Division of Campus Life
Residential Life

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. 

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 2025 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. 

Check-in LocationResidence Halls
Grad Center EGrad Center A, Grad Center B, Grad Center C, Grad Center D, Gregorian Quad A, Gregorian Quad B, Chen Hall, Danoff Hall
Minden Hall111 Brown, 219 Bowen, 315 Thayer, Machado, Minden Hall, Sternlicht Commons, West House
Wayland ArchBuxton 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 OrchardYoung Orchard 2, Young Orchard 4, Young Orchard 10, Perkins, King House, Barbour Hall/Apts

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.

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.