Move-In

New Students

View New Student Move-In Schedule

1. Access your room assignment and roommate information

Visit the Housing Portal beginning Monday, December 2, to view your room assignment and roommate/housemate information.

• If roommate/housemate information is not listed that may be due to a student requesting non-release of their information.
• If your housing assignment does not satisfy a critical need (examples: gender, financial, etc.), please discuss this with your housing coordinator as soon as possible. We cannot guarantee a change in assignment prior to the start of the quarter but we will do our best to accommodate your needs as soon as possible after that.
• Disability-Related Need: If you have a disability-related need that has not yet been communicated, immediately initiate an accommodation request through the Disability Resource Center. Learn more at drc.ucsc.edu/accommodations.

Curious about what your room might look like? We have virtual tours for a variety of rooms in nearly all undergraduate housing communities. Please keep in mind that actual room size, layout, and furniture configuration may vary.

2. Check the schedule

Move-in instructions are sent on or after December 2, 2024. 

Tip: Look for a message with the subject line “Winter 2025 Housing Assignment and Move-In”. Can’t find the email? You can also view the message by logging into the Housing Portal and selecting the Messages option from the menu.

3. Submit your student ID card photo

Your student ID card may act as your room key, and is also used to access many campus services, including buses, dining, campus libraries, and athletic facilities. New residents who submitted a photo by December 1 will be able to pick up their student ID card on move-in day. If you have not yet submitted a photo, it is essential that you follow these instructions and do so immediately.

If your ID card isn’t ready on move-in day, you can pick up your card on or after October 7 (once you submit your photo and after your photo gets approved) at ID Card Services located on the second floor of the Bay Tree Campus Store.

4. Review our “What To Bring” page and coordinate with roommates

Our "What To Bring" page has helpful info about packing for college, including what comes in your furnished student room, recommended items to bring (and what to leave behind), how to rent a MicroFridge, and where to order that extra-long twin bedding.

Tip: Be sure to coordinate with roommates/housemates in advance to avoid bringing unnecessary duplicate items! You can find contact information for your roommates/housemates in the Housing Portal.

FAQ: Packing and Preparing

What can students do to prepare for move-in?

5. Sign up for the Campus Notification System

Residents who have registered for the UCSC Campus Notification System also receive text messaging from UCSC regarding move-in, check-in, and next steps. Learn how to register for the Campus Notification System.

Arrival and Check-In

Where do students check-in?

When will I receive information regarding move-in check-in details?

I need ADA accommodations for move-in, who should I contact?

Parking and Vehicle Policy

Due to extremely limited parking, students and their guests are limited to 1 vehicle per resident. Instructions on where to unload your belongings will be provided to you at check-in.

Important:

• Large vehicles (> 19’1”x 6'3" x 6'1"), RVs, cargo, or utility trailers are not permitted.
• Do not block access to roadways or park in ADA/Medical or other specifically marked spaces.
• Unattended vehicles in fire lanes will be cited or towed.

FAQ: Parking and Vehicle Restrictions

What will parking look like for move-in?

Why am I restricted to one vehicle? Can my friends and family arrive in separate vehicles?

Can I bring a Trailer, U-HAUL, or Large Vehicle?

Receiving Your Key(s)

New students will need to present photo identification and student ID number in order to receive your student ID card and keys. Continuing students will need to present student ID (or another form of photo identification) and student ID number in order to receive keys. Depending on your room assignment, you may be issued brass keys or a temporary key card, or your student ID card may act as your key.

Reminder: If you have not yet submitted a photo, follow these instructions and do so immediately.

FAQ: Keys and Student ID Cards

Where and when will students get the key to their building?

Where can I pick up my student ID and bus pass?

Remaining on Campus

If family and friends of students plan to remain on campus after move-in, we recommend signing up for a ParkMobile account in advance. Visit Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS) for more information about Campus Transit Shuttles, METRO buses, and ParkMobile availability.

FAQ: Friends and Family

Can my friends and family attend move-in? Are there any restrictions?

Will guests be able to tour campus before moving in?

Can I stay after my student moves in?

FAQ: What’s Open During Move-In

What are the hours of the Baytree Campus Store?

Will dining halls and cafés on campus be open?

Will the libraries be open?

Will students and guests have access to restrooms at move-in?

Meeting Your Roommates

Living with roommates may take getting used to, but it can also be a rewarding part of the college experience. To get off to a positive start, make time to do something fun as a group, like exploring the campus, attending an event, or heading downtown together.

Be sure to communicate early and honestly about important issues such as visitors, sleep schedules, and quiet time. And if you ever need help, don’t hesitate to ask your Resident Assistant (RA) or Neighborhood Assistant (NA). Read more.

WiFi and Internet

ResWiFi is the encrypted wireless network service offered in most residence halls and apartments. To connect, select “ResWiFi” from the list of networks and login using your CruzID and Gold password.

Learn more about getting connected.

Xfinity Streaming

Your campus housing also includes Xfinity streaming. Once logged in, you can watch live TV, sports, On Demand shows and movies. You can also stream on your laptop, desktop, and mobile devices, and download content to watch offline.

Learn more about Xfinity on campus.

CruzFix Maintenance Requests

Light not working? Toilet backed up? If you need maintenance for your residential building, submit a CruzFix request and let our Facilities team take care of it.

Laundry

All residential facilities are equipped with debit/credit card-operated washers and dryers. If you are having trouble with the laundry service or a machine malfunction, submit a service request to CSC Service Works anytime, 24/7. Learn more about CSC GO and how to download the CSC GO app.

Dining

Three campus dining halls will be open beginning with dinner on Friday, January 3, and late-night service starting Sunday evening at some locations. Dining halls offer an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet with salad bar, deli bar, hot entrees, vegan and vegetarian choices, desserts and beverages. Slug Points meal plans, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards are accepted.

On Monday, January 6, instruction begins and all 18 UCSC Dining locations will be open.