Move-In Day

When is Move-In Day?

New/Transfer Spring 2027 Students

Students who did not live on campus in Fall 2026 will move in on Monday, January 11 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Students will pick up their key and check-in the Residence Life Office (1st floor of Cantrell Hall)

All campus offices are open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., so you can pay your bill, turn in your health packet, pick up your iPad, pick up your parking pass, and take care of any last-minute tasks!

Returning Students

Residence Halls re-open for the Spring 2027 semester January 10 at 9 a.m. for returning students who lived on campus for the Fall 2026 semester. Cavs Card access will be restored at 9 a.m.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Assistant Director of Residence Life for your community or email wisehousing@uvawise.edu.

Move-in Day Office Hours (Fall Move-In)

The following offices will be open on Move-in weekend on Sunday, August 16 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to assist students and families with start of the semester items:

  • Admissions (Crockett Hall, 1st floor)
  • Bookstore (Slemp Student Center 1st floor)
  • Campus Police (Cantrell Hall, 1st floor)
  • Cashier's Office (Crockett Hall, 2nd floor)
  • Financial Aid (Crockett Hall, 1st floor)
  • Information Technology (Smiddy Hall, 2nd floor IT wing)
  • Mail & ID Services (Slemp Student Center, 4th floor)
  • Registrar (Crockett Hall, 2nd floor)
  • Advocacy & Opportunity (Cantrell Hall, 1st floor) will assist with questions about housing and health packets

What should I bring?

Consult the Guide to Campus Living and the Housing Agreement for policies and procedures, as well as approved and prohibited items, room dimensions, etc.  See the additional suggestions noted below.

Guide to Campus Living

Basic Necessities

Consider packing the following, be sure to check with your roommate to avoid duplicating what you bring.

  • Seasonally appropriate clothing
  • Sheets (twin, long)
  • Raincoat or umbrella
  • Clothes hangers
  • Toiletries
  • Blanket and pillow
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Storage containers
  • Laptop or tablet

Allowed Appliances

  • Refrigerator (may not exceed 4 cubic feet)
  • Microwave (may not exceed 800 watts)
  • Power strip with reset button (no extension cords)
  • Coffee pot
  • Iron
  • Lamp
  • Floor fan
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Electric razor
  • Television
  • Crockpot
  • Hair dryer
  • Toaster

Where can I park?

Follow the directions of Campus Police when you arrive for Move-In Day. Students and families should unload belongings and then move vehicles to the appropriate parking areas at Greear Gymnasium (for visitors) or the designated lots (for students).

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