Moving Services

Relocating an Office

Relocating an office requires significant coordination. Appointing a move coordinator for the relocation is very helpful. The steps below will guide departments through the move process. 

• When new furniture or a design layout is needed, create a service request in FAMIS.
• Complete Key Request Form. 
• Submit mail delivery changes to the Mail Center or call 3-3230. Include: names, location moving from (i.e. GIL 111), location moving to (i.e. GIL 242) and mail code. 
• Setup phone and data connections by contacting IT-Network & Infrastructure Services.
• Entire department relocations contact Human Resources Services 319-273-2422 for department records changes. 
• Individual relocations use "Updating My Personal Information" in My UNIverse to change office address.

Moving Items within Main Campus

• Call 319-273-4400 with specifics of the move to establish a work order. 
• Submit a Service Request through FAMIS.

Moving Items from Main Campus to Storage

Complete a Transit/Surplus Form.

Preparing Items for Move

• Vertical file cabinets can be moved with material inside (if stairs are involved, Transportation Services may require the cabinets be emptied) 
• Horizontal files must be emptied 
• All desk materials must be boxed 
• All book shelf items must be boxed 
• Computer equipment must be disconnected and prepared to move; all items boxed; keyboard and hard drive should be boxed with monitor or all items numbered if boxed separately 
• Tape boxes to prevent papers from falling out 
• Label boxes with new location building name and room number 
• Boxes and packing tape can be obtained from Campus Supply.

Items Transportation Services Does Not Move

• Plants
• Delicate personal items
• Electronic equipment that is leased