Overview

We can't wait to welcome you to campus! To make arrival and move-in as smooth as possible, you will be need to arrive on one of two arrival days.

You are required to arrive on campus or move into on-campus housing on the day you selected when you signed up for a move-in time slot, unless you are a participant in an approved URochester early arrival program.

Fall 2026

This year's Fall Arrival Days are Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25, 2026. This page will be updated with detailed arrival and move-in instructions in early July 2026. 

Fall arrival day components

Your arrival day will consist of two required steps. You'll pick up your campus ID card, your room key, and welcome items. If your family members are with you, they can also attend Welcome Week check-in to pick up their own welcome item.

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Residential Life check-in

Required if you are living on campus

Pick up your room key and move your belongings into your new home away from home. During official move-in hours, volunteers will be on-hand to help transport your items to your room.

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Welcome Week check-in

Required for all students

Pick up your campus ID card, welcome items, and mailbox information. Family members and supporters are also invited to stop by check-in to pick up their own welcome item.

Fall 2025 arrival days

Tap your arrival day below to view detailed instructions for arriving to campus and completing your required check-in steps.

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Fall arrival day one

Monday, August 24, 2026

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Fall arrival day two

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Arrival instructions

Commuter students

If you are living off-campus, you should plan to complete your arrival check-in steps on Tuesday, August 25. You can park in Library Lot between 9–4 p.m. and follow the signs directly to Welcome Week check-in in Wilson Commons.

Due August 1

Select a move-in time

If you are living on campus, you'll also need to select a specific move-in time slot on your arrival day. You will not be allowed to move in any earlier than the beginning of your time slot (no exceptions). You'll find the instructions to sign up for your move-in time slot in your housing assignment email, which will arrive in your URochester email inbox from Residential Life by the date listed on the new student checklist.

Approved early arrivals

If you are a participant in any of the following programs that allow you to arrive early to campus, please defer to your coach or program director for your specific arrival date and time, as well as instructions for picking up your room key and moving your belongings to your room. You will still need to complete the other two components of Arrival Day during the official Welcome Week program.