Fall 2026 Move-In for New Students

Housing & Residential Life does its very best to make the process as easy and simple as possible in order to help get all residents settled into their new homes away from home.

Green Move-In Green Move-In

Practice Sustainability – Bring Your Water Bottle!

In partnership with GreenU Sustainability and ECO Agency, the Move-In and Cane Kickoff programs are committed to positively impacting our environment. To support these efforts, we ask students and family members to bring their own reusable water bottles, which will greatly eliminate the negative effects of single-use plastic bottles.

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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Move-In Appointments

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.

Day 1: Monday, August 10 Day 2:Tuesday, August 11
Timeframe Units Timeframe Units
8-8:30 a.m. 8301-8309 8-8:30 a.m. 8418-8423
8:30-9 a.m. 7301-7309 8:30-9 a.m. 7418-7423
9-9:30 a.m. 8310-8314 9-9:30 a.m. 8424-8519
9:30-10 a.m. 7310-7314 9:30-10 a.m. 7424-7519
10-10:30 a.m. 8315-8416 10-10:30 a.m. 8520-8527
10:30-11 a.m. 7315-7416 10:30-11 a.m. 7520-7526
11-11:30 a.m. 8417, 7417, 6302-6306 11-11:30 a.m. 7527, 6421-6424
11:30 a.m.-Noon 6307-6314 11:30 a.m.-Noon 6425-6519
Noon-12:30 p.m. 5302-5311 Noon-12:30 p.m. 5425-5513
12:30-1 p.m. 6315-6420 12:30-1 p.m. 6520-6527
1-1:30 p.m. 5312-5415 1-1:30 p.m. 5515-5523
1:30-2 p.m. 4301-4309 1:30-2 p.m. 4418-4423
2-2:30 p.m. 5416-5424, 3301-3303 2-2:30 p.m. 5524-5528
2:30-3 p.m. 4310-4315 2:30-3 p.m. 4424-4519
3-3:30 p.m. 3304-3311 3-3:30 p.m. 3417-3422
3:30-4 p.m. 4316-4417 3:30-4 p.m. 4520-4527
4-4:30 p.m. 3312-3317 4-4:30 p.m. 3423-3516
4:30-5 p.m. 2413-2420 4:30-5 p.m. 2515-2526
5-5:30 p.m. 3318-3416 5-5:30 p.m. 3519-3527
5:30-6 p.m.* 2421-2513 5:30-6 p.m.* 2527-2529

* To receive cruise ship services, student must arrive to the Expo Hall by 5:30 p.m.

Day 1: Monday, August 10 Day 2:Tuesday, August 11
Timeframe Units Timeframe Units
8-8:30 a.m. 10103-10110 8-8:30 a.m. 10111-10209
8:30-9 a.m. 10211-10217 8:30-9 a.m. 10218-10222
9-9:30 a.m. 9101-9107 9-9:30 a.m. 9108-9116
9:30-10 a.m. 9209-9217 9:30-10 a.m. 9218-9222
10-10:30 a.m. 8101-8109 10-10:30 a.m. 8111-8117
10:30-11 a.m. 8118-8212 10:30-11 a.m. 8213-8219
11-11:30 a.m. 8220-8230 11-11:30 a.m. 7101-7111
11:30 a.m.-Noon 7112-7118 11:30 a.m.-Noon 7119-7212
Noon-12:30 p.m. 7213-7219 Noon-12:30 p.m. 7220-7230
12:30-1 p.m. 6101-6109 12:30-1 p.m. 6111-6117
1-1:30 p.m. 6118-6211 1-1:30 p.m. 6212-6218
1:30-2 p.m. 6219-6223 1:30-2 p.m. 5101-5106
2-2:30 p.m. 5109-5115 2-2:30 p.m. 5116-5117, 5209-5212
2:30-3 p.m. 5214-5220 2:30-3 p.m. 5221-5225
3-3:30 p.m. 5118-5124 3-3:30 p.m. 4101-4109
3:30-4 p.m. 4111-4117 3:30-4 p.m. 4118-4211
4-4:30 p.m. 4212-4218 4-4:30 p.m. 4219-4229
4:30-5 p.m. 3101-3111 4:30-5 p.m. 3112-3118
5-5:30 p.m. 3120-3212 5-5:30 p.m. 3213-3219
5:30-6 p.m.* 3220-3229 5:30-6 p.m.

* To receive cruise ship services, student must arrive to the Expo Hall by 5:30 p.m.

