Campus Apartments: Move-In Process
BEFORE MOVING IN
Get Your Documents Ready
- Submit your photo to the UCR Carding Office to receive your R'Card, which you will need to pick up your keys.
- Visit the Residential Technology page to learn how to prepare to connect to your community's network.
- Log in to your MyHousing Portal, and review the details on purchasing renters' insurance.
Start Prepping
- Review the packing checklist and prohibited items list. Some things to keep in mind:
- No moving vans, RVs or trailers are permitted when moving in.
- Space is limited in on-campus housing! Many residents end up sending items back home.
- Review the Resident Conduct Policies document to understand what's expected of you.
On MOVE-IN DAY
Drive To Campus
- Please leave pets at home; they will not be allowed into buildings due to health and safety concerns.
- Falkirk and The Plaza residents: Proceed to the Falkirk Campus Apartments. Park in the short-term parking spaces, and go to the Campus Apartments & Family Housing Resident Services Office (located in the center of the apartments, near the pool). Show your R'Card to receive your keys. Plaza residents may then proceed to their community.
- Note: Please arrive at the RSO during business hours.
- See your community's map below for location information.
- Glen Mor, North District 2 and Stonehaven residents: Proceed directly to your community. Park in the marked visitor parking spaces and go inside to your community's Resident Service Office (RSO). Show your R'Card to receive your keys.
- Note: Please arrive at the RSO during business hours.
- See your community's map below for location information.
Unload Your Items & Perform a Room Inspection
- Complete your move-in inspection via your MyHousing Portal
- Instructions will be in your UCR email when you pick up your keys.
- Failure to complete it on the day you move in means your space is accepted as-is.
AFTER MOVING IN
Get To Know Your Community
Meet your roommate
Complete your roommate agreement together. Review our Roommates page beforehand!
Meet your Resident Advisor
Your RA is a great first resource for questions about campus life. Learn more.
Review conduct policies
Make it Yours
- Decorate your room and make it feel like home. Need supplies or gear? Check out the UCR Bookstore or ScotSurplus (UCR's official thrift store)
- Review your community's Move-In Brochure for additional helpful tips:
Health reminder: Viruses like COVID, influenza and RSV spread quickly in shared living environments. Hand sanitizing stations are always nearby. Use them often and keep a good check on your health throughout your stay.
Explore Campus Life
Join a club or sport
UCR has hundreds of clubs, intramural sports and student organizations to explore. No matter what you're into, there's a place for you here.
Improve your living experience
Resident Associations are student-run groups dedicated to ensuring residents' needs and desires are heard and effectively communicated to Housing Services staff.
Check out campus events
View upcoming events on the UCR events calendar and connect with other Highlanders.
Getting around
Review alternative transportation options to explore the surrounding community.