Students load a moving box on Move-In Day.

Move-in

Learn what to pack, how to get here and what to do so that your transition to campus can be stress-free

Pre-arrival resources

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Please note! All of the dates for Move-In 2025 are currently tentative at this moment.

Move-In dates & times

Move-In for Fall 2025 is scheduled for August 12th (Early Move-In and LLC/TCs), August 13-14th (Freshman), and August 15-17th (Upper-Level). The time slots for each day starts at 8 AM and the last timeslot starts at 4 PM. This dedicated time slot ensures a smooth and organized arrival process, allowing you to settle into your new residence hall seamlessly. We understand the excitement and perhaps a touch of nervousness that comes with a new chapter, and we're here to make this experience as comfortable as possible. Mark your calendars, pack your essentials, and get ready for a warm welcome to your home away from home.

What to expect

Prepare for an effortless transition to your new academic journey! Our friendly staff will be on hand to assist you, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the move-in process. 

  • Vinyl bins will be available for you to check out during your appointment.
  • If you did not receive your Student ID card during Orientation, we highly encourage all residents to visit the Cardinal Card Office prior to or immediately after checking-in in order to collect their Student ID Card, as several halls require this ID card in order to access the building after move-in.

Transportation & Parking

In order for traffic to flow smoothly during move-in, we have created a specific set of driving instructions for each residence hall. Be sure to print your hall's traffic map in advance, as GPS and Google Maps instructions are not necessarily the same as our move-in traffic flow. You can also keep an eye out during move-in for your hall's color-specific directional signage along the main streets leading into campus.

Unloading

After arriving at your residence hall for your move-in appointment, please be sure to print and display our temporary parking pass [PDF] on your dashboard. 

The pass will be valid only for one hour during your appointment.

Parking after unloading

  • Residents and families on the West side of campus may take advantage of free parking in the yellow lot parking in the yellow lot behind Bettie Johnson Hall (401 W. Cardinal Blvd) following their appointment. This includes:
    • Louisville Hall, Billy Minardi, Community Park, Kurz Hall, University Pointe, Cardinal Towne, and Bettie Johnson
  • Residents and families on the East side of campus may take advantage of free parking in the green lot parking in the green lot on Brook Street across from the SGA/Parkway Intramural Complex (2400 S Brook St.) following their appointment. This includes:
    • Belknap Village North, Belknap Village South, Denny Crum, and Unitas Tower