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Move-In Instructions for 109 McGraw

Please read this entire message for detailed move-in instructions, and review everything carefully so you can finalize your travel plans for a successful arrival. You must arrive at the timeslot you selected and follow our move-in instructions below to make the move-in process as efficient and smooth as possible. Please do not arrive early.

Arrival Timeslots ----Your 30 minutes is just for your arrival time, not unloading.

To ensure a safe and efficient move-in experience, all students are required to schedule a move-in/arrival timeslot via our housing portal by July 24, 2024. Students may select a timeslot according to what is available based on your building assignment. For more information regarding your scheduled building day, please visit the Move-in Schedule page. Please note that your move-in/arrival timeslot that you select is when you actually need to arrive to your designated check-in location. You'll have plenty of time to unload after the check-in time, so don't worry. Your 30 minutes is just for your arrival time, not unloading.

For information about what you should do before arriving to campus, please visit the Prior to Your Arrival page.

MOVE-IN INSTRUCTIONS  

Arrival on campus Thursday, August 22 – Friday, August 23 from 8 am – 7 pm and Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25 from 10 am – 4 pm.

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, 109 McGraw, for unloading. You (and your guests) will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room. Please have your printed Dash Pass on your dashboard (with a cell phone number).  

Once unloading is complete, the driver will be asked to move the vehicle to the end of the University Avenue Parking Lot.   

Arrival on campus on Monday, August 19 - Friday, August 23, after 7 pm; Saturday, August 24, and Sunday 25, after 4 pm. 

Note, we advise you to arrive and check in before the service desk closes at 7 pm on Monday - Friday or at 4pm on Saturday - Sunday. If that is not possible, please follow the instructions below.  

The Willard Straight Hall Service Center will be closed, and you will need to call the number located on the 109 McGraw main door for assistance with checking in. The staff member on call will assist you with accessing your room so you may unload your belongings. You will not receive your keys and/or student ID at this time. You will need to return to the Willard Straight Hall Service Center to obtain your keys/ID and officially check-in the following morning. You (and guests) will be responsible for unloading and moving your belongings to your room. Please have your printed Dash Pass on your dashboard (with a cell phone number).