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 26, followed by a Griffon Edge event.

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 29th-30th, 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

Please use the main campus entrance 鈥淩onald Reed, Jr Way鈥� or 鈥淪E University Dr.鈥� off of Mitchell Ave. to access Leaverton. Use 50th street off of Mitchell Ave. to access Vartabedian & Scanlon Halls.

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

What to Bring Infographic