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 Tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire 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 “F” or “E” 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 “E” or “C.”
  • 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 “F” or “E” 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 “E” or “C.”
  • 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 “O” 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 “O”.
  • 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 – 5:00 pm

Returning Student Move In: August 29-30, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

  • Park in Parking Lot “Q” 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 “Ronald Reed, Jr Way” or “SE University Dr.” off of Mitchell Ave. to access Leaverton. Use 50th street off of Mitchell Ave. to access Vartabedian & Scanlon Halls.

Blum Union – Parking Lots “D” & “G”

  • University Police Department – Student ID creation
  • Esry Health Center – Immunization Records

Scanlon Hall

  • Parking Lot “O” – Unloading Zone and Permanent Parking

Leaverton Hall

  • Parking Lot “F” – Unloading Zone
  • Parking Lot “E” & “C” – Permanent Parking

Vartabedian Hall

  • Parking Lot “Q” – Unloading Zone & Permanent Parking

Please be respectful of marked parking spaces for physical plant, dining services, and accessible parking.  These will all be monitored throughout move-in.

If you cannot make your recommended move-in time, that’s 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’t 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