Carnegie Mellon University

a CMU student with family members and suitcases

March 15, 2021

Summer Storage for Continuing Students

For students seeking storage solutions for the summer, Carnegie Mellon Housing Services has contracted with Dorm Room Movers, a vendor that is available to hire. Dorm Room Movers will send your student boxes and tape to pack their belongings. Their professional movers, who are insured and have passed a criminal background check, will pick up your student’s items, store them for the summer and deliver them back when your student returns. They also can help you ship boxes to and from campus. Dorm Room Movers is Better Business Bureau A+ accredited. Visit the Dorm Room Movers website to register for their service.

Full service summer storage includes:

  • Boxes and tape shipped directly to you
  • Pick-up and delivery by professional movers
  • $100 insurance per box or unboxed item
  • Climate-protected storage and 24/7 security

Additional Local Self-Storage Options

There are many self-storage companies in the area and they offer a variety of services.  Here are just a few of the closest options. Please note that none of the companies listed below are endorsed or vetted by the university, but are listed as a service to students and families looking for local resources.