When to Come
January 23, 2026
Village at Centennial Square & University Park North | at your assigned time
All other communities | anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Please contact the Student Housing Office at housing@sfsu.edu if you are running late and will arrive outside of this move-in timeframe.
What to Do
CHECK IN BETWEEN 10 AM & 2 PM TO RECEIVE YOUR KEYS
RENT A MOVING BIN (ALL COMMUNITIES EXCEPT UPS)
UNLOAD YOUR BELONGINGS & MOVE THEM TO YOUR ROOM
MOVE YOUR VEHICLE TO AVAILABLE LONG TERM PARKING
Move-in Process Instructions
Central Neighborhood
(TCS, TJS, VCS and WGC)
📍LOCATION | At your respective community desk*
- Drive to the VCS parking garage at 750 Font Blvd. [VIEW GOOGLE MAP] and temporarily park.
- Proceed to your community desk to receive your keys and unloading permit.
*Community Desk Locations:
- WGC | 700 Font Blvd.
- TCS and TJS | 796 Font Blvd.
- VCS | 750 Font Blvd. Bldg. A
📍LOCATION | VCS parking garage - 750 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132 [VIEW GOOGLE MAP]
- Return to the VCS parking garage.
- Fill out the bin rental card on the unloading permit you received at check-in.
- Hand the bin rental card to staff at the bin rental location to rent a moving bin.
- Place the unloading permit in your vehicle according to the instructions on the permit.
- You will have 1 hour to unload your vehicle.
📍LOCATION | Lot 20 - State Drive [VIEW GOOGLE MAP]
After unloading your belongings, return your moving bin to the bin rental location and move your vehicle to any available parking space on the lower levels in Lot 20.
North Neighborhood
(UPN)
📍LOCATION | 295 Buckingham Way [VIEW GOOGLE MAP]
- Park in one of the designated parking spaces near the above location.
- Proceed to the check-in tables to receive your keys and unloading permit.
📍LOCATION | Any available street parking on Buckingham Way
- Fill out the bin rental card on the unloading permit you received at check-in.
- Hand the bin rental card to staff at the bin rental location to rent a moving bin.
- Return to your vehicle and place the unloading permit in your vehicle according to the instructions on the permit.
- You will have 1 hour to unload your vehicle.
📍LOCATION | Lot 20 - State Drive [VIEW GOOGLE MAP]
After unloading your belongings, return your moving bin to the bin rental location and move your vehicle to any available parking space on the lower levels in Lot 20.
South Neighborhood
(MSQ and UPS)
📍LOCATION | Manzanita Square Lobby at 2 Varela Ave. [VIEW GOOGLE MAP]
- Park in any available street parking near Manzanita Square.
- Proceed to the check-in area to receive your keys and unloading permit.
📍LOCATION
MSQ residents | MSQ parking garage on Cardenas Avenue [GOOGLE MAP]
UPS residents | Any available street parking near your building
- Return to your vehicle and fill out the unloading permit.
- Drive to the unloading location.
- Place the unloading permit in your vehicle according to the instructions on the permit.
- You will have 1 hour to unload your vehicle.
📍LOCATION | Lot 20 - State Drive [VIEW GOOGLE MAP]
After unloading your belongings, return your moving bin to the bin rental location and move your vehicle to any available parking space on the lower levels in Lot 20.
Things to Know
CHECK-IN
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR CHECK-IN | Your SFSU Mobile Credential –OR– government-issued ID –AND– a screen shot of your room assignment (found on the last page of your Move-in Confirmation on the Student Housing Portal).
TIP | Set up your Mobile Credential (SFSU ID) prior to arriving on Move-in Day.
Please Note:
- The Mobile Credential is required for WGC residents.
- A family member or friend CANNOT check in for you.
- If you arrive after 2 p.m. or on a different day, check in directly at your community desk.
UNLOADING & PARKING
- Only one vehicle per resident is allowed in the unloading areas.
- Long term parking in Lot 20 is FREE on Move-in Day (January 23rd). The unloading permit you received at check-in must be displayed.
- Max clearance in Lot 20 and the MSQ parking garage is 6’8”, and the VCS parking garage is 8'. Large trucks, trailers, or recreational vehicles cannot be accommodated.
Please Note: SFSU is not responsible for any parking violations, so be sure to follow all parking restrictions. Street parking regulations will be enforced.
MOVING BINS
For all communities except UPS*, moving bins will be available at the unloading area to make it easier for you to move your belongings. We encourage you to bring small moving equipment, such as hand trucks or dollies.
*A limited number of moving bins are available at MSQ.
Please Note:
- 1 bin can be checked out for 1 HOUR max.
- There is an $85 charge for bins that are not returned.