Fall 2026
First-Year and Transfer Students
New students (not arriving early for athletics, international student orientation, marching band, or other Pre-Welcome Programs) will be able to self-select a move-in date and time. Students will receive information about selecting their timeslot via their syr.edu University email address in mid-July, when housing assignments are typically finalized.
Students, families, and supporters are encouraged to make travel arrangements based on their selected move-in date and time in the Housing self-service portal. Move-in times will vary and are carefully scheduled to reduce congestion on floors and elevators. Students may periodically return to the Housing portal to review availability and make adjustments to their move-in timeslot if needed.
For more detailed information on move-in, please visit the New Student Programs Move-In Hub.
Returning students
Returning students will be eligible to move into their on-campus housing assignment beginning Thursday, August 20 at 9:00 a.m.
No exceptions are granted for an earlier move-in arrangement unless students are part of a sponsored Early Arrival Group.
Move-In Schedule
- Early Arrival: August 14-16
- Please review the New Student Move-In page for information specific to your group.
- Only for students’ part of a sponsored early arrival group.
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- Students who do not have confirmation they are in a sponsored early arrival group should not arrive to campus early.
- Instead, please contact your group leader to ensure you are approved.
- Early Arrival Groups must be registered with the Housing Office for the participants to be authorized for early move-in.
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- New Student Move-In: August 17-19
- Based on the assigned move-in timeslot.
- Returning Student (South Campus Apartment): August 20-23
- Arrival date selection will open in July
- Returning Student (Residence Hall): August 20-23
- Arrival date selection will open in July