Move-In Information for First-Year/Transfer Students

As you begin to think about moving into your new community, we encourage you to review the following move-in dates:

• First-Year International Student arrive on August 27th, 2025
• First-Year class and all transfer students arrive on August 29th, 2025

Starting August 1st, students may select their own arrival time in their student housing portal. On the main page of a student's housing portal, underneath the assignment tab, there is a drop-down menu where students can select and edit their arrival times. Arrival times have been staggered to reduce congestion and aid in a smooth move-in experience for all. Please plan to arrive on campus during your selected arrival window.

Although we can't wait to have you on campus, we are unable to permit any early individual move-ins outside of the above scheduled dates. If a student is permitted to move in earlier than the above dates due to affiliation with a specific program, that information will be communicated to them directly via their Union College email.

When arriving on campus during your scheduled move-in time, all first-year and transfer students will report to their assigned buildings.

At check-in, students will receive their room key and photo ID (if a photo is submitted ahead of time). Check-in will be broken up into several moving parts. We ask that all members of each family remain in their cars at their check-in location. While the student proceeds through our check-in process, receiving their key and ID, the other family members, along with the help of student volunteers, will empty their vehicle and send the belongings to their assigned room. All students will be able to park near their residence halls to unload their vehicles and must eventually move all empty vehicles to our designated move-in parking locations. Members of our team will be on-site to assist with directions to these parking locations.

Orientation Leaders (OLs) and Resident Assistants (RAs) will be on hand to assist with the move-in process. We encourage you to label all of your belongings with your name, building, and room number to ensure a smooth transition. You are welcome to bring family members or friends to assist you with your move.

Fox House Check-In Instructions:

1. Enter campus at Alexander Lane from Union Avenue and turn left onto South Lane

2. South Lane to South Terrace Lane and turn left

3. Stop at the unloading zone, and check-in tent (located directly on South Terrace Lane)

4. Unload car & check-in

5. Remove car from the unloading zone, and drive to our lot designated for long-term parking (Nott/Seward Parking Lot)

West College Check-In Instructions:

1. Turn onto the street Seward Place (intersects Union Street & Nott Street)

2. Turn into the parking lot entrance behind Davidson Hall. This entrance is the closest entrance to Union Street.

3. Follow directional signs and staff directions to check in and unload belongings at the other end of the parking lot

4. Unload car & check-in

5. Remove car from the unloading zone, and drive to our lot designated for long-term parking (Nott/Seward Parking Lot)

Richmond House Check Instructions:

1. Enter North Terrace Lane from Nott Street

2. Take second right on North Terrace lane to enter the Richmond House parking lot

3. Follow directional signs and staff directions to check in and unload belongings at the end of the parking lot

4. Unload car & check-in

5. Remove car from the unloading zone, and drive to our lot designated for long-term parking (Nott/Seward Parking Lot)

Transfer Students (not living in Richmond, West, of Fox):

All transfer students will check in at Richmond House and will receive individualized directions to their residence hall from the staff on site.

Directions to Fox House

Directions to West College

Directions to Richmond House