Residence Halls: Move-In Day
2026 Move-In Dates
Saturday, September 19: Aberdeen-Inverness & Dundee
Sunday, September 20: Lothian & Pentland Hills
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Prepare to Leave
- Bring your R'Card and Check-In Pass (printed or on your phone).
- If you didn't submit your R'Card photo by September 6, stop at the Highlander Service Station before checking in at Lot 30.
- Each resident may park one vehicle in short-term parking for up to 30 minutes.
- Come prepared for the heat. Move-In Day takes place outdoors in late summer, with routes from the unloading lot to residential communities requiring extended walking. Please plan accordingly when deciding how many supporters to bring, as ADA accommodations will not be available along these routes.
- Please leave pets at home; they will not be allowed into buildings due to health and safety concerns.
Proceed to Lot 30 for Check In
- All Resident Hall residents must first check in at UCR Lot 30 (900 Martin Luther King Blvd.) Check-in is not possible at your assigned community.
- Show your R'Card and Check-In Pass to receive your keys.
Beep beep! Please do not bring moving vans, RVs or trailers to Move-In Day. These vehicles use too much space in our parking lots and are difficult to navigate on narrow, busy campus streets.
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Proceed To Your Community Parking Lot
- Follow the routes below — do not use GPS. These routes are designed to reduce wait times and control campus traffic. (Additional vehicles should head directly to long-term parking.)
Aberdeen-Inverness
Key Pickup (Lot 30) to Unloading (Lot 24)
Key Pickup (Lot 30) to Long-Term Parking (Lot 26)
Lothian
Key Pickup (Lot 30) to Unloading (Lot 13)
Key Pickup (Lot 30) to Long-Term Parking (Big Springs 2)
Dundee
Key Pickup (Lot 30) to Unloading (Lot 21)
Key Pickup (Lot 30) to Long-Term Parking (Lot 26)
Pentland Hills (Buildings A-G)
Key Pickup (Lot 30) to Unloading (Lot 15)
Key Pickup (Lot 30) to Long-Term Parking (Lot 24)
Pentland Hills (Buildings H-P)
Key Pickup (Lot 30) to Unloading (Lot 21)
Key Pickup (Lot 30) to Long-Term Parking (Lot 26)
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Unload Your Items & Perform a Room Inspection
- Check out a blue moving cart and unload your items.
- Follow the signs to find your room or refer to the following maps.
- You will only have 30 minutes to unload your vehicle before you must move it to long-term parking. Follow these routes for long-term parking. Shuttles will be available to transport you back to your community.
Aberdeen-Inverness
Unloading (Lot 24) to Long-Term Parking (Lot 26)
Lothian
Unloading (Lot 13) to Long-Term Parking (Big Springs 2)
Dundee
Unloading (Lot 21) to Long-Term Parking (Lot 26)
Pentland Hills (Buildings A-G)
Unloading (Lot 15) to Long-Term Parking (Lot 24)
Pentland Hills (Buildings H-P)
Unloading (Lot 21) to Long-Term Parking (Lot 26)
Take a look around: Complete your move-in inspection via your MyHousing Portal — instructions will be in your UCR email when you arrive. Failure to complete it on Move-In Day means your space is accepted as-is.
LASTLY
Relax and Get Ready for Dinner
- Check your UCR email for your move-in meal ticket and time.
- Please have your meal ticket ready for your first meal in one of the residential restaurants.
- We know today has been a lot, but this first dinner is a great opportunity to meet your new neighbors!