transporting fragile and valuable items across states. This service comes with free in-home delivery, along with the preparation of your goods for transport. 

For more details on how to best transport any of your sentimental or valuable items, check out our antiques page and our detailed “How Do I Ship That?” guides. TSI can provide expert shipping guidance for fragile items as you plan your college move. 

We hire experienced moving professionals, implement secure moving strategies, and use dependable moving equipment to ensure all items arrive safely. Limited Liability coverage is available with select moving services. 

TSI has experience-backed move-in day strategies you can use when moving to a nearby school or traveling more than 150 miles away.