Get ready for Move-In 2025
We’re excited to welcome you to campus this fall! This page will be your central source for Fall 2025 move-in details. Check-in instructions and other details will be posted here over the summer.
In the meantime, make sure to submit your student ID card photo by July 25—your ID may serve as your room key, and gives you access to dining halls, libraries, buses, and more. If you submit your photo on time, you’ll be able to pick up your ID card at move-in! You can also visit our “What to Bring” page for packing tips, what comes in a room, how to rent a MicroFridge, and more.
Fall 2025 Move-In Schedule
Fall move-in takes place September 18–23
Find information about your move-in date, time, and check-in location in the schedule below.
Please note that your move-in day is determined by your housing assignment location, not your college affiliation.
New freshmen
View new frosh move-in schedule
New frosh move-in schedule
Move-In Time
Move-in for new frosh is by appointment, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Look for a message with the subject line “Fall 2025 Housing Assignment and Move-In” sent on or after August 20, 2025. This message contains the link to sign up for your move-in appointment time. You can also view the message by logging into the Housing Portal on or after August 20 and selecting the Messages option from the menu.
Check-In Location
When you arrive on campus, please make your way to the check-in location for your community (see table above) at your move-in appointment date/time. You can proceed to the check-in table for your community while your family and friends park and visit the Family Engagement Tables.
Instructions on where to unload your belongings will be provided when you check in.
Important: Students and families are asked to unload belongings within 15 minutes. We understand this is a short amount of time, however it is needed to keep move-in running smoothly for all students.
After unloading, you are welcome to park at one of the alternative lots and return to the student’s room to unpack. This can also be a great time to get some shopping done off-campus, and return later in the day when traffic is less of an issue.
New transfer students
View new transfer student move-in schedule
New transfer student move-in dates
Move-In Time
Move-in for new transfer students is by appointment, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Look for a message with the subject line “Fall 2025 Housing Assignment and Move-In” sent on or after August 20, 2025. This message contains the link to sign up for your move-in appointment time. You can also view the message by logging into the Housing Portal on or after August 20 and selecting the Messages option from the menu.
Check-In Location
When you arrive, please make your way to the check-in location for your community (see table above) at your move-in appointment date/time.
Instructions on where to unload your belongings will be provided when you check in.
Important: Students and families are asked to unload belongings within 15 minutes. We understand this is a short amount of time, however it is needed to keep move-in running smoothly for all students.
After unloading, you are welcome to park at one of the alternative lots and return to the student’s room to unpack. This can also be a great time to get some shopping done off-campus, and return later in the day when traffic is less of an issue.
New international students
View new international student move-in schedule
For additional information on important instructions and actions you need to take, please be sure to visit International Student Orientation.
New international frosh move-in date
Wednesday, September 17
Move-In Time
Move-in for new international frosh is by appointment, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Look for a message with the subject line “Fall 2025 Housing Assignment and Move-In” sent on or after August 20, 2025. This message contains the link to sign up for your move-in appointment time. You can also view the message by logging into the Housing Portal on or after August 20 and selecting the Messages option from the menu.
Check-In Location
When you arrive, please check in at your college/community housing office during your move-in appointment date/time.
New international exchange/visiting & transfer students move-in dates
New International Exchange/Visiting & Transfer Students Move-In Dates
| Thursday, September 18 |
| Communities |
Check-In Location |
- Cowell
- Stevenson
- Crown
- Merrill
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Check in at your community housing office. |
- College Nine
- John R. Lewis
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East Remote (Lot 104) |
- Porter
- Kresge
- Redwood Grove
- Transfer Community
|
Arts (Lot 126) |
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West Remote (Lot 127) |
| Saturday, September 20–Sunday, September 21 |
| Community |
Check-In Location |
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Check in at your community housing office:
University Town Center Map |
Move-In Time
Move-in for new international exchange/visiting and transfer students is by appointment, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Look for a message with the subject line “Fall 2025 Housing Assignment and Move-In” sent on or after August 20, 2025. This message contains the link to sign up for your move-in appointment time. You can also view the message by logging into the Housing Portal on or after August 20 and selecting the Messages option from the menu.
