Fall 2023 Move In

Residents in buildings with scheduled move-in appointments and those in buildings without designated appointment times (open for check-in between 9 am and 5 pm) will follow distinct move-in procedures.

Residents in appointment move-in communities and those in open move-in communities (open for check-in between 9 am and 5 pm) will follow distinct move-in procedures.

First-year student move-in appointments run Tuesday, Aug. 15 to Thursday, Aug. 17 and are designed to help residents settle in and prepare for Bearcats Welcome. Students can sign up for a move-in appointment in their housing portal beginning July 24. 

Resident Advisors will lead floor meetings in all residence halls at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17. First-year students are required to attend.

After August 17, students should go directly to their community for check-in and unloading if they arrive between 9 am. and 4 p.m. If you arrive after this time, please refer to the after-hours arrival information.

Students arriving after hours who are assigned an appointment move-in community should report to their community's service center to complete check-in. Service centers will maintain 24-hour staffing. 

Students arriving after hours who are assigned an open move-in community should make every effort to arrive at their communities between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. to ensure a smooth move-in experience. Students whose plans must include arrival outside this timeframe must contact the housing office in advance to coordinate their check-in. 

Drop-n-go 2-hour appointments for local residents will allow students to get their belongings moved in and do as much set-up as time allows - before general move-in starts. They will return home and may take residency any time after Aug. 18 at 4 p.m.

Drop-n-go appointments are available Aug. 12 and 13. Appointments last 2 hours and occur between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Drop-n-go is for local residents to get their belongings moved in and do as much set up as time allows - before general move-in starts. They will return home and may take residency any time after Aug. 15 at 4 p.m.

Students in our open move-in communities will generally follow this process:

• Students should go to their designated check-in location (Campus Green garage, Calhoun garage, Stratford garage, etc.). Refer to your DashPass for this information. 
• Students will be released in groups to go to their halls for unloading vehicles. 
• After unloading vehicles, students with parking passes should park in their designated locations. Guests may park in the check-in garages.

Students in communities that require move-in appointments will generally follow this process:

• Students should go to their designated check-in location. Refer to your DashPass for this information. (Campus Green garage, Calhoun garage, Stratford garage, etc.).  
• Students will be released in groups to go to their halls for unloading vehicles. 
• After unloading vehicles, students with parking passes should park in their designated locations. Guests may park in the check-in garages.

• Calhoun Hall
• Campus Recreation Center Hall
• Dabney Hall
• Daniels Hall
• Marian Spencer Hall
• Morgens Hall
• Schneider Hall
• Scioto Hall
• Siddall
• Stratford Heights
• The Deacon
• Turner Hall
• U Square Apartments
• University Park Apartments 

Upon checking into Campus Core, first-year students will utilize their DashPass, which is emailed to their UC email accounts during the first week of August. This pass is designed to streamline check-in procedures, manage traffic flow, and provide essential contact information for on-site staff.

Your DashPass, attached to the pre-arrival instructions, contains the following details:

• Queue Location: Your initial stop, typically a garage where you'll queue and complete the check-in process.
• Building Location: Indicates your assigned community, aiding traffic directors in guiding you to the unloading area.
• Unloading Location: Specifies the designated area near your building where vehicle unloading is permitted.
• Check-In Code: A personalized QR code for efficient scanning by our staff, facilitating a quick check-in.
• Student Housing Information: Your personal details, including name and contact information, for communication while you're away from your vehicle.

We strongly recommend printing your DashPass and bringing it to check-in for a smooth and efficient arrival experience.

• Do not bring tall vehicles to check-in, such as U-Hauls, tall trucks, etc. You will be going through garages. For information about the height limits of UC garages, please refer to the Parking Services locations page. 
• You may be queued in the garage for check-in for some time. Be sure your car has plenty of gas, you've eaten, and have taken care of any other urgent needs before entering!
• Bringing your own cart can speed up your move! 
  
• Prepare for inclement weather.
• Recycle your cardboard: There are recycling bins located near each campus residence hall. Please use these bins to dispose of any cardboard boxes and other recyclable materials from move-in.