We are excited to welcome you and your family to IU Bloomington!
Move-in is a day full of excitement and bittersweet emotions for both students and families. IU Housing is here to help, and we've included everything you need to know to make your experience a success.
Take a few minutes to review the information and tips below so you come to campus feeling confident and prepared.
Monday, Aug. 3: Moving from summer-term housing
Summer-term housing students move to their academic year assignments, including athletes who stayed over the summer and Groups Scholars program students as needed.
Sunday, Aug. 9 and Friday, Aug. 14: Sponsored groups
Centralized check-in for sponsored groups such as international students, Marching Hundred, and specific LLCs. Check in at the Alice McDonald Nelson Building, 801 N. Eagleson Ave. Free parking will be available in the ST spaces on Eagleson or the CH spaces in the lot to the west of the building. Limited short term paid parking via ParkMobile is available on Law Lane.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 and Wednesday, Aug. 19: Grand Move-In
Grand Move-In for all remaining students. Check in at Simon-Skjodt Assembly Hall, 1001 E 17th St. on your assigned day and during your designated time block before you go to your residence hall. To support a smooth move-in for everyone, please arrive as scheduled. Students who arrive early may be asked to return at their assigned time. (Students will sign up for their move-in date and time over the summer. Keep an eye out for more information when and how to sign up from your IU email.)
Check-in times are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, and Wednesday, August 19. Please arrive at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall during your Move-In Appointment window. If you arrive after 4 p.m., you will go straight to your center desk to check in.
When you arrive in Bloomington, you must enter centralized check-in from the SR 45/46 Bypass at Gate 11, Purple Lot. Proceed to the parking area in the Green Lot. Follow the signs outside of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for correct entrance to complete your housing check-in.
After you check in at Simon-Skjodt Assembly Hall, go to your residence hall (one vehicle per family), to unload and go. After you unload your belongings, your vehicle should be moved to a designated parking garage or parking lot.
Thursday, Aug. 20 and after: After Grand Move-In
Residents arriving after Wednesday, August 19, will go directly to the center desk of their assigned residence hall to check in.
Monday Aug. 24: First day of classes
Please note: Early arrival is not available to all students. Only those approved as part of specific sponsored groups may arrive early. Students cannot request early arrival on their own. If you are part of an approved group, your sponsor will provide details, including whether any early arrival fee applies.
Incoming students should arrive and move in by the evening of Wednesday, August 19, to ensure they attend their first floor meeting in their residence center.
A move-in appointment is the date and time you select in the move-in portal. This is the date and time you should plan to arrive on campus and check in.
You can sign up for a move-in appointment once you have your official housing assignment.
You are able to make changes to the date and time you selected by going back into the move-in portal.
No, only those that are part of a sponsored group are able to move in early.
Yes, if you are approved to move in early, you will receive a daily fee based on the rate category of your housing assignment. This will be charged from the day you check in until the contract starts.
Yes, students can utilize our Ship-to-School partner Guys and Dollies immediately since items are stored off-site and arranged to be brought to student rooms once they have moved in. Residence centers will begin accepting packages for residents no earlier than Monday, August 10. Students must have their room assignment before being able to ship items since the exact building address is required.
Yes, just ensure you know the proper check-in location before arriving at your residence hall.
We suggest students bring 2–3 friends or family members to assist with the move-in process.
All maintenance trouble will need to be submitted via the maintenance request form. If the request is an emergency, speak to the center desk of your building after submitting the ticket.
It is advisable to protect personal belongings in case of flood, fire, theft, or other unexpected events that may occur in or around university housing. As our resident, you're eligible to purchase coverage through GradGuard's student renters insurance program.
Room changes can only be made by setting up an appointment with the residence life coordinator at the center desk of your assigned building. However, room changes will be based on availability and the process would not start until a minimum of 3 weeks after move in.
You will move into your original housing assignment when you arrive to campus.
No, all university-provided furniture must stay in the space. If any pieces are missing upon arrival, you should report this to your center desk to ensure you are not charged at the end of the year for the missing furniture.
This answer varies depending on the residence hall and room type. Not all rooms can accommodate the same type of lofts and layouts.
You can put your lofting request in through our third-party company Bedloft. Microwave and fridge combos can also be ordered through Bedloft.
Residence hall rooms come with a closet or wardrobe, desk, chair, single bed with extra-long twin mattress, wastebasket, window coverings, and Wi-Fi.
More specific information about the rules for living on campus can be found on our policies webpage.
To protect the health and safety of everyone, we cannot permit some items in the buildings. These lists of necessary, optional, and prohibited items will help you determine what you need to leave at home.
Please note that all electrical appliances must be:
More information about university safety policies and Indiana codes is available from the Office of Insurance, Loss Control & Claims.
The university does not assume responsibility for any loss to person(s) or personal property. It is recommended that you maintain adequate public liability insurance coverage and renters insurance coverage for your personal property. IU recommends GradGuard as the preferred vendor.
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