Student Storage
College is a time for personal growth and self-discovery, so don’t let yourself be cramped and confined by limited space. With a bit of help from Glacier West Self Storage experts, you can make room to focus on yourself and your studies during this important life transition.
If you need an additional closet for your dorm or a spot for furniture while studying abroad, we are here to support you and your academic endeavors in the best way we can—by giving you space.
Why Do Students Need Storage?
Whether you’re currently attending college, applying to schools, or are the parent of a soon-to-be college student, you will know ample space in college living situations can be hard to come by. Beyond the minimal storage in dormitories, it may not be feasible to haul all your new furniture pieces back home every summer.
Below are some of the most common scenarios that lead college students to seek out self storage.
During Extended Time Away From School
While most of your collegiate years will be spent at your university, you may find yourself elsewhere for extended periods.
From studying abroad to summer hiatus, your belongings may need to find somewhere secure to stay to avoid being shuttled back home. Renting self storage near your campus is a great way to have everything waiting for you upon your return to school.
When You’re Moving or Between Leases
If you need to move out of your dorm or off campus before your new lease starts in your apartment or Greek housing, your furniture will need somewhere to go. Self storage is a perfect solution for short-term and long-term safekeeping of your possessions while you wait to move into your new home away from home.
If You’re Short on Space
Having a tiny living space doesn’t mean sacrificing bringing along your cherished belongings into this new chapter. To add another closet to your dorm, consider renting a storage unit close to campus. As a bonus, you can share with friends or roommates to split the rent and give everyone the space they need! To decide what size unit is best for you, see our unit size guide to visualize your belongings in our space, or stop by to speak with our storage experts.
Features and Resources for Student Storage
As you begin this new phase of your life, renting self storage can seem entirely foreign. Glacier West Self Storage offers support and friendly customer service to help you make the best choices for your situation. We provide various amenities and resources to help give you an ideal storage experience, such as:
- Month-to-month leases. Unlike some college town landlords, we won’t constrict you to long-term leases. All our storage units are rented by the month to give you maximum flexibility in controlling your storage, along with online bill pay and autopay, so you can keep up with your rent from your mobile device and never miss a payment.
- Heated and climate-controlled storage. The Pacific Northwest can be unforgiving when it comes to extreme weather patterns, and belongings in long-term storage can be susceptible to damage from the elements if not properly cared for. Glacier West Self Storage offers heated storage or climate-controlled storage at select locations to help keep your storage in good condition over summer and winter break.
- Packing supplies. Not sure what you’ll need to make your move into your unit a success? Our storage facilities have packing supplies available for purchase on-site, including boxes, tape, padding, and other essentials to help make your moving process a breeze.
- Drive-up storage. Do you want to avoid hauling a dresser from the parking lot to your unit? We offer drive-up storage units that allow you to back your vehicle up directly to the door of your unit, saving you time and energy.
Not sure where to get started? Check out our first-time storage user guide for some tips on beginning your storage journey, and be sure to read our storage and packing tips for valuable advice before you load in.
Find Your Student Storage Solution at Glacier West Self Storage
From orientation through graduation, your focus should be on your studies, not your storage. Come to your local Glacier West Self Storage for a convenient, affordable student storage solution that will adapt to your varying needs. Find the space you need at a location near you, and contact us today to get started!
Have additional questions? Check out our FAQ to learn more.