Storage for St. Charles Community College Students

SCC students can use storage during a gap between leases, a move or a break when belongings need to stay local. Start with your housing dates, a measured inventory and a transport plan before choosing a unit.

SCC’s main campus is at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Fountain Lakes Storage is at 3810 Millstone Corporate Dr in St. Charles. Check the route from your housing and class location when planning your move.

For facility details, unit sizes and rental information, see our student storage options in St. Charles.

Start With Your Housing Dates

Confirm when you must leave your current housing and when you can enter your next place. These dates help determine your storage period and moving schedule.

• Campus housing: SCC has on-campus housing at Campus Lake Apartments. Check your lease and move-out instructions, and leave housing-owned furnishings in place.
• Off-campus housing: Record your lease end date and when you can collect the keys to your next place.
• Travel plans: Note any days you will be away or unable to collect belongings.
• Loading arrangements: Ask your housing provider where and when you can load a vehicle.
• Helpers: Confirm that everyone assisting with the move is available on the same day.

A college break does not automatically end your housing agreement. Use the dates in your own contract when making arrangements.

Decide What Is Worth Storing

Store belongings you expect to use again and keep everyday essentials with you. Sorting first can reduce the amount you need to pack, transport and store.

Divide your belongings into four groups:

• Take with you: Identification, medication, essential class materials and anything needed during the break.
• Store: Furniture, packed clothing, books and other belongings you will need later.
• Donate or sell: Usable items you no longer want.
• Discard: Broken or unwanted items that are not worth keeping.

Compare the replacement value of bulky, low-value items with the full cost of storing and transporting them.

If you plan to share storage, confirm the facility’s rental and authorized-access requirements first. Label ownership clearly and agree on collection dates.

Choose a Unit From Your Actual Inventory

Choose a size using your furniture measurements and packed box inventory. Include protective covers, attached parts and space to reach belongings you may need.

5×5 Storage Unit

A 5×5 unit provides a nominal 25 square feet of floor space. Use it as a starting point for a modest collection of boxes and compact belongings.

• Measure long or bulky items individually.
• Sketch how furniture and boxes will fit together.
• Leave practical space for loading and retrieval.

5×10 Storage Unit

A 5×10 unit provides a nominal 50 square feet of floor space. Compare this option when your inventory includes larger furniture or more boxes.

• Measure bed frames, desks and chairs before booking.
• Include disassembled sections and protective packaging.
• Confirm the actual interior dimensions, doorway and moving route.

Unit-size examples help you compare options. Your measured belongings determine the layout you need.

Calculate the Full Storage Budget

Include rental charges, packing supplies and transport when comparing storage costs. Check the current rental options and confirm the charges that apply to your booking.

Ask about:

• Monthly rent: The rate for your selected unit.
• Additional charges: Applicable taxes, fees and lock requirements.
• Protection requirements: Any tenant protection or insurance requirements.
• Promotions: How long an offer lasts and the rate afterward.
• Billing: When payments begin and how recurring payments work.
• Move-out terms: Required notice and how the final rental period is charged.

Fountain Lakes Storage offers month-to-month rentals. Confirm the agreement’s terms before assuming that a partial final month will be prorated.

Work Backward From Moving Day

Plan each stage around your confirmed housing dates and facility access hours. Use this flexible sequence and adjust it to your lease and move-out instructions.

• Two to three weeks before: Sort belongings, measure furniture, compare available units and confirm housing dates.
• About one week before: Arrange a vehicle and helpers, gather packing materials and check facility access arrangements.
• One or two days before: Pack dry belongings, label boxes and separate the items traveling with you.
• On moving day: Check your inventory, photograph the arrangement and place frequently needed items near the front.

Confirm access before scheduling an early, late or weekend move.

Pack for an Organized Return

Pack clean, completely dry belongings and label boxes so you can find items when you return.

• Clothes and linens: Wash and fully dry them before packing.
• Books and heavy items: Use small, manageable cartons.
• Fragile belongings: Protect each item individually.
• Boxes: Label more than one side and record the contents in your inventory.
• Furniture hardware: Keep fittings in labeled bags and photograph assembly points.
• Mattresses and electronics: Follow the manufacturer’s moving and storage instructions.

Check the rental rules before packing food, liquids, batteries or other potentially restricted items.

Temperature-controlled storage helps reduce exposure to outdoor temperature extremes. Dry packing and preparation still matter. Read the mold and mildew prevention guide for more preparation steps.

Plan the Trip Into Your Unit

Arrange your vehicle, helpers and unloading plan before arriving. Fountain Lakes Storage has ground-floor indoor units and carts and dollies for moving belongings.

Before moving day:

• Confirm parking and unloading arrangements.
• Check cart availability.
• Bring enough help for your load.
• Confirm how to access your selected unit.
• Plan where large items will go before unloading boxes.

Keep a practical route inside the unit so you can retrieve belongings without moving everything into the corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can I Use Storage for a Gap Between Leases?

Yes. Month-to-month storage can suit a housing gap. Confirm availability, billing periods and move-out notice requirements before booking.

Q2. Does the Facility Collect Belongings From Campus?

Arrange your own vehicle and helpers unless the facility specifically confirms a collection service.

Q3. Is Storage Limited to Lindenwood Students?

No. SCC students can contact Fountain Lakes Storage about available units. Review the student storage information and confirm arrangements for your schedule.

Arrange Storage Around Your Next Move

Bring your inventory, furniture measurements and moving dates when you contact Fountain Lakes Storage. Ask the team to help compare unit sizes and access arrangements, then choose the space that suits your belongings and timeline.