Returning Student Move-In will take place on Friday, August 23, Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25. Your check-in location is determined by where you are assigned to live for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
South 40 Residents
Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24: Students who live on the South 40 will check in at the DUC. From there, they will travel to their residence hall to move in.
Sunday, August 25: Students will check in on the South 40 at Summer Programs and Conference Services or the Residential Life Center.
Northside
This includes the Village House, Lopata House, House 5, House 22 Millbrook Apartments, Village East Apartments, Chapter Houses/Upper Row
Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24: Students who live on the Northside will check in at the DUC. From there, they will travel to their residence hall to move in.
Sunday, August 25: Students who live on the Northside will check in at Village House.
Off-campus apartments
This includes Greenway, The Lofts, Rosedale, University Drive
Friday, August 23, Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25: Students who live in Off-Campus Apartments can go directly to your residential community to check in. You will need to complete the Express Check-In on the Housing Portal upon arrival. If you encounter any difficulties with the Express Check-In, you can contact visit any Residential Life Office or contact Residential Life for more assistance. Students who live in Greenway, Rosedale and, U Drive will be issued a physical mailbox key and a parking permit, instructions for how to sign up for one will be sent to your WashU email.
Returning Student check-in will take place at the Danforth University Center. Students can park in the Simon Lot (Lot 35) in front of Simon Hall to check in. This year, returning students are encouraged to sign up for a timeslot to check-in. Returning Students who live on the South 40 and the Northside (except Chapter Houses) can select their move-in date and time slot beginning on July 8, 2024 at 9AM through the Housing Portal. Students who live in Off-Campus Apartments (Greenway, U-Drive, The Lofts, and Rosedale) should not select a timeslot.
Getting to campus
If you are being dropped off via rideshare (Lyft/Uber) use “Danforth University Center” as your destination. After checking-in, you will proceed to your unloading zone as listed on the parking placard you receive at check-in.
Once you complete check-in, you will travel to your residential area to unload any belongings. Red bins and dollies will be available in areas to use for assistance.
Movers will not be available for returning student move-in. You can access a red bin or dolly for move-in.
Red bins
South 40 Residents: Red bins and dollies will be available for check-out in Ursa’s Fireside on Friday, August 23, Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Village House, Lopata House, Chapter Facilities, On-Campus Apartments (Millbrook, Village East): Red bins and dollies will be available for check out in Village House on Friday, August 23, Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Off-Campus Apartments (The Lofts, Greenway Apartments, Rosedale Court Apartments): Red bins and dollies will be available at The Lofts and Greenway. Red bins and dollies are not available at Rosedale Court Apartments.
After hours check-in (South 40 & Northside
If you are unable to arrive during our regular check-in times, red bins and dollies will not be available for check-out. However, we do have options for you to be able to complete your check-in.
You can complete check-in and receive your room key at the Summer Programs and Conference Services Office located in Umrath House on South 40. Please make sure that you have your WashU student ID.
After hours check-in times
- Friday, August 23, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 24, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Sunday, August 25, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Early arrivals
Residential Life is no longer processing Early Arrival Requests.
Frequently asked questions
You can ship items to campus however, we cannot place any items in your room ahead of your arrival.
No, we will not provide movers on these days. You will have the option of checking out red bins and dollies to assist you with moving in your items. You can see locations, dates, and times below.
Additional information
Vaccination and immunization records
Upload Your Vaccination Records to Health Services Portal
See information here about how to upload your records and what is required of you prior to coming to campus.
Renter’s insurance through GradGuard
WashU has partnered with GradGuard to offer renter’s insurance to students. You can obtain renter’s insurance through GradGuard via the Request Forms tab on the Housing Portal.
The Office of Residential Life strongly recommends that all students obtain renter’s insurance prior to their scheduled move-in date and time either through GradGuard or another provider of their choice to be covered in the event of theft, destruction, or loss of money, valuables, or other personal property belonging to, or in the custody of a student.
Bike registration
For students who bring bikes on campus, WashU provides free bike registration. If you are a Danforth Campus student, faculty or staff member who will park your bike on campus, it’s mandatory to register your bike with WashU and clearly display the registration shield on your bike.
Displaying a registration shield helps protect your bike from theft and facilitates the recovery of lost or stolen bikes. It also allows WashU to contact the owners of bikes that were impounded due to improper parking, (blocking pedestrian access, for example).
If you aren’t sure about bringing a bike, consider renting a bike from a student-owned business, WashU Bear Bikes. Bears Bikes exist today to help the Washington University community move sustainably. No need to bring one with you, it’s already here!
Page updated May 28, 2024
Room condition reporting
Residential Life will work diligently ensure your room is in the best possible condition for your arrival. You are also expected to assess the condition of your room at the time of move-in. Each resident must complete the Room Condition Report (RCR) within 48-72 hours of occupancy.