Day 1: Monday, August 10
Timeframe Units
8-8:30 a.m. 301-312
8:30-9 a.m. 201-207
9-9:30 a.m. 313-321
9:30-10 a.m. 208-213
10-10:30 a.m. 322-327
10:30-11 a.m. 214-221
11-11:30 a.m. 328-334
11:30 a.m.-Noon 222-227
Noon-12:30 p.m. 335-343
12:30-1 p.m. 228-234
1-1:30 p.m. 344-349
1:30-2 p.m. 235-242
2-2:30 p.m. 350-356
2:30-3 p.m. 243-249
3-3:30 p.m. 357-369
3:30-4 p.m. 250-255
4-4:30 p.m. 370-374
4:30-5 p.m. 256-262
5-5:30 p.m. 263-274
5:30-6 p.m.* Fourth Floor

* To receive cruise ship services, student must arrive to the Expo Hall by 5:30 p.m.

Day 1: Monday, August 10 Day 2:Tuesday, August 11
Timeframe Units Timeframe Units
8-8:30 a.m. 10107-10115 8-8:30 a.m. 10203-10212
8:30-9 a.m. 10116-10124, 9107-9108 8:30-9 a.m. 10213-10218, 9203-9208
9-9:30 a.m. 9109-9115 9-9:30 a.m. 9209-9216
9:30-10 a.m. 9117-9120 9:30-10 a.m. 9217-9218, 8207-8211
10-10:30 a.m. 8101-8108 10-10:30 a.m. 8213-8219
10:30-11 a.m. 8109-8116 10:30-11 a.m. 8221-8225, 7207-7209
11-11:30 a.m. 8117-8120, 7101-7104 11-11:30 a.m. 7210-7216
11:30 a.m.-Noon 7105-7110 11:30 a.m.-Noon 7217-7225
Noon-12:30 p.m. 7111-7118 Noon-12:30 p.m. 6117-6211
12:30-1 p.m. 7119-7120, 6101-6106 12:30-1 p.m. 6212-6218
1-1:30 p.m. 6107-6113 1-1:30 p.m. 6219-6220, 5119-5211
1:30-2 p.m. 6114-6116, 5101-5107 1:30-2 p.m. 5212-5221
2-2:30 p.m. 5109-5115 2-2:30 p.m. 5222-5224, 4120-4208
2:30-3 p.m. 5116-5118, 4101-4105 2:30-3 p.m. 4209-4215
3-3:30 p.m. 4106-4113 3-3:30 p.m. 4216-4412
3:30-4 p.m. 4115-4119 3:30-4 p.m. 3207-3213
4-4:30 p.m. 3101-3107 4-4:30 p.m. 3214-3221
4:30-5 p.m. 3108-3115 4:30-5 p.m. 3223-3225
5-5:30 p.m. 3116-3120 5-5:30 p.m.
5:30-6 p.m. 5:30-6 p.m.

 

Day 1: Monday, August 10 Day 2:Tuesday, August 11
Timeframe Units Timeframe Units
8-8:30 a.m. 9302-9413 8-8:30 a.m. 9414-9514
8:30-9 a.m. 9515-9525 8:30-9 a.m. 8301-8310
9-9:30 a.m. 8311-8318 9-9:30 a.m. 8319-8412
9:30-10 a.m. 8413-8419 9:30-10 a.m. 8420-8520
10-10:30 a.m. 8521-8525, 7301-7303 10-10:30 a.m. 7304-7310
10:30-11 a.m. 7311-7317 10:30-11 a.m. 7318-7411
11-11:30 a.m. 7412-7417 11-11:30 a.m. 7418-7515
11:30 a.m.-Noon 7516-7522 11:30 a.m.-Noon 7523-7528, 6301-6305
Noon-12:30 p.m. 6306-6311 Noon-12:30 p.m. 6312-6316
12:30-1 p.m. 6317-6414 12:30-1 p.m. 6415-6420
1-1:30 p.m. 6512-6518 1-1:30 p.m. 6519-6525
1:30-2 p.m. 5301-5310 1:30-2 p.m. 5311-5316
2-2:30 p.m. 5317-5414 2-2:30 p.m. 5415-5420
2:30-3 p.m. 5512-5518 2:30-3 p.m. 5519-5525, 4301
3-3:30 p.m. 4302-4309 3-3:30 p.m. 4310-4317
3:30-4 p.m. 4318-4412 3:30-4 p.m. 4413-4419
4-4:30 p.m. 4420-4520 4-4:30 p.m. 4521-4526
4:30-5 p.m. 3301-3307 4:30-5 p.m. 3309-3315
5-5:30 p.m. 3316-3409 5-5:30 p.m. 3411-3417
5:30-6 p.m.* 3418-3516 5:30-6 p.m.* 3517-3525

* To receive cruise ship services, student must arrive to the Expo Hall by 5:30 p.m.

