We are excited to welcome you and your family to IU Bloomington!
Move-in is a day full of excitement and bittersweet emotions for both students and families. IU Housing is here to help, and we've included everything you need to know to make your experience a success.
Take a few minutes to review the tips below so you come to campus feeling confident and prepared.
More information will be shared this spring.
Your move-in date will be determined by the period you are enrolled in classes.
A move-in appointment is the date and time you select in the move-in portal. This is the date and time you should plan to arrive on campus and check in.
You can sign up for a move-in appointment once you have your official housing assignment.
You are able to make changes to the date and time you selected by going back into the move-in portal.
No, only those that are part of a sponsored group are able to move in early.
Yes, if you are approved to move in early, you will receive a daily fee based on the rate category of your housing assignment. This will be charged from the day you check in until the contract starts.
Yes, starting August 7, students are able to have packages shipped to their assigned residence hall. You must have your room assignment before being able to ship items as the exact building address is required.
Yes, just ensure you know the proper check-in location before arriving at your residence hall.
We suggest students bring 2–3 friends or family members to assist with the move-in process.
All maintenance trouble will need to be submitted via the maintenance request form. If the request is an emergency, speak to the center desk of your building after submitting the ticket.
It is advisable to protect personal belongings in case of flood, fire, theft, or other unexpected events that may occur in or around university housing. As our resident, you're eligible to purchase coverage through GradGuard's student renters insurance program.
Room changes can only be made by setting up an appointment with the residence life coordinator at the center desk of your assigned building. However, room changes will be based on availability and the process would not start until a minimum of 3 weeks after move in.
You will move into your original housing assignment when you arrive to campus.
No, all university-provided furniture must stay in the space. If any pieces are missing upon arrival, you should report this to your center desk to ensure you are not charged at the end of the year for the missing furniture.
This answer varies depending on the residence hall and room type. Not all rooms can accommodate the same type of lofts and layouts.
You can put your lofting request in through our third-party company Bedloft. Microwave and fridge combos can also be ordered through Bedloft.
Residence hall rooms come with a closet or wardrobe, desk, chair, single bed with extra-long twin mattress, wastebasket, window coverings, and Wi-Fi.
To protect the health and safety of everyone, we cannot permit some items in the buildings. These lists of necessary, optional, and prohibited items will help you determine what you need to leave at home.
Please note that all electrical appliances must be:
More information about university safety policies and Indiana codes is available from the Office of Insurance, Loss Control & Claims.
The university does not assume responsibility for any loss to person(s) or personal property. It is recommended that you maintain adequate public liability insurance coverage and renters insurance coverage for your personal property. IU recommends GradGuard as the preferred vendor.
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