Fall Semester

Fall Semester Move-in 2024

The Fall Semester 2024 dates for IU Housing's move-in are as follows. We welcome the majority of incoming first year students beginning Sunday, August 18, continuing on Monday, August 19 and concluding on Tuesday, August 20. Incoming IUB students should arrive and move in by Tuesday evening to ensure they can attend their first floor meeting in their center.

Additional information will be provided with housing assignment notifications in late June. A daily fee of $25 will be charged for any student arriving early as part of a university sponsored group. This fee is charged from the date of check-in through Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Early arrival groups should use this link to sign up for an arrival date. If you do not see your arrival date, contact your early arrival group sponsor.

What you need to know: Early arrival check-in

  • Early arrivals will be directed to check in on Sunday, August 11, Tuesday, August 13, or Friday, August 16 in the Indiana Memorial Union at the IU Bookstore from 8 AM to 5 PM.
  • Not all students will have the option to arrive early. Those who arrive early are part of specific sponsored groups. Examples of these groups include, but are not limited to:
    • Athletes
    • IFS
    • International students
    • Members of the Marching Hundred
    • Student workers
    • Other miscelleanous groups
  • Students cannot be checked in early (before Sunday, August 18) unless they are in an arrival group.
  • Anyone arriving before Sunday, August 18 is in an approved early arrival group.
  • Students should enter the IMU through the circle drive entrance on the east end of the building.
  • Signs will be posted throughout the building to direct students to the bookstore.

Additional early arrival information

  • Two suburban vehicles will be provided in the circle drive of the IMU. They will provide transportation to residence halls after check-in for students who don't have transportation. 
  • A luggage storage area will be provided for students to leave their luggage while checking in. Those who arrive by shuttles or ride sharing are encouraged to use this service.
  • Students will need their CrimsonCard to check in.
  • Only the student may check in (parents, guardians, or other people may not check in on the student's behalf).
  • Temporary cards will be issued for students who have not received their CrimsonCard.
  • Students will proceed to their residence hall once they are checked in.
  • Parking vouchers will be provided for 1 hour in the IMU parking lots (Lots 1 and 2).

Move-in timelines

  • Monday, August 5: Summer term housing students including athletes who stayed over the summer and Groups Scholars program students as needed. 12-month contracts end for unfurnished apartments.
  • Sunday, August 11: Centralized check-in for Intensive Freshman Seminar participants, international students, and special early arrival students.
  • Tuesday, August 13: Centralized check-in for international students
  • Friday, August 16: Centralized check-in for select university-sponsored groups. If you are in this group, you must confirm by checking the move-in dates available to you. Do not make travel arrangements before you select your arrival date and time.
  • Sunday, August 18–Tuesday, August 20: Centralized check-in for all remaining students.
  • Wednesday, August 21–Sunday, August 25: Students arriving on these days check in at the center desk of their assigned center. Review our locations for information and addresses.
  • Wednesday, August 21: 10-month contracts begin in unfurnished apartments.
  • Monday, August 26: Classes begin at IUB.