We’re excited to welcome you to your new home on campus! Time to start planning and get ready to move in. Mark your calendar for student move-in August 21-25, 2024.
As you sign your housing contract, you will be able to select a specific time slot for a day and time to move-in from time slots available. To smooth your move and ease traffic around the halls, all move-in times will be determined by your pre-selected time slots only.
Early Undergraduate Move-in for Fall
If you are part of a program that moves in early (for example, the U-M Marching Band), please contact your program directly for move-in details.
Move-in Welcome Team
If you would like to assist with move-in for fall and be able to move-in early, you will be able to sign-up during the contract process.
Move-in Day
- Move in Maps (available early August) and a good navigation app (like Waze) can assist you in navigating to Ann Arbor. Note there are traffic detours in place during move in.
- Arrive during your assigned move in time slot and day for a smooth move-in experience.
- Staff will be ready to greet you, assist with directing traffic, and guide you to the check-in station.
- Display your unloading permit in your car window
Check-in
- You will need your Mcard at Check-in. If you have not received your Mcard yet, you will receive your Mcard at check-in. Please bring another form of picture identification to check-in.
- Moving carts are available for your use.
- If you are unexpectedly delayed and arrive late, follow the posted signs for assistance.
After Check-in
- After unloading, please move vehicles away from the building to post check-in parking.
- Be sure to complete your online Room Inventory Form (RCI). If your room requires any repairs, report them using the online FIXIT form. Residents are responsible for the condition of the space upon move-out so this form is an important one to complete. Visit the MHousing policies page for further information about what to expect regarding the condition of your living space at move-out.
- Begin unpacking and getting settled into your room. We are happy to have you on campus and have a great semester. Go Blue!
Shipping & Storage
Our package rooms are unable to accept packages prior to August 26, so plan for your packages to arrive a little after you do.
John’s Pack and Ship (JPS), a university partner, can assist you with the shipping of your belongings. Boxes received at JPS by August 9 will be in your room when you arrive. Please note that JPS will not accept packages prior to July 1.
Refrigerator and Microwave Rental
If you would like to rent an appliance for your room, including refrigerators and microwaves, contact College Products. Please order by August 1st to guarantee delivery before move-in.
Bed Lofting
Your modular furniture can be set up in any of four approved configurations. You may be happy with your current configuration, but if you want to make a change, please review and follow all safety requirements and assembly instructions. For safety reasons, only the configurations presented here are allowed. You can check out which residence halls and apartments have which style of modular furniture here.
If you need assistance to have your furniture lofted or arranged before you arrive, please contact College Products.
Textbook Purchasing
Textbooks ordered through the University’s course materials partner, Barnes & Noble, can be shipped for free to their locations in the Michigan Union and Pierpont Commons. Look for a link in Wolverine Access where you find your course schedule. Free shipping to other locations on all orders over $49.
Renter's Insurance
We recommend that you register and insure all of your personal belongings. First check if your belongings are covered by an existing homeowners policy. If not, consider purchasing an individual policy. One option is GradGuard™, a service provided by Next Generation Insurance Group, LLC. It’s a specific Renters Insurance Plan designed especially for students.
Move-in Maps
Will be available July 2024.