We’re With You Every Step of the Way
We can’t wait to welcome you to OHIO this fall! Even on a campus as wonderful as ours, move-in day can sometimes feel overwhelming. Here’s what you need to know: where to go, when to be there and what to bring.
What to Know Before, During and After Move-In
Before You Arrive: Prepare for Move-In Day
- Checkyour OHIO email regularly for important move-in updates
- Reviewyour room dimensions and layout
- Loginto your Housing Self Service to view your move-in date and time and complete your Vaccination Information Form
- Readthe list of what to bring and what not to bring to know what to pack and what to leave at home
- Packyour vehicle with ease of unloading in mind—remember that not all halls have elevators, so bringing a dolly is highly recommended
- Planyour move-in day: decide who’s coming to help, and let your driver know they’ll have 30 minutes to unload before moving to guest parking
- Explorethe resource list on this page for details about parking, residence halls, and more
As You Arrive: Check In
- Headto your residence hall to complete the paperwork and pick up your room keys while your family unloads the car in the 30-minute unloading zone.
- Followthe signs or askan OHIO staff member or move-in volunteer if you’re unsure where to go—we’re here to help!
After You Arrive: Settle In
- Meetyour new roommate(s) and start getting to know each other
- Exploreyour room, floor, and the rest of your residence hall.
- Invitea roommate or hall neighbor to join you for lunch- reminder the dining halls open on Thursday of arrival week
- Completeyour Room Condition Report (RCR) and Roommate Agreement through your Roompact portal
- Unpackyour belongings and make your space feel like home
- Joinin on First-Year Convocation, the Student Involvement Fair, and all our fun Welcome Week events to connect and settle in
Still Have Questions?
If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Housing and Residence Life! You can email us at housing@ohio.edu
or give us a call or text at 740.593.4090. One of our friendly staff members or student leaders will get back to you quickly to make sure you get the info you need. We're here to help!