ONU Student Storage: The Ultimate Summer Packing & Storing Checklist

Each spring, thousands of students at Ohio Northern University (ONU) prepare to head home for the summer. Amid final exams and graduation prep, the last thing you want to worry about is packing up your entire dorm room or off-campus apartment and hauling it across the state, or across the country.

Using a local storage unit in Ada, Ohio is a affordable and highly convenient solution. You can store your bed frames, mini-fridges, textbooks, winter clothes, and bikes just minutes from campus, ready for a seamless move-back in August.

Here is our ultimate packing checklist designed specifically for Polar Bears.

1. Pre-Packing Preparation

Before you buy a single roll of tape, take these steps to streamline your storage process:

• Declutter First: Sell, donate, or recycle items you didn't use during the school year. Don't pay to store things you don't actually need!
• Coordinate with Roommates: If you have shared apartment furniture (couches, tables, TVs), consider renting a single medium-sized unit (like a 10x10) together to split the cost.
• Inventory Your Items: Write down a quick list of what you are storing and label all boxes on multiple sides.

2. Dorm & Apartment Storage Checklist

Certain college essentials need specific packing care:

• The Mini-Fridge: Defrost your fridge at least 24-48 hours before storing. Wipe it completely dry to prevent mold growth, and prop the door slightly open inside the storage unit.
• Textbooks and Electronics: Store heavy textbooks in small, sturdy boxes so they are manageable to lift. Wrap laptops, gaming consoles, and monitors in bubble wrap or blankets and place them in the middle of your unit.
• Mattresses & Bedding: Use a plastic mattress bag to protect your mattress from dust and moisture. Wash all bedding before packing it into vacuum-sealed bags to save space.
• Bikes & Sports Gear: Clean off any dirt and wipe down metal parts with a thin layer of oil to prevent rust.

3. Choosing the Right Storage Unit Size in Ada

For college students, selecting the right size is all about efficiency:

• 5x5 Unit (25 sq. ft.): Perfect for dorm essentials, suitcase, golf clubs, and 5-8 medium boxes.
• 5x10 Unit (50 sq. ft.): Ideal for a studio apartment, including a twin/queen mattress, desk, chair, mini-fridge, and numerous boxes.
• 10x10 Unit (100 sq. ft.): Great for splitting with roommates to store multiple rooms of furniture, couches, dressers, and large appliances.

Convenient Locations Right Near ONU

COMSTOR has two secure storage facilities located directly in Ada, Ohio:

1. Ada North: Located on N Main St, perfect for quick access from off-campus apartments.

2. Ada South: Located on S Main St, offering convenient drive-up units just down the road from the main campus.

Both locations feature drive-up access, making unloading your car fast and easy, along with secure, well-lit premises and keyless entry systems.

Make your summer break stress-free! Take a look at our Ada North location and Ada South location to rent your unit online in less than 5 minutes.