Day 1: Monday, August 10 Day 2:Tuesday, August 11
Timeframe Units Timeframe Units
8-8:30 a.m. 8102-8107 8-8:30 a.m. 8118-8207
8:30-9 a.m. 3102-3107 8:30-9 a.m. 3205-3210
9-9:30 a.m. 8109-8111 9-9:30 a.m. 8208-8211
9:30-10 a.m. 3109-3113 9:30-10 a.m. 3212-3215
10-10:30 a.m. 8113-8115 10-10:30 a.m. 8212-8215, 7117-7118
10:30-11 a.m. 3114-3117 10:30-11 a.m.
11-11:30 a.m. 8117, 7102-7106 11-11:30 a.m. 3216-3220
11:30 a.m.-Noon 3118-3119, 4102-4106 11:30 a.m.-Noon 7119-7209
Noon-12:30 p.m. 7107-7111 Noon-12:30 p.m.
12:30-1 p.m. 4107-4110 12:30-1 p.m. 7210-7214
1-1:30 p.m. 7113-7115 1-1:30 p.m. 4205-4210
1:30-2 p.m. 4111-4115 1:30-2 p.m. 7215, 6208-6219
2-2:30 p.m. 6104-6108 2-2:30 p.m. 4212-4216
2:30-3 p.m. 4117-4119, 5104 2:30-3 p.m.
3-3:30 p.m. 6109-6113 3-3:30 p.m. 4217-4220
3:30-4 p.m. 5105-5109 3:30-4 p.m. 6220-6221
4-4:30 p.m. 4-4:30 p.m. 5209-5213
4:30-5 p.m. 5110-5114 4:30-5 p.m. 5215-5218
5-5:30 p.m. 6114-6207 5-5:30 p.m. 5219-5221
5:30-6 p.m.* 5115-5208 5:30-6 p.m.

* To receive cruise ship services, student must arrive to the Expo Hall by 5:30 p.m.

What to Bring

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

  • Microwave and/or mini-fridge
  • Coffee maker (only machines with no open heat element)
  • Cups, dishes, and silverware
  • Can opener
  • Food storage containers
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Travel coffee mug

  • Sheet set (review bed sizes specific to each of our residential areas)
  • Mattress pad
  • Bed risers (may not lift the bed higher than 24" off the ground)

  • Shower shoes
  • Towel set
  • Shower caddy
  • Tissues
  • Broom and mop
  • Air freshener
  • Laundry bag or basket
  • Laundry detergent/fabric softener
  • Dish soap/sponge
  • Personal cleaning supplies
  • Small vacuum
  • Personal protection equipment (face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, etc.)

  • School supplies (notebooks, pens, etc.)
  • Chargers and cables for electronic devices
  • Closet and drawer organizers
  • Garbage bags
  • Rain gear and umbrella
  • First aid kit
  • Flashlight
  • Desk/floor lamp
  • Batteries
  • UL-Listed multi-outlet strip/surge protector
  • Thumb tacks
  • Prescription medications
  • Identification documents (passports, license, etc.)
  • Business Attire (check out the Toppel Career Center’s graphic for Dressing for Success)

The University has ended its partnership with BedLoft (including its MicroFridge rental program) and will no longer allow students to loft their beds.

  • Candles and incense (used or unused)
  • Hookah pipes (used or unused)
  • Outdoor grills (charcoal or propane)
  • Items with an open heating element (i.e. George Foreman Grills)
  • Pets (Other than fish in a 10-gallon tank or less)
  • Extension cords
  • Weapons
  • Drugs or drug paraphernalia
  • Beer pong table, funnel, kegs, etc. (regardless of age)
  • Alcohol
  • Non-prescription drugs
  • Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs), including but not limited to e-scooters, e-bikes, hoverboards, electric skateboards, motorcycles, mopeds, and segways are not permitted inside residential buildings
  • Lava lamps or lights with halogen bulbs

Note: students may not have prohibited items even if used for decorative purposes only (i.e. empty alcohol bottles).

Vendor Information

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Property Insurance

Via On-Campus Housing Portal

Personal property insurance is strongly recommended should any valuable belongings become stolen or damaged.

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Laundry Services

Ongoing

Tide Cleaners is the only approved laundry service for resident students. By enrolling in Tide Cleaners laundry service, you save up to 80 more hours over the academic year!

Students, Faculty & Staff bring dirty laundry to our secured laundry lockers conveniently located across campus. Tide Cleaners separates by color, then washes, dries, and folds your clothes into a tidy package for return to campus two business days later. Service runs August-May.

On-Campus Housing Portal

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.

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