Spring Move-In for New Students

In addition to the information below, make sure to review the Spring 2024 ‘Cane kickoff webpage as well as the Guide to Living On Campus.

• Move-In Day

  International and exchange students living on campus can move in on Tuesday, January 9.

• Move-In Time

  New international or exchange students arriving on campus for the first time can arrive at their residential area front desk beginning at 8 a.m.

• Arriving to Campus

  If arriving on Tuesday, January 9, you will check in at your residential area’s front desk where you will:

  • Receive your pre-printed student identification card (‘Cane Card)
  • Check in to your on-campus housing assignment

  A limited number of moving carts will be available at your residential area’s front desk to assist with moving in your belongings

  If arriving to campus between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10 see incoming domestic students below.

• Mail and Packages 
  • Your mailing address has been released and is available to you on the Housing Portal.
  • Please review the mail and package policies in the Guide to Living On Campus.
• Review the Green Move-In webpage for tips and tricks for a more sustainable move-in day.
• More questions? Contact us.

In addition to the information below, make sure to familiarize yourself with the 2023-2024 campus map, review the Spring 2024 ‘Cane kickoff webpage, and the Guide to Living On Campus.

• Move-In Day

  Housing opens for all residential students on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

• Move-In Time

  New students arriving on campus for the first time should arrive on Wednesday, January 10 between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. No specific arrival time will be assigned.

• Arriving to Campus: Wednesday, Jan. 10

  Arriving to campus between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10.

  • Arrive to campus using the Merrick Drive entrance 
    • On your GPS, input the below address and it will bring you to the exact location where you’ll see move-in day staff  
      1200 Walsh Avenue 
      Coral Gables, Florida 33146
  • Check-in at Lakeside Village Expo Center 
    • From the temporary parking lot you’ll be directed to upon your arrival, follow signs to the Lakeside Village Expo Center to go through Centralized Check-In where you will: 
      • Receive your 'Cane Card 
      • Check into your on-campus housing assignment  
      • Check into 'Cane Kickoff  
      • Connect with 'Canes Central and Student Accounts if needed 
    • To help prevent congestion inside Centralized Check-In, please bring only one family member with you inside
    • After going through Centralized Check-In, you’ll return to your car and head to your residential area
  • Move into your space
    • Follow signs or refer to the campus map to navigate to your residential area  
    • Carts will be available for check out at the front desk to assist you in moving into your room 
  • Park in long-term parking
    • For Mahoney or Pearson residents, park in the Mahoney/Pearson garage
    • For Stanford residents, you will park in Levante Garage and follow signage or use the campus map to navigate back to Stanford Residential College 
    • You will receive a link to register vehicle to park on campus during move in.

• Arriving to Campus: After January 10

  Arriving after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, or on a different day  

  • Check-in at your individual front desk.
  • Check here for your building’s physical address.
  • Your residential area’s front desk will have your pre-printed 'Cane Card ready for you. If after Monday, January 16, you may need to pick up your ‘Cane Card at ‘Canes Central. 
  • Each front desk will have a limited amount of moving carts for you to use if you would like.

In addition to the suggested packing list below, remember to view specific information about each of our residential areas, including room layouts, included amenities, and more. You should also consult our Guide to Living on Campus to become familiar with our policies and procedures for living on campus.

As you complete your packing list, also review Green U's move-in resources to start the year with an environmentally conscious approach to living on campus.

• Eat
• Sleep
• Clean
• Extras
• DO NOT BRING

Mail and packages for residential students, with the exception of those living in University Village, are processed by The UPS Store.

All students have an individualized address at The UPS Store. Mailing addresses for new students will be available on the Housing Portal in early January. You can learn more about mail and packages by reviewing the Guide to Living On Campus.

The first day for new students to have items delivered to The UPS Store will be Friday, January 5, 2024.