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Move-In Instructions for 1 Forest Park Lane

Please read this entire page for detailed Move-In instructions, and review everything carefully so you can finalize your travel plans for a successful arrival. It is to your advantage to arrive when directed and follow our Move-In instructions precisely. 

Before You Arrive

Move-In Instructions by Arrival Date and Time

Your arrival process will depend on whether you arrive during assisted Move-in hours, House Office business hours or after the House Office is closed. 

Keeton House Hours 

Monday, August 17, 9 am - 8 pm 

Tuesday, August 18, 8 am - 8 pm 

Wednesday, August 19 through Saturday, August 22, 9 am - 8 pm 

Sunday, August 23, 10 am - 7 pm 

Tuesday, August 18

Arrival between 8:00a.m.-8:00p.m.

Arrival Location: 1 Forest Park Lane Unloading Area 

Check-in Location: Keeton House Office    

  • Arrive on campus and proceed to your residence hall unloading zone. You will sign out a cart or carts and unload your vehicle. You and your guests will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room.  
  • Once your vehicle is unloaded, proceed to Keeton House Office, your check-in location) to receive your keys, student ID, and other move-in materials.  
  • Once unloading is complete, follow directions to the end of the University Avenue Parking Lot. Information about your designated parking area can be found on the printable Move-In Ticket in the Housing and Dining Portal after August 1. 

Arrival on campus after 8:00p.m.

Arrival Location: 1 Forest Park Lane Unloading Area

The House Office will be closed 

  • When you get to your building, call the posted number for access to your room.  The GRF on call will assist you with accessing your room so you may unload your belongings.
  • Staff unloading assistance will not be available. You and your guests will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room. You will not receive your keys and/or student ID at this time
  • Once unloading is complete, move the vehicle to the end of the University Ave Parking Lot. Information about your designated parking can be found on the printable Move-In Ticket in the Housing and Dining Portal after August 1. 

Friday-Saturday, August 21-22

Arrival between 9:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.

Arrival Location: 1 Forest Park Lane Unloading Area 

Check-in Location: Keeton House Office      

  • Arrive on campus and proceed to your residence hall unloading zone. You will sign out a cart or carts and unload your vehicle. You and your guests will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room.   
  • Once your vehicle is unloaded, proceed to your check-in location to receive your keys, student ID, and other move-in materials.  
  • Once unloading is complete, the driver will be asked to move the vehicle to the end of the University Avenue Parking Lot. Information about your designated parking can be found on the printable Move-In Ticket in the Housing and Dining Portal after August 1. 

Arrival on campus after 8:00p.m.

Arrival Location: 1 Forest Park Lane Unloading Area

The House Office will be closed 

  • When you get to your building, call the posted number for access to your room. The GRF on call will assist you with accessing your room so you may unload your belongings. 
  • Staff unloading assistance will not be available. You and your guests will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room.   
  • Once unloading is complete, move the vehicle to the end of the University Ave Parking Lot. Information about your designated parking can be found on the printable Move-In Ticket in the Housing and Dining Portal after August 1. 

 

What to do after checking in

For a full review of the move-in process, including the necessary steps after check-in, please visit Moving in on Campus.   

Not arriving by vehicle?

Arriving by Uber/Taxi - Please plan to arrive at A-Lot at your designated timeslot and proceed with check-in.    

Arriving by Bus - Students who are arriving by bus directly to North Campus/Robert Purcell Community Center should proceed to their assigned building for check-in.