Unpack the Quack is Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27
We are excited to share with you that the primary move-in days for fall 2024 are Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27! You will select a move-in date and time by early September. Watch your UO email for instructions. Please do not book travel before you select your move-in date and time or ensure that your travel plans are easily changeable or refundable. Here is some additional information for you as you prepare for move-in.
Unpack the Quack
Welcome to your new home! We will communicate details regarding check-in location, parking, and other important information in early September. Here is what you can generally expect on move-in day:
- You need to print out your unloading permit to be able to drive on to campus. This gives you access to your unloading zone on campus at your move-in time. The roads on campus will be closed to everyone except those with an Unpack the Quack unloading permit. You will be directed to an early arrival parking lot if you arrive prior to your move-in time.
- Unpack the Quack volunteers and support staff will assist your guests to unload your vehicle (only one vehicle allowed) in your unloading zone and take your belongings to a corral, if needed. You will not be able to park your vehicle, so the driver must stay in your vehicle. Students who arrive without any one else will have volunteers unload their vehicle and bring belongings to the corral, where they will be held until after the vehicle has been moved to long-term parking.
- After your vehicle is unloaded, you or your driver will be directed to park at Autzen Stadium. Shuttles are available to bring you back to campus and will be available to take you back to your vehicle. Please note: children and others who utilize car seats or booster seats will not be permitted onto the university-operated shuttles and will need to be dropped off and picked up from campus using a personal vehicle. For ADA acommodations, we will have space available on campus and can direct drivers to the closest ADA parking locations.
- At your check-in location for your residence hall, you will be greeted by University Housing staff to provide you with your check-in packet for your residence hall room. Once you check in, you can move in to your hall. Your belongings may be located in the corral where you can pick them up and volunteers will help you take them into your residence hall.
- Unpack and get settled in!
Students who have been approved to arrive early (before September 26) should check in at their housing service center.
Please note: no multiple vehicles, moving trucks, trailers, motor homes, or pets during move-in.
Early Arrivals (before September 26)
If you are a part of an approved program that requires you to be on campus early, you may be moving in prior to Thursday, September 26. There may be consideration for extenuating circumstances for general early move-in as well. If your community is not listed, you will be assigned a date and time for room selection on either September 26 or September 27.
The Change in Arrival Request form will be available on My Housing in mid-August. Please note there is an additional charge for moving in early. This charge is based on your specific room and meal plan.
What to bring (and what not to bring)
We look forward to you moving into the residence halls! Each room will come furnished with a bed, wardrobe (or closet), dresser (or shelves), desk, chair, and waste and recycling bins. Bring the essentials and then determine what else you might once you have moved into your specific room. Many items can be purchased in Eugene after you arrive. We cannot accept mail or packages prior to check-in.
Be sure to connect with your roommates and coordinate if you plan to bring any appliances or other large items. Be sure to know what you can (and cannot) have in your room.
Residence halls by the numbers
This document (pdf file, alternate versions available upon request) provides information including furniture measurements, what type of bathroom is in each hall, bed lengths, elevator access, and floor type. Note that measurements are typical of what is in a residence hall room, but may not be exact. University Housing cannot change the furniture in any room.