Residence Halls: Before Move-In

By August 15

Submit Your R'Card Photo

• If you have never had an R'Card, you must submit your photo to the UCR Carding Office.
  • You will need your R'Card for Move-In Day, so don't wait! Delivery timelines lengthen as we get closer to Move-In Day.
  • Photos submitted by September 6 will be included in your housing check-in materials. If you miss this deadline, you will have to pick up your card from the Highlander Service Station on Move-In Day before you can check in.
• If you have an existing R'Card, you do not need to submit a new photo. Your existing R'Card will work for check-in.
• If you had an existing R'Card but have lost it, you will have to request a new card and pay a fee of $36.

Confirm Your Housing Assignment

• Log in to your MyHousing Portal, find the Residence Hall Contract for the correct term year and tap "Continue" to view your assignment.

Early September

Get Your Check-In Pass

• On or after September 4, log in to your MyHousing Portal and download your Check-In Pass QR Code.
  • Save it to your phone or print it, but you must have it at Move-In Day.
• Confirm your check-in time.
  • Arrive on time, but no more than 15 minutes early — any earlier and you will be asked to stand aside until your assigned time. Early and late arrivals impact wait times, campus traffic, parking lots, community passages and elevators for everyone.
  • Need to check in late for religious or critical reasons? Please contact your Resident Services Office (RSO) or email us before Move-In Day. We cannot hold your room without prior notice.

Make Sure You're Secure

• Change your UCR network password so you can use Housing's network on your personal computer.
• Log in to your MyHousing Portal, and review the details on purchasing renters' insurance.

One week before move-in

Start Prepping

• Review the packing checklist and prohibited items list. Some things to keep in mind:
  • Each resident can check out one rolling cart on Move-In Day to transport their items, but you may also bring your own wagon, dolly or moving cart.
  • You will only have 30 minutes in short-term parking before you have to move your vehicle to a farther parking lot. Shuttles will be available to transport you back to your community.
  • Each resident may park one vehicle in short-term parking for up to 30 minutes.
  • No moving vans, RVs or trailers are permitted on Move-In Day.
  • Remember: Space is limited in on-campus housing! Many families end up taking items home.

Review Your Move-In Traffic Route

• Save your community's driving route below — follow these directions on Move-In Day, not GPS.

The day before move-in

Do a Final Check

• Confirm your assignment in the MyHousing Portal.
• Have your R'Card and Check-In Pass ready (printed or on your phone).
• Remember: all students check in at UCR Lot 30 first — check-in at your community is not possible.
• Pick out the perfect fit:
  • There will be a decent amount of walking.
  • Consider a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and an umbrella for shade, as it will likely be hot.
  • There will be photo opportunities, so be sure to show your Highlander spirit!
• Get lots of sleep — tomorrow is the big day! 💃