Move-In Information

Office of Residential Life

Three students in front of Manor Hall on move-in day

Fall move-in dates

  • New students: Sunday, August 31, 2025 (between 8 a.m. and noon)
    You'll receive your time slot (and plenty of other information!) via email prior to Move-in Day. When you come to campus, stop by Anderson Center to check in and grab your keys!
  • Returning students:
    • Sunday, August 31: Check in at Anderson Center any time between noon and 5 p.m.
    • Monday, September 1: Check in at West Hall 106-A anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday, September 2: Check in at West Hall 106-A anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Students who are part of an authorized early arrival group (football, soccer, volleyball, student leaders, international students, cheer, etc.) will move in prior to the August 31 Move-in Day. Students in these groups will receive information from their coaches, group advisor, or director, including the date and time of move-in and instructions for the process.

Look for our email with move-in day logistics

All new and returning students will receive a very detailed email from Residential Life that will walk you through everything you need to know about move-in day logistics. The email will include information on: 

  • Hall, room, and roommate assignments
  • Good-to-know info (i.e., approved appliances, room dimensions, etc.)
  • Key packets
  • Dorm room bedding, care packages
  • Early arrival details
  • Student I.D. cards
  • Addresses for pick-up locations
  • Parking info and State Fair traffic
  • Elevators, moving bins, move-in day supplies
  • Piper football players helping on move-in day
  • All move-in day details

Spring move-in dates

Joining us on campus in the spring? Residence halls will open on January 18, 2025, for all students. Look out for the email (detailed above) for more information about the move-in process.