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Move-In Instructions for Equity and Engagement Community

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, Service Center business hours or after the Service Center is closed. 

Central Campus Service Center Hours 

August 17-22 
8:00a.m. – 7:00p.m. 

Closed Sunday, August 23 

Service Center Hours

Tuesday, August 18

Arrival between 8:00a.m.-11:00a.m.

Arrival Location: 2 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 your 3-hour short-term parking. 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 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.  

Arrival on campus after 7:00p.m.

Arrival Location: Equity and Engagement Living Learning Community (EEC) 

The Willard Straight Hall Service Center will be closed 

  • 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. 

Friday-Saturday, August 21-22

Arrival between 9:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.

Arrival Location: Willard Straight Hall Parking Lot 

Check-in Location: Willard Straight Hall Service Center  

  • 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.  
  • You will then proceed 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: Equity and Engagement Living Learning Community (EEC) 

The Willard Straight Hall Service Center will be closed 

  • 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.