Move-in timeslots are assigned based on your room location. This helps us manage the flow of traffic and elevator usage during the Move-in. Please be sure to arrive at your assigned Move-in day and time.
Please Note:
- If you arrive outside of the scheduled Move-in days/times (August 18 and 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.), you will need to check in directly at your community front desk.
- Move-in assistance will only be available during the scheduled Move-in days/times.
- Charges will not be adjusted if you move in later than your assigned timeslot.
- Unless pre-approved, do not arrive before August 18.
If you arrive outside of your assigned time, you may have to wait in the holding area until your vehicle can accommodated at the next step in the move-in process.
Your SFSU OneCard Mobile Credential is needed for Move-in Day. To avoid any delays, be sure to set it up prior to Move-in Day. Your Mobile Credential also provides access to your building/room (in select communities), meal plan, campus services and more.
Move-in staff will help students unload their vehicles in all communities except for University Park North and University Park South. For West Grove Commons residents, Move-in staff will also help you move your belongings to your room.
To help you move your belongings to your room, a limited number of moving bins will be available for checkout at all communities except for University Park South. We recommend that you bring your own dolly or hand truck, even if a moving bin is available for rent at your community.
Only 2 guests per resident may help with move-in.
To minimize congestion in unloading areas, only 1 vehicle per resident is allowed for move-in. Any additional vehicles will need to go directly to Lot 20 levels 1-3.
Due to a max clearance of 6’8”, large trucks, trailers, or recreational vehicles cannot be accommodated in Lot 20 or the Manzanita Square parking garage.
Yes. Long-term parking in Lot 20 will be free on August 18 and 19. Be sure to follow all parking restrictions as SFSU is not responsible for any parking violations.
Meal plans included in the License Agreement will be activated at the time of check-in.
Flex and Gator Dollars will be available on September 4, 2026.
Yes, you can submit a meal plan change request via the Student Housing Portal. The deadline to request the change is September 2, 2026.
Yes, the office will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Move-in Day.
Internet providers vary by building. Detailed directions on how to connect will be sent to your SFSU email account upon check-in or you can click the link below.
You can submit a service request or on Move-in Day visit one of the Facilities tables in the Tri-community Plaza, at UPN (255 Buckingham Way), or at the MSQ courtyard.
No. If you have an issue that can be resolved by Facilities Services, submit a service request.
Parking permits are available for purchase within the residential community for select communities or in the SFSU's main parking garage. For further information, visit our Residential Parking page.
You may submit a Room Change Request form via the Student Housing Portal starting 2 weeks after move-in. Please note that requests are not guaranteed and are dependent on space availability.
If you need support adjusting to life on campus you may reach out to your Resident Assistance or you may stop by your community desk if you need any other type of assistance from a Residential Life Team member.