Move-In Information

Fall 2024 Move-In Information for First Year and Transfer Students

Move-In Day

Move-in day for first year students is on Friday, August 23rd from 8am to 12pm.  Check-in locations are as follows:

• Barker Hall
• Kresge Hall
• Kent Campus Center western entrance - Students assigned to halls other than Barker/Kresge, will check-in at this location and then move into their assigned halls.

Early Arrivals

Early arrivals that have been approved, fall athletics, or the Campus Connect bridge program, should check with their coach or group leader for information about their team or group's check-in date, time, and location.  Early arrivals are not allowed unless associated with a college program and approved by Residence Life.  First-year students approved to arrive early are not likely to have help available to move items.

Check-In and Unloading

We recommend that if multiple people are coming with the student for move-in, have at least one person remain with the vehicle while the student comes to the check-in tent to get their ID and room combo.  

Students living in Kresge

• Go to the intersection of Girard Avenue and North C Street and turn south.  Please drive down the paved roundabout area directly between Kresge & the Kent Campus Center.
• For the main move-in day, the Kresge check-in tent is located just off the roundabout near the west entrance of the building.  
• Once the vehicle(s) has been unloaded, the cars should pull fully through C street, paying attention for pedestrians and will exist out through the Hillman parking lot.

Students living in Barker

• Go to the intersection of Buxton Street and Girard Avenue, then drive south along Buxton until you reach the Barker parking lot.  Follow directions provided by staff or signs regarding the traffic flow through the lot.  
• For the main move-in day, the Barker check-in tent is located near the east entrance of the building off of Buxton Street.  Students moving in early will check-in at the location provided by their coach or group leader.

Check-in packets

When students arrive, they will receive their ID, room combination, and mailbox information.  Information about parking decals will be in their mailbox if they've registered a vehicle to park on campus.  Residence Life staff will be available to help with directions and answer any questions.

Reminders

1. Students should have all belongings clearly marked with their name and room number.
2. Please have at least one person stay with your vehicle(s) while they are being unloaded.  Vehicles should be removed from the unloading areas as soon as they are unloaded.
3. Complete your Room Condition Report upon arrival in your room.
4. Students should sign up for a time to check-in using this link.

Parking

• After unloading, student vehicles can be parked in the parking lot near the baseball field, the far north lot on the north side of the fraternities, or at the far east row of the lot to the east of Colonial and Washington apartments, or at the lot at Campus Services.  Staff will be able to point you in the right direction
• After unloading, guest vehicles can be parked in street parking around campus (where available) or in the parking lot north of Buxton and Picken (west of Kent) or the lot near the baseball field.  Staff will help with directions.

First Years assigned to live in halls other than Barker/Kresge

A check-in tent will be set up at the west entrance of Kent Campus Center, facing Buxton and Picken Halls. All incoming first year students who are not assigned to Barker or Kresge, should check-in at this location. The parking lot north of Buxton and Picken can be used for parking, while the slanted parking spots to the north of Buxton and Picken can be used as an unloading zone.  

New Transfer Students

Move-in Day

Move-in day for transfer students is on Friday, August 23rd from 8am to 12pm.  There is not a sign up needed for your check-in and students will check-in at the tent on the west entrance of Kent Campus Center.

Early Arrivals

Early arrivals for fall athletics or other programs should check with their coach or group leader for information about their team or group’s check in date, time, and location. Early arrivals are not allowed unless associated with a college program and approved by Residence Life.

Check-In and Unloading
Transfer students should check in at the tent located at the west entrance doors Kent Campus Center. Upon check-in, students will receive their ID, room combination, mailbox information, information about parking decals if they’ve registered a vehicle to park on campus, and will be directed to their building for unloading and moving in. Residence Life staff will be available to answer any questions.

Parking

• After unloading, student vehicles can be parked in the student parking lot closest to their assigned building.
• After unloading, guest vehicles can be parked in street parking around campus (where available), or the parking lot north of Buxton and Picken (west of Kent), or the lot near the baseball field.

Returning Students

Move-In Day

Returning student move-in is on Sunday, August 25th from 8am to 12pm.  Students assigned to Buxton, Picken, and themed houses will check-in at the tents located outside of Buxton and Picken.  Students assigned to apartments will check-in at their assigned apartment with their CA.

Early Arrivals

Early arrivals for fall athletics or other programs should check with their coach or group leader for information about their team or group’s check in date, time, and location. Early arrivals are not allowed unless associated with a college program and approved by Residence Life.