Moving In On Campus
Fall 2024
All undergraduate students moving in for Fall 2024 should select a timeslot for moving in via our Housing Portal. Instructions will be included in housing assignments/confirmations which will be sent out mid-June 2024. Please note that which move-in day will be assigned to you will be based on your housing assignment. Please wait to make your travel plans until you have your assignment.
- New student move-in will occur on Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20 so that students are able to participate in orientation activities.
- Returning students will move in on Thursday, August 22 through Friday, August 23.
More information, including arrival routes, will be added to this page through the spring and summer months as additional details become available.
Move-In Time Slots
To ensure a safe and efficient move-in experience, all students are required to schedule a move-in time slot via our housing portal by July 24, 2024. Students may select a time slot on according to what is available based on their building assignment. For more information regarding your scheduled building day, please visit the Move-in Schedule page.
To select your Move-In time slot, log in to the Housing Portal using your Cornell NetID and follow the instructions found on the "Undergraduate” tab, in the “2024-2025 Academic Year” section.
Order Room Essentials from DormCo
The Cornell Store and Cornell Housing & Residential Life are collaborating with DormCo to provide a convenient solution for ordering room essentials. DormCo offers high-quality bedding and over 5,000 budget-friendly products to help make your room or apartment one of a kind. On-campus students: let us do the heavy lifting! Order by Friday, August 2, 2024 and we’ll put your order in your room before you arrive! View details and order.
Packing Tips
All items should be labeled with your full name (at least first and last name), NetID, residence hall, and room number. Please pack for easy transport, and box all small items. You and your guests will be responsible for moving your belongings to your residence hall and room.
Visit Moving in on Campus for a Move-In checklist, suggestions about what to pack, a list of items that are prohibited in the residential buildings, information about what to expect on Opening Day, directions to campus, and answers to other frequently asked questions.
Vehicle Limitations
Students/families may bring only one vehicle onto campus on Move-in days. You must be able to carry your own personal belongings. Vehicles over 14 feet in length are not permitted, except for SUVs, pick-up trucks, or standard passenger vans/minivans. U-Hauls, moving trucks, and trailers are NOT permitted on campus.
Too much stuff for your car or the plane? Ship your Items ahead of time with Big Red Shipping and Storage!
Big Red Shipping and Storage is Cornell's preferred shipping and storage vendor. Each year they offer pre-arrival services to ease the hectic travel to Ithaca right. They receive your items, place them in storage, and put them into your room before you arrive on campus! To reserve storage, go onto our website https://www.bigredprearrival.com. The last day for receiving packages before they are placed in your room is August 12, 2024.
Orientation
If you are a new student, learn more about what you can expect during Orientation.