diff --git a/packet/commands.py b/packet/commands.py
index 6fe050fe..d4654f7d 100644
--- a/packet/commands.py
+++ b/packet/commands.py
@@ -33,9 +33,9 @@ def create_secret():
 
 class CSVFreshman:
     def __init__(self, row):
-        self.name = row[0]
-        self.rit_username = row[3]
-        self.onfloor = row[1] == 'TRUE'
+        self.name = row[0].strip()
+        self.rit_username = row[3].strip()
+        self.onfloor = row[1].strip() == 'TRUE'
 
 
 def parse_csv(freshmen_csv):