Overview
Housing assignments and move-in instructions will be emailed to first-year and transfer students in early August. Your assignment information includes your residence hall name and room number, private mailbox address, the name, email address, and phone number of your roommate(s), and complete move-in instructions, including your assigned move-in time. First-year domestic students will also receive additional move-in documents in the mail.
While first-year students and transfer students have different move-in dates, all other information on this page applies to all students moving onto campus.
Before You Arrive
Before you leave home, make sure you have the following with you:
- Tracking numbers for packages and total number of packages
- Move-in information
- Directions to campus (staging area/key pickup area)
- Install the GET mobile app on your phone and set up your mobile Commodore Card in your phone’s digital wallet
- Car hangtag (first-year domestic students only)
- VUceptor letter containing contact information and group number (first-year students only)
OR
- Transfer Student Leader contact information and transfer group number (transfer students only)
Move-In Dates
International First-Year Student Move-In: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Transfer Student Move-In: Friday, August 21, 2026
First-Year Student Move-In: Saturday, August 22, 2026
*Students will be provided with a specific move-in time with their room assignment information.
(First-year students between 7 a.m. and noon & Transfer students between 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.)
What to Bring
What to Bring | What Not to Bring |
| Bedding: Twin size linens, pillows, pillowcases, and blankets | Hot plates, toaster ovens, portable grills, popcorn poppers, or anything with exposed heating elements |
| Toiletries, shower caddy, towels, shower shoes, personal items | Electric heaters or air conditioners |
| Prescriptions (minimum 30-day supply, bottles, and medical records) | Electric personal transportation vehicles (scooters, hoverboards, etc.) |
| Cleaning supplies (broom, dustpan, cloths, disinfecting wipes) | Weightlifting equipment |
| Non-disposable straws, dishware, and cutlery | Bed lofts |
| Headphones | Hot tubs |
| Rain gear/umbrella | Halogen lamps |
| Bicycle and U-shaped lock | Candles, incense, oil lamps, or anything with open flames |
| Laundry basket and detergent | Cut trees, wreaths, and greenery |
| Snacks, beverages, airtight food storage containers | Firearms or other weapons |
| Small first aid kit | Fireworks |
| Clothes hangers | Dartboards |
| Rubber mallet (for lofting/unlofting bed) | Removing university-issued mattresses or furniture |
| Removable adhesive for mounting posters | Wireless routers, access points, or wireless printers |
| Tension rods and curtains | |
| School supplies | |
| Computer and cables (no routers/printers/Chromecast) | |
| Refrigerator (≤ 4.0 cu ft, < 6 years old) | |
| Microwave (≤ 800W, ≤ 1 cu ft) | |
| TV (IPTV available; Roku may be needed) | |
| Three-way adapter | |
| Power strips (15 amps / 1800 watts, with breaker) | |
All university furniture must stay in your room. We recommend settling in first and taking a look at your space before deciding if you’d like to bring any additional items.