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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.
- 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.
Pack Your Items
- 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.
On MOVE-IN DAY
Drive to Your Community
- Please leave pets at home; they will not be allowed into buildings due to health and safety concerns.
- Park in the marked visitor parking spaces and then proceed to your community's Resident Services Office (RSO). Show your R'Card to receive your keys.
- Note: Please be sure to arrive during the RSO's opening hours, which are: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM. Your community's RSO location can be found on your community's map:
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.
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 the 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, and all residents are welcome to join!
Check out campus events
View upcoming events on the UCR events calendar, and connect with other Highlanders.
First-Year residents: Due to limited parking availability and UCR's sustainability efforts, First-Year residents are not permitted to bring a vehicle to campus.