Move-In Information
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WHEN:
Move-in Date:
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025
*Please monitor your University email and Housing Portal for more details.*
Move-in Dates:
- Monday, August 18th – Centennial Place
- Tuesday, August 19th – Living Learning Complex
- Wednesday, August 20th – Rawls, Smith, and South Halls
- Thursday, August 21st – Lambuth Campus
- Friday, August 22nd – Carpenter Complex and Park Avenue
Residents arriving on campus for the Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 academic year will be assigned a specific move-in time. Please monitor your University email account for more information.
If a student is unable to move in during the above dates and assigned time, then they will need to communicate via email with the Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) of their assigned residence hall. Appointments will be available on a limited basis.
WHERE:
The check-in location for each traditional residence hall is the parking lot near Carpenter Complex (CSH). Move-in maps will be available closer to the move-in dates.
*The check-in location for Park Ave Apartments will be located at GSFH*
» UofM Campus Map
» UofM Campus Parking Map
THE PROCESS:
- Students must arrive on their assigned date, during their assigned arrival window.
- University and community volunteers will unload your vehicle and move your items to
your room via a full-service move-in process.
- Pack your items into secure boxes.
- Label the boxes with your name, U-Number & room number.
- Make sure your boxes can fit into the moving carts (39"L x 28"W x 35"H). View more details about the moving carts here.
- All residents are limited to two (2) passenger vehicles and one (1) trip through the full-service move-in process. No U-Hauls, trailers or moving trucks/vans are allowed.
- If the student cannot arrive at their assigned date and time, then they should arrive
after 5 p.m. on their assigned date or any time after your designated move-in day.
- If you arrive after 5 p.m., please note that there will be no volunteers available to assist you as our move-in process will conclude at 4:30 p.m. each day.
Please continue to check your University email for more updates and information.
CHECK-IN:
To check in, you must:
- Have a valid University ID Card
- Be enrolled as a full-time student per your academic department at the time of check-in
- Have all immunizations required by state and University policies
- Have a completed Housing Contract for the semester
*Students who have not completed these items will not be able to complete their check-in and move into their housing assignment.
*If you require an early check-in, please monitor your University email for communication regarding the early check-in request form. Please note: The early check-in must be approved. You cannot move in early without department approval.
PREPARE:
- Make sure you've checked the What to Bring list for what to bring with you and what to leave at home.
- Check the housing portal for your assignment and roommate information. Reach out to your roommate about what shared items to bring.
- For convenient gated parking close to your residence hall, we recommend purchasing a Resident Priority Parking Pass. They will be available for purchase from Parking and Transportations Services.
- Read and understand our Housing Policies.
- Review your family's insurance policy or consider obtaining renter's insurance to protect your belongings.
- Check your memphis.edu email regularly as we will send important information about move-in.
