Move-In

Before you arrive

Know Your Move-in Appointment Time

Be sure to check your email for your move-in appointment. Please note, move-in appointments are required. If you arrive outside of your appointment window you may be asked to wait until those within the current window are served and space within the unloading zone is available.     

Our team is excited and ready to welcome you to campus. As you are finalizing your move-in plans, consider keeping your move-in team to a minimum to create a welcoming experience for all Gators! 

Read the Community Standards

The Community Standards is your guide for what items you can bring and expectations for community living. Be sure to check it out before you arrive on campus! 

Review the Packing List

As you prepare for your new home, check out our packing lists to help you make sure you don’t forget anything.

Prepare for Weather

Bring a water bottle, wear cool comfortable clothes and shoes, and pack a tarp or covering for your belongings in case of rain during the unloading process. In the event of severe weather, updates will be posted on the Housing & Residence Life website and on social @UFHousing.   

Directions to Your Hall

Move-in maps will be your guide on how to navigate campus.

Some roads may be closed for ongoing campus improvement. Please use the provided maps below to find the best route to the unloading zone of your new home. Staff will be available to direct you to your area office to check-in as well as your nearest elevator or staircase.

Print Your Unloading Pass

Locate your hall in the chart below and download your corresponding unloading pass. Please be sure to print this and have it pre-filled out when you arrive. This pass will be placed on the dash of your vehicle while you unload.  

Arriving to Campus

Check-in & Unloading

As you arrive, have your mobile GATORONE ready. You will need it to collect your keys during the check-in process at your area office. We encourage your move-in team to start unloading your vehicle while you check in. Carts will be available to check out with a government-issued ID or you are welcome to bring your own to speed up the process.

Please note, unloading zones are available for a limited time, and are intended for you to unload your vehicles quickly before moving to a long-term parking location. Vehicles in the unloading zones must not be left unattended at any time. Once your items are unloaded our staff will direct you to the nearest elevators or staircase as well as direct you to your parking location. A shuttle will be available from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to take you from parking to your hall so you can take your time unpacking and decorating your room.

The On-Campus Experience

Resident Assistants

Resident Assistants (RAs) are undergraduate students who live in the residence halls and are friends, mentors, and resources. They will guide your experience as a Gator. If you have a question, need advice, are wondering how to submit an iService Request, or want to chat with someone who knows the ropes at UF and is excited about helping you achieve your goals, your RA is here for you! Be on the lookout for information regarding your first-floor meeting, and upcoming hall events.

Great Gator Welcome

The Division of Student Life welcomes you to the University of Florida with our annual Great Gator Welcome events! These events happen at the beginning of each semester and are always a blast. Grab your roommate or some new friends from your hall and catch a welcome event happening near you.