Move-In Day

What to Expect On Move-In Day

Carefully review the driving directions (these will go live on our website in July) to your residence hall. Do not use GPS to get to your hall, as we direct traffic flow that day.
- You will receive the driving directions in the mail in early August.
Place your “car dash sign” on your dash.
- You will receive the car dash sign in the mail in early August.
Bring your Bison ID Card if you have already received one.

Remember to arrive during your 30-minute arrival time slot.

Students: Once you arrive, proceed to your hall’s designated check-in location. This is typically the hall office, but posted signage will confirm and offer additional instructions.
- Hall staff will provide you with your room key, student ID, parking permit, and check-in paperwork. Please bring your photo ID for this step!
Families: Once you arrive, fully unload all your student’s belongings, then designate one person to drive to your assigned parking lot. Parking permits are not required during move-in.
- The Move-In Crew will assist you in unloading your car.
- Do not leave your car unattended in the unloading area.

Room Condition Forms: Before you unpack, complete your Room Condition Form (RCF). On this green form, you will report any damages you see in your room (and foyer/bathroom, if applicable). Your completed RCF will be used at checkout to compare the state of the room. Anything not marked at check-in may be billed to you as damage.
- Once completed, return to your hall office.
- If you do not return your RCF by the end of the week, you will incur a $25 late fee.
Students may then move in their belongings.
Break down cardboard boxes used during move-in and bring them to a designated recycling location.
Sevrinson, and Thompson Residents: Want a loft? Order by August 14 at 6 pm to rent your loft and have it assembled in your room before moving in. Lofts rented on site will not be set up by CSI.
- CSI Lofts will be outside of Thompson Hall from 8 am - 3 pm on Saturday and 10 am-3 pm on Sunday if you have not ordered yours. If you rent a lot on Saturday or Sunday of move-in weekend, CSI will not be responsible for setting up the loft.
Pro-tip: Before getting to campus, label your items with your hall and room number. This will help with any lost/misplaced items during move-in day.

First-year and transfer students are required to move in from 8 am - 1 pm on Saturday, August 22. If you are not able to, please contact Residence Life. Upperclassmen may check in during this time or any time after. New international students should follow the information regarding move-in as found on the New International Student Orientation webpage.
If you are arriving after August 27, please notify Residence Life so we do not cancel your room assignment.
All students who check in are committing to live on campus for the full academic year. After moving in, cancellations may result in a financial penalty, even if your permanent address is within 35 miles of campus. Typically, the only students released without penalty are those who are leaving NDSU, graduating, or participating in an internship, co-op, or study abroad program. All first-year students are required to live on campus.