Fall 2026
You will select a move-in date and time assignment beginning in mid-July. More information is available on New Student Programs My Move In Hub.
We are looking forward to your arrival on-campus later this summer! Whether you are new to Syracuse University or returning, the move-in process is an exciting time to experience college, meet new people, and get settled in your home. This page contains frequently requested information on residential move-in.
For comprehensive information on the new student move-in experience, please visit New Student Programs. My Move In Hub.
My Move In Hub New Students: Moving-In
Residence Hall Move-in Information
New and returning residence hall students arriving during official move-in times may reference the schedule below. Some students may be required to arrive prior to official move-in. More information on arriving to campus may be found on the New Student Programs’ My Move In Hub.^
| Department Sponsored Authorized Early Arrivals$^ | Official Move-in for New Students^* | Official Move-in for Returning Students^# |
|---|---|---|
| August 14-16: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | August 14-15: New international students only | August 20-23: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., based on move-in day and time selection |
| August 17-19: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., based on move-in day and time selection |
$ Department Sponsored Early Arrivals are students which a University office or department is paying for their early presence on-campus. Students must be on this list to arrive.
^ Note: You may not be able to move-in to your assigned housing location if you have a hold on your account from the Barnes Center. Please be sure to address any requirements from Barnes Center, Health prior to your arrival.
* New Student move-in dates and times are reserved by the student in their Housing Portal starting mid-July. More information is available on the New Student Programs’ My Move In Hub.
# Returning student move-in dates and times are reserved by the student in their Housing Portal starting mid-July.
Residence Hall Move-on FAQ:
Students living in residence halls may ship items prior to arriving on campus. We ask that you work to ship items to arrive on-campus no earlier that August 14, 2026. Please note that package storage space is limited in each residence hall and we are serving hundreds of students in each location. Ship your belongings in batches over several weeks instead of all at once at the start of the semester. This can help in several ways:
- Shipping belongings in smaller batches helps you to figure out what you can actually fit and what you actually need in your room.
- Smaller, more frequent shipments help our staff to process your packages quicker enabling you to pick them up sooner. We receive thousands of packages to start the year. The less we receive, the quicker we can process them.
Packages will begin being delivered to residence hall main desks on August 14, 2026, in preparation for your arrival. Locate your building’s mailing address.
We know you are excited to get to your new home! If you are a new student arriving during Syracuse Welcome, it is important to use the instructions provided by New Student Programs to ensure to enter the holding line for your residence hall. New Student Programs My Move In Hub is your one stop shop for everything related to your journey to Syracuse University.
Returning student move-in dates occur after new student move-in. For returning students moving into residence halls, you may return August 20-23, based on the date and time you select in your housing portal beginning in mid-July.
South Campus Apartment Move-in Information
Residential Living will be open in the Goldstein Student Center on South Campus during the following hours to welcome and check students into their South Campus apartments for the fall 2026 semester. We look forward to your arrival!^
| Department Sponsored Authorized Early Arrivals$^ | Official Move-in for New Students^* | Official Move-in for Returning Students^# |
|---|---|---|
| August 3-7: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | August 14-15: New international students only | August 20-22: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., based on move-in day and time selection |
| August 10-14, 2025: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | August 17-19: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., based on move-in day and time selection | August 23: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., based on move-in day and time selection |
| August 15-16: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
$ Department Sponsored Early Arrivals are students which a University office or department is paying for their early presence on-campus. Students must be on this list to arrive.
^ Note: You may not be able to move-in to your assigned housing location if you have a hold on your account from the Barnes Center. Please be sure to address any requirements from Barnes Center, Health prior to your arrival.
* New Student move-in dates and times are reserved by the student in their Housing Portal starting mid-July. More information is available on the New Student Programs’ My Move In Hub.
# Returning student move-in dates and times are reserved by the student in their Housing Portal starting mid-July.
South Campus Apartment Move-in FAQ:
Packages shipped to students living in the South Campus apartments will be delivered by the shipping vendor directly to the outside of your apartment. It is important that you ship items to arrive AFTER you have moved-in to your apartment. Packages shipped via United States Postal Service (USPS) will be placed in parcel boxes located near your apartment building, space provided, or delivered directly to the outside of your apartment door if the item is too large for a parcel box.
In addition, consider shipping only what you need to get your semester started, to reduce the chance of a large number of items sitting unattended outside of your apartment. Have additional items shipped throughout the year in smaller batches.
Mail and packages should be addressed as follows when living in the South Campus apartments:
Student Name
### Building/Street, Apt. #
Syracuse, NY 13244
Example:
Jane Doe
330 Chinook Drive, Apt. 3
Syracuse, NY 13244
Check-in will occur at the Goldstein Student Center during specific times listed on this page.
After receiving your key, you can proceed to your apartment and begin getting settled into your new home. (Skyhall residents will check-in at Skyhall II.)
Returning student move-in dates occur after new student move-in. For returning students moving into residence halls, you may return August 20-23, based on the date and time you select in your housing portal beginning in mid-July.