Moving in to your on-campus residential college or apartment is an exciting yet hectic time for new and returning students alike. The Department of Residence Halls does our very best to make the move-in process as easy and simple as possible in order to help you get settled into your new “home away from home”.
Please utilize the links below to learn more about August move-in as well as to connect with several University offices and outside vendors that can assist you with move-in.
- Move-In Instructions
- Things to Bring
- Info Technology / Telecommunications
- Orientation
- Directions to Campus
- Move-In Related Outside Vendor Services
New Students
** Wednesday, August 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Last name begins with "A" through "F"
** Wednesday, August 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Last name begins with "G" through "O"
** Thursday, August 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Last name begins with "P" through "Z"
Move-In Instructions - Residential Colleges and Apartment Area
- Arrive during your designated check-in day and time period and report directly to your residential college after parking in one of the short-term parking areas - refer to the move-in parking map for specific locations.
- Proceed to your residential college reception desk/lobby area to check-in and receive your room/apartment keys.
- Once checked into your room, you can check out a luggage cart in the lobby area to assist with moving in your belongings as you unload your vehicle.
*parking note: Once you have completed your unloading, please move your vehicle to one of the designated long-term parking areas in one of the three(3) garages - refer to the move-in parking map for specific locations.
Welcome Stations
To assist those moving into Hecht and Stanford residential colleges, there will be "Welcome Stations" located throughout the short-term parking areas. Each tented "Welcome Station" will:
- Be staffed by trained University employees and student leaders.
- Provide information and answer questions you may have.
- Distribute water.
- Serve as a shuttle stop for those needing assistance moving in or returning to Hecht and Stanford Residential College.
Move-In Parking/Traffic Flow Map Link to Map (6MB)
Returning Students
** Friday, August 22nd from 8:00 a.m. through the first day of classes - Wednesday, August 27th by 5:00 p.m.
Move-In Instructions - Residential Colleges and Apartment Area
- Arrive during your designated check-in day and time period and report directly to your residential college after parking in one of the short-term parking areas - refer to the move-in parking map for specific locations.
- Proceed to your residential college reception desk/lobby area to check-in and receive your room/apartment keys.
- Once checked into your room, you can check out a luggage cart in the lobby area to assist with moving in your belongings as you unload your vehicle.
*parking note: Once you have completed your unloading, please move your vehicle to one of the designated long-term parking areas in one of the three(3) garages - refer to the move-in parking map for specific locations.
Move-In Parking/Traffic Flow Map Link to Map (6MB)
University Village Students
** Friday, August 22nd from 8:00 a.m. through the first day of classes - Wednesday, August 27th by 5:00 p.m.
Move-In Instructions - University Village
- Arrive during your designated check-in day and report directly to the University Village Office after parking in one of the Village parking garages - the Village office is located on the first floor of the north garage on Albenga Avenue.
- In the Village Office you will complete the check-in process and receive your apartment keys and your Village parking decal (if you have a vehicle) - please bring a photo ID as well as your vehicle registration.
- Once checked into your apartment, you can check out a luggage cart in the garage you parked in to assist with moving in your belongings as you unload your vehicle.
*parking note: please do not park in the grass swales or surface lots that are not designated for University Village resident parking as you are completing the check-in or unloading process.
Information Technology/Telecommunications Information
(information about how students get access to CaneNet, WirelessCanes and IT Student Services)
Services for Students Back to School
Residential College Support Locations Dates and Hours
During Opening, Computer Hardware and Software Products and Installation Information will be available in each Residential College Lobby during check in
New year round student support location is at CaneNet Connection @ Richter next to Starbucks and across from the Richter Library
Frequently Asked Computer Questions (FAQ's) FAQ's
Telecommunications CaneNet Information
Student Residential College Network Access Service
Department of Telecommunications Telecommunications Information
Quick Start Guide canenet/quickstartguide.pdf
canenet@miami.edu
Phone: (305) 284-6565, Option 3
Department of Orientation www.miami.edu/orientation
orientation@miami.edu
Phone: (305) 284-5646
Things to Bring Things to Bring
Directions to Campus Directions to Campus
Move-In Related Outside Vendor Services
On Campus Carpet and Appliance Sales, Personal Property Insurance Companies, Specially-Sized Linens, Bath Essentials, Etc. and Shipping Assistance
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Housing office by e-mail at housing@miami.edu or call 305.284.4505.
