MOVE-IN
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 24-28, 2022.
In early August, students will be contacted 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 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.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Follow the recommended CDC guidelines related to travel and covid-19 testing located on the Housing Health and Safety Page. Please note this information may change, so check back prior to traveling to campus.
Complete your pre-check-in form
Check your assignment and roommate information
- Plan to ship your belongings
Select your move-in time slot (available in August)
- Rent a refrigerator and microwave
- Arrange to loft your bed
- Pre-order textbooks

MOVE-IN DAY
Move in Maps (available in July) 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.
Curbside street parking is available at city parking meters. The bagged meters are for your use.
Display your unloading permit in your car window.
CHECK-In
Download the ResponsiBLUE app to your electronic device and plan to completet before check in.
Move-in helpers ishould download the guest app and plan to complete it prior to entering the building.
Use your Mcard( if you have one)to enter the building and follow signs to the check-in location.
Sanitized 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 long-term parking .
Be sure to complete your Room Inventory Form (RCI). If your room requires any repairs, report them using the online FIXIT form. Forms should be returned to the community center within 48 hours of your move-in.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 29, 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 12 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.
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.
Visit the MHousing policies page for further information about what to expect regarding the condition of your living space at move-out.
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.
MOVE IN MAPS
Will be available July 2022