Fall 2026 Move-In for New Students

As you make your preparations to arrive on campus. please review the information below regarding your move-in appointment time, our partnerships with numerous vendors, and a list of items to consider bringing with you to campus.

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Cruise Ship Move-In™

To make move-in day as convenient and stress-free as possible, we partner with University and Student Services (USS) for Cruise Ship Move-In™ for first-year students living in Centennial Village and Eaton Residential College USS will bring all of your belongings from your car to your room. Students living elsewhere on campus will be responsible for moving their own belongings to their rooms.

U-Haul type vehicles or moving trucks are not permitted to go through the Cruise Ship Move-In process.

Move In Appointment

With an assisted move-in process. it is essential that you know your assigned move-in day and time.

We are unable to accommodate early arrivals. UM staff will confirm your appointment time upon your arrival. Those who arrive early will be asked to come back at their assigned day and/or time. If you receive an approved room change over the course of the summer, the arrival day and time corresponding with the new room assignment should be followed.

• Biscayne Residential College
• Coral Residential College
• Eaton Residential College
• Grove Residential College
• Ibis Residential College
• Vista Residential College

Be sure to arrive at the beginning of your assignment appointment time, on your assigned day.

1. Arrive to campus using the Merrick Drive entrance:
   1. 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.
2. Check in at Lakeside Village Expo Center:
   1. From the temporary parking lot you’ll be directed to upon your arrival, follow signs to the LSV Expo Center to go through Centralized Check In where you will:
      1. Receive your Cane Card.
      2. Check into your on-campus housing assignment and receive your pass to go through Cruise Ship Move-In.
      3. Check into Cane Kickoff.
      4. Connect with Canes Central and Student Accounts if needed.
   2. To help prevent congestion inside Centralized Check-In, please bring only one family member with you inside.
   3. Have your Move-In Day QR code on the Housing Portal pulled up and ready to show the staff member at the front door.
   4. After going through Centralized Check-In, you’ll return to your car and prepare for Cruise Ship Move-In!  You will receive a Parking Placard during check in.  Please display this in vehicle's windshield. This will allow USS personnel to quickly identify a student’s assigned residential area and direct them to the appropriate unloading location.
3. Cruise Ship Move-In:
   1. Follow directional signage and parking staff to navigate to your designated unload spot for your residential area.
   2. Cruise Ship Move-In staff will unload your vehicle into bins and take your belongings up to your room while you go and park your vehicle.
4. Park in long-term parking:
   1. Follow signage after drop off of items at Cruise Ship Move In for where to park.
   2. Use the campus map to navigate back to Centennial Village or Eaton Residential College.

Please note only one vehicle per student is permitted to go through Cruise Ship Move-In, and only one time.  Once a vehicle exits the unloading area, it will not be allowed to re-enter for additional unloading.  U-Haul type vehicles or moving trucks are not permitted.

After Hours Arrivals

Arriving after 6 p.m. on Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11, please report to the Ibis Residential College desk to get checked in.

Arriving after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, or on a different day:

1. Proceed directly to your residential area’s front desk. Specific locations can be found here.
2. You can receive your pre-printed Cane Card or a temporary access card from the front desk. A limited number of moving carts may be available.

Start Clean, Move-In Green!

Practice sustainability - Remember to think green while you pack for campus! In partnership with the Office of Sustainability and Student Government’s ECO Agency, the Move-In and Cane Kickoff programs are committed to positively impacting the environment. To support these efforts, we ask students and families to visit the Green Move-In webpage for resources about Green Packing 101 and Canes Resale, our appliance resale program.

You already know you want to get involved in greening your residence? Apply now to become an ECO Rep!

Shipping Packages to Campus

Mail and packages for residential students, except for those living in University Village, are processed by The UPS Store in Lakeside Village. Resident students can ship items to campus ahead of their move in day, and The UPS Store is able to begin accepting items for new students on Monday, August 3, 2026. Any items received prior to this date will be rejected.

Each student is given a specific and unique mailing address to use at The UPS Store. This information will be provided to students directly in their housing portal. Do not attempt to send anything until you receive your unique-to-you virtual mailbox number that corresponds to the street address. Mailing address information will be available in the Housing Portal by Monday, August 3, 2026.

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

Your on-campus housing assignment, roommate information and your mailing address (once released) are always available in your On-Campus Housing Portal.

To view details about your on-campus housing assignment in the portal: 

1. Log in to the Housing Portal.
2. Once inside the housing portal, select Application.
3. Your assignment is listed within the box titled Academic Year 2026-2027.
4. Your mailing address (once released) will also be available on this page.