Check-In Location
When you arrive, please make your way to the check-in location for your community (see table above) at your move-in appointment date/time.
Instructions on where to unload your belongings will be provided when you check in.
Important: Students and families are asked to unload belongings within 15 minutes. We understand this is a short amount of time, however it is needed to keep move-in running smoothly for all students.
After unloading, you are welcome to park at one of the alternative lots and return to the student’s room to unpack. This can also be a great time to get some shopping done off-campus, and return later in the day when traffic is less of an issue.
Continuing students
View continuing students move-in schedule
Continuing student move-in dates
Note: Move-in appointment times for Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, are limited due to multiple student populations moving in on those dates. Appointment slots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Continuing student move-in dates
| Thursday, September 18 |
| Community |
Check-In Location |
- International Living Center (located at College Nine)
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East Remote (Lot 104)
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| Saturday, September 20–Sunday, September 21 |
| Communities |
Check-In Location |
- College Nine
- John R. Lewis
- Cowell
- Stevenson
- Crown
- Merrill
|
East Remote (Lot 104) |
- Porter
- Kresge
- Redwood Grove
|
Arts (Lot 126) |
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West Remote (Lot 127) |
- The Village
- University Town Center
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Check in at your community housing office: Village Map | University Town Center Map |
| Monday, September 22–Tuesday, September 23 |
| Communities |
Check-In Location |
- College Nine
- John R. Lewis
- Porter
- Kresge
- Redwood Grove
- Oakes
- Rachel Carson
- Cowell
- Stevenson
- Crown
- Merrill
- The Village
- University Town Center
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Check in at your college/community housing office. |
Move-In Time
Move-in for continuing students is by appointment:
- Thursday, September 18-Sunday, September 21 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Monday, September 22–Tuesday, September 23 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Look for a message with the subject line “Fall 2025 Housing Assignment and Move-In” sent on or after August 20, 2025. This message contains the link to sign up for your move-in appointment time. You can also view the message by logging into the Housing Portal on or after August 20 and selecting the Messages option from the menu.
Check-In Location
Continuing students, please check in at your college/community housing office during your move-in appointment date/time.
Important: Students and families are asked to unload belongings within 15 minutes. We understand this is a short amount of time, however it is needed to keep move-in running smoothly for all students.
After unloading, you are welcome to park at one of the alternative lots and return to the student’s room to unpack. This can also be a great time to get some shopping done off-campus, and return later in the day when traffic is less of an issue.
FAQ: Move-In Dates
When is the Fall 2025 move-in date for my specific college?
See schedule above for move-in dates. Visit the Housing Portal on Wednesday, August 20 to access your room assignment and roommate/housemate information.
Will students be assigned a specific move-in date or will they be able to move in within any of the given dates?
Students receive move-in instructions on August 20, 2025. At that time, students need to select a move-in appointment time on their college/community move-in days.
I can’t move in on my assigned move-in date. Can I move in on a different day?
Move-in at UC Santa Cruz happens over multiple days. We recommend signing up for an appointment time on the day that works best for you. If you are unable to move-in during any of the scheduled move-in days, please contact your Housing Coordinator.
Can a student move in earlier than the scheduled Move-in date?
Next step
On or after August 20, you’ll receive an email (subject: “Fall 2025 Housing Assignment and Move-In”) with your assignment details and a link to sign up for your move-in appointment.
What to do:
- Log into the Housing Portal view your room assignment and roommate/housemate information.
- Select your move-in appointment time. Appointments are first come, first served. You’ll sign up for a time slot on your designated move-in day (based on your housing assignment location). Times are staggered to reduce traffic and wait times.
Contact Us
Have questions about move-in? We’re here to help.
For general move-in questions, contact College Student Life Operations: csladmin@ucsc.edu.
For questions about your room and roommate assignment or other residential life questions, contact your college/community housing office.
For questions about your housing contract or your housing and dining charges, contact Student Housing Services.
Housing Cancellation
If your plans have changed and you will not be living in university housing, please return to the Housing Portal to promptly cancel your application.
