2025 Fall Move-In Guide
Before You Arrive:
- Be sure you have access to your Shepherd email & have checked messages from Residence Life.
- Still packing? Check out our What to Pack guide. Only Potomac Place has an elevator, so please pack thoughtfully in containers that are easier to move.
- Download 2 apps to your phone:
- HID Mobile Access —used to have building access or Boteler Service Center access for WestWoods residents. The day before your arrival, an activation code will be sent to your email.
- Corq—used to check-in to the residence hall with the staff. It is also a great way to learn what is happening around campus throughout the year.
- Ensure you have your Rambler ID card, as you will need it to check-in. If you don’t have one, visit the Wellness Center to pick up or replace it before check-in.
When To Arrive:
Returning Students: |
You can sign up for a check-in time block on the Good Living Portal. For returning students, move-in occurs Friday, August 22, through Sunday, August 24, during designated hours. New students are prioritized for Thursday, August 21. |
New Students: |
No need to sign up for a check-in time if you are arriving on Thursday, August 21. Simply arrive during the time frame identified below according to your room location. The first number of your room assignment indicates the floor you will live on; for example, room 214 is located on the second floor. |
Early Arrival Students: |
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New Student Arrival Times on Thursday, August 21:
For Potomac Place new student residents only:
| Residents who live on: | Check-in during this time: |
| 5th floor | 9:30am – 10:45am |
| 4th floor | 10:45am – noon |
| 3rd floor | noon – 1:15pm |
| 2nd floor | 1:15pm – 2:00pm |
For new student residents at all other halls:
| Residents who live on | Check-in during this time |
| 3rd floor | 9:30am – 11:00am |
| 2nd floor | 11:00am – 12:30pm |
| 1st floor | 12:30pm – 2:00pm |
Where to Check-In (Please Make Sure You Have Your Rambler)
| If you live here | Go here first to check-in | At this address |
| Boteler, Lurry, Martin, Moler, or Yost (WestWoods suites) | Boteler Hall office | 33 Campus Hill Drive |
| Dunlop or Printz apartments | Printz Hall lobby | 554 University Drive |
| Miller Hall | Miller Hall – Res Life Office | 202 North Duke Street |
| Potomac Place | Potomac Place lobby | 170 West Campus Drive |
| Shaw Hall | Shaw Hall lobby | 117 West Campus Drive |
| Thacher Hall | Thacher Hall lobby | 127 West Campus Drive |
Move-In Instructions:
- Keep your Rambler (Student ID) in an easy to find spot
- Make sure you have downloaded the HID and CORQ apps to your phone
- Once it is your move-in time block, arrive at your residence hall and park in the nearby unloading zone. This time block is your arrival time – once everything is unloaded, please take your time to get unpacked and settled in.
- With your Rambler, head to the check-in station for your residence hall (follow signs)
- Speak with a residence life staff member, who will check you in and update your Rambler
- Unload your vehicle and move all cars to H-Lot for extended parking.
- Move your belongings into your room and unpack – welcome home! Only Potomac Place has an elevator.
Residence Life Quick Links
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