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
Select a Move-In timeslot in the Housing and Dining Portal. Your reserved timeslot is for arrival and check-in only, not unloading.
Print your Move-In Ticket (available in the Housing and Dining Portal after August 1) and have ready to scan upon arrival.
Please have your printed Move-In Ticket on your dashboard (with a cell phone number) throughout your stay on campus.
Move-In Instructions by Arrival Date and Time
Your arrival process will depend on whether you arrive during assisted Move-in hours, Service Center business hours or after the Service Center is closed.
Arrival Location: 104 Mary Ann Wood Drive Unloading Area
Check-in Location: 104 Mary Ann Wood Drive
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 between 11:30a.m. – 7:00p.m.
Arrival Location: Willard Straight Hall Parking Lot
Check-in Location: Willard Straight Hall Service Center
Arrive on campus and proceed to the Willard Straight Hall Service Center to check in and pick up your keys/ID (if applicable). You will be able to park temporarily in the Willard Straight Hall parking lot, accessed from Campus Rd next to Cornell Health.
Once checked-in, you’ll be guided to your building’s unloading zone.
When you arrive at your designated unloading zone, you will sign out a cart or carts and unload your vehicle.
Staff unloading assistance will not be available. You and your guests will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room.
Once your vehicle is unloaded, follow directions to your 3-hour short-term parking. Information about your designated parking can be found on the printable Move-In Ticket in the Housing and Dining Portal after August 1.
When you get to your building, call the posted number for access to your room. The staff member 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.
The following day, visit the Central Campus Check-in Desk located in Willard Straight Hall to retrieve keys and ID during business hours.
Friday-Saturday, August 21-22
Arrival between 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Arrival Location: Willard Straight Hall Parking Lot
Check-in Location: Willard Straight Hall Service Center
Arrive on campus and proceed directly to the Willard Straight Hall Service Center to check in and pick up your keys/ID (if applicable). You will be able to park temporarily in the Willard Straight Hall parking lot, accessed from Campus Rd next to Cornell Health.
Once checked-in, you’ll be guided to your building’s unloading zone.
When you arrive at your designated unloading zone, you will sign out a cart or carts and unload your vehicle.
Staff unloading assistance will not be available. You and your guests will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room.
Once your vehicle is unloaded, follow directions to your 3-hour short-term parking. 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 7:00p.m.
Arrival Location: 104 Mary Ann Wood Drive Unloading Zone
Arrive on campus and proceed to your residence hall unloading zone.
When you get to your building, call the posted number for access to your room.
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.
The following day, visit the Central Campus Check-in Desk located in Willard Straight Hall to retrieve keys and ID during business hours.
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.
