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Move In Sign-Up

A page within Residence Life

New Students

Please review the information provided in order to determine the time that best meets your needs, then select your move-in time. We encourage you to arrive between August 28 and August 31. New Student Orientation will begin on the afternoon of August 31. Student meal plans will become active on the evening of August 28.

Returning Students

You should plan to arrive to campus between the afternoon of Sept 1 and Sept 2. Parking, meal plans, and campus resources will be more easily available to you during this time.

Early Arrival Housing 

Early arrival times are August 23 to August 27 between 10am-6pm. We must keep these numbers reduced, so please only do so, if needed. Limited services will be available on campus (desk hours, food availability, staff accessibility). 

  • If you are an individual student hoping to arrive early. Please sign up for an Early Arrival time here Please note you will be billed $26 a night prior to 8/28.  
  • Meal plans do not start until the evening of 8/28.
  • There is no move-in help for students arriving earlier than 8/28
  • If you have already been approved to move to campus early due to a campus-affiliated group, you do not need to sign up again (Athletics, Band, Resident Assistants, International students, etc.).
  • To access your room prior to 8/28, you must sign up for early arrival housing regardless of if you will be sleeping in your room or fully moving in.

Move In Dates and Times

All halls will be available for move-in at the following times (These are arrival times for check in):

August 28: 2-4pm

August 29: 10am-2pm

August 30: 10am-2pm

August 31: 10am-2pm

September 1: 10am-2pm

September 2: 10am-2pm

Spaces are limited per hall each day due to parking lot capacity. We encourage flexibility with your desired date of arrival. 

All first year students are encouraged to arrive by 2 p.m. on Sat, August 31 to participate in New Student Orientation. 

Returning students are encouraged to arrive after Saturday afternoon, August 31 and Sunday, September 1.

Parking information
Angell, Hutchison R1 Lot 
Drake

R2 Lot

Eagle  R3 Lot
Reuter, Sanford 

R4 Lot

Coate  R8 Lot
Laux, Sanford C12 Lot
Wentz C11 Lot 
O.White C3 Lot

Color Coded Parking Map

Check in at your residence hall

Students should bring their campus Eagle ID card to the check in designated for their residence hall. In most cases, this is the front desk or near the front entrance of the hall.

If a student does not have their ID, we encourage you to stop by the Eagle ID Office located in the Student Union prior to moving in. For more information about the Eagle IDs, please visit their website.

Move in!

Unload your vehicle and get settled in your new home! Your Resident Assistant will be close by to welcome you and share opportunities to get connected.

Reminder: When your move in is complete, move your vehicle out of the unloading lots to allow for other students to arrive and use the spaces.

Sign Up Links

Sign up links will be available and sent to your UWL student email address the week of July 8.