Division of Campus Life
Residential Life
Fall Opening
Move-in Details (Incoming Students)
Information for incoming first year and transfer students moving in on August 27, 2025
Move-in for first-year, transfer, and visiting students will take place on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
To ensure a smooth check-in process, we ask that all students indicate a specific check-in time using the Check-in Time Slots form, which will become available after housing assignments are released. Each student's check-in area is based on their residence hall location. Please note that all students must review and sign the 2025 - 2026 Housing Agreement in the housing portal before selecting a move-in time slot or requesting early arrival housing.
First Year Check-in Locations
| Check-in Location | Residence Halls |
|---|---|
| Alumnae Hall | Andrews, Miller, Metcalf |
| Emery-Woolley | Emery, Woolley, Morriss, Champlin, New Pembroke 1, 2, and 4 |
| Keeney Quad | Archibald-Bronson, Everett-Poland, Jameson-Mead, Wayland House |
Click the Check-in Location link above to see a map of the location and recommended parking areas.
Transfer and Visiting Check-in Locations
| Check-in Location | Residence Halls |
|---|---|
| Alumnae Hall | 219 Bowen, Machado House |
| Emery-Woolley | Minden Hall, New Pembroke 3 |
| Keeney Quad | Buxton House, Caswell Hall, Diman House, Harkness House Hegeman Hall, Hope College, Marcy House, Olney House, Sears House, Slater Hall, Wayland House |
| Grad Center E Key Office | Barbour Hall, Chen Family Hall, Danoff Hall, Grad Center A, B, C, and D, Gregorian Quad A and B, Perkins Hall, Young Orchard 2, 4, and 10 |
Students approved to arrive early for a University-sponsored activity, such as a pre-orientation program or a fall varsity athletic team, do not need to sign up for a move-in time slot. Students approved to arrive early will receive directions from our office in their approval notice.
Late Check-in (5:30pm - 6am)
A limited number of time slots will be available for students arriving from 5:30pm - 6am via the Check-in Time Slots form. Students who arrive during this time will check in at the Residential Life Key Office located on the 3rd floor of Grad Center E (42 Charlesfield Street).
Move-in Details (Returning Students)
Information for returning students moving in on August 30, 2025
Move in for Fall 2024 for returning students takes place on Saturday, August 30, 2025. To ensure a smooth check-in process, we ask that all students indicate a specific check-in time using the Fall 2024 Check-in Time Slots form, which will soon be accessible within the Forms process on the housing portal.
Each student's check-in area is based on their residence hall location. Please note that all students must review and sign the 2025 - 2026 Housing Agreement in the housing portal before selecting a move-in time slot or requesting early arrival housing.
Parking locations are located on our Move in Parking Lot and Check-in Location Map
| Check-in Location | Residence Halls |
|---|---|
| Grad Center E | Grad Center A, Grad Center B, Grad Center C, Grad Center D, Gregorian Quad A, Gregorian Quad B, Chen Hall, Danoff Hall |
| Minden Hall | 315 Thayer, Minden Hall, Sternlicht Commons |
| Smith Buonanno | 111 Brown, Machado, 219 Bowen, West House |
| Wayland Arch | Buxton House, Caswell Hall, Chapin House, Diman House, Goddard House, Harkness House, Hegeman Hall, Hope College, Littlefield Hall, Marcy House, Olney House, Sears House, Slater Hall, Wayland House |
| Young Orchard | Young Orchard 2, Young Orchard 4, Young Orchard 10, Perkins, King House, Barbour Hall/Apts |
Students approved to arrive early for a University-sponsored activity, such as a pre-orientation program or a fall varsity athletic team, do not need to sign up for a move-in time slot. Students approved to arrive early will receive directions from our office in their approval notice.