Move-In can be both a fun and stressful time for everyone. Please review the information thoroughly for instructions on the move-in process for the 2026-2027 academic year. After move-in, students are encouraged to attend the many events throughout the week and during Griffon Edge. Students also will have an opportunity to meet their Resident Assistants (RAs) and other floor-mates during a mandatory floor meeting on August 20. Students are invited to an Ice Cream Social immediately after the floor meeting.
New Students
- Move-In is August 26, 2026 from 8:00 a.m.-noon
- Your floor and room number determine your recommended check-in time.
- Please check in at your building unless communicated otherwise.
- You must be enrolled in courses, have submitted your Meningococcal immunization records to Esry Health Center, and completed the before receiving your keys.
Returning Students
- Move-In is August 29 & August 30, 2026 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Your floor and room number determine your recommended check-in time.
- Please check in at your building unless communicated otherwise.
- You must be enrolled in courses before receiving your keys.
Move-In Specifics
New Student Move In: August 26, 8:00 a.m.-noon
Returning Student Move In: August 29-30, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Park in Parking Lot 鈥淔鈥� or 鈥淓鈥� in front of Leaverton Hall at your recommended move-in time.
- Proceed to the front desk in lobby of your assigned building.
- Unload your belongings from your vehicle.
- Immediately after your items have been taken to your room, please move your car to the designated parking area in Parking Lot 鈥淓鈥� or 鈥淐.鈥�
- If you do not have your student ID then you will need to get a student ID from the Police Department on the 2nd floor of Blum Union.
- Unpack, decorate, and get to know your new roommate!
New Student Move In: August 26, 8:00 a.m.-noon
Returning Student Move In: August 29-30, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Park in Parking Lot 鈥淔鈥� or 鈥淓鈥� in front of Leaverton Hall at your recommended move-in time.
- Proceed to the front desk in lobby of your assigned building.
- Unload your belongings from your vehicle.
- Immediately after your items have been taken to your room, please move your car to the designated parking area in Parking Lot 鈥淓鈥� or 鈥淐.鈥�
- If you do not have your student ID then you will need to get a student ID from the Police Department on the 2nd floor of Blum Union.
- Unpack, decorate, and get to know your new roommate!
New Student Move In: August 26, 8:00 a.m.-noon
- Proceed directly to Parking Lot 鈥淥鈥� behind Scanlon Hall at your recommended move-in time.
- At the designated unloading zone, Griffon Greeters will assist with taking your up to your assigned room.
- Immediately after your items have been unloaded, please move your car to the designated parking area in Parking Lot 鈥淥鈥�.
- Ensure all of your personal belongings have made it to your room, then go to the Game Room in the Lobby to receive a new student ID. It will open your door in addition to its other uses.
- Unpack, decorate, and get to know your new roommate!
Returning Students: August 23-24, 8:00 am 鈥� 5:00 pm
Returning Student Move In: August 29-30, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Park in Parking Lot 鈥淨鈥� your recommended move-in time.
- Proceed to the Vartabedian Hall lobby.
- Unload your belongings from your vehicle.
- Unpack, decorate, and get to know your roommates!
Frequently Asked Questions
Blum Union 鈥� Parking Lots 鈥淒鈥� & 鈥淕鈥�
- University Police Department 鈥� Student ID creation
- Esry Health Center 鈥� Immunization Records
Scanlon Hall
- Parking Lot 鈥淥鈥� 鈥� Unloading Zone and Permanent Parking
Leaverton Hall
- Parking Lot 鈥淔鈥� 鈥� Unloading Zone
- Parking Lot 鈥淓鈥� & 鈥淐鈥� 鈥� Permanent Parking
Vartabedian Hall
- Parking Lot 鈥淨鈥� 鈥� Unloading Zone & Permanent Parking
Please be respectful of marked parking spaces for physical plant, dining services, and accessible parking.听 These will all be monitored throughout move-in.
If you cannot make your recommended move-in time, that鈥檚 okay! We understand that students and families are coming from all-over. Our recommended move-in times are there to help reduce bottlenecks within each building. If you are able to make your move-in time, please do! If you are running late or can鈥檛 make that time, come when you can.
A limited number of dollies and carts will be available at each building. We still recommend bringing your own if you have one!
What to bring
