Fall Move-In
For important dates and other on-campus move-in information, please see below.
Fall 2026 move-in dates and times
AUG 7-9
Summer students relocate to fall housing assignments
If you resided in summer housing, you will transition to your fall housing assignment during this time.
If you do not have a fall semester room, you must vacate your summer room by noon on August 9.
AUG 19
First Generation to College Pre-Orientation Program (FGC POP) move-in
If you are participating in the FGC Pre-Orientation Program, you will move in on this date between 9 am–12 pm. Please go directly to 60 Waterman Street to pick up your ID card and check in with Residence Life.
SEP 2
Brown|RISD Dual Degree (BRDD) students move-in
If you are an enrolled BRDD student, you will move in between 9 am–12 pm. Please go directly to 55 Angell Street to pick up your ID card and check in with Residence Life.
BRDD students who have approved early arrivals for pre-orientation programs at Brown University will receive additional information via email about their arrival.
SEP 3
First-year International student move-in
Students will be permitted to arrive on campus between 9 am–2 pm, with a specific move-in period based on room assignment in the first-year residence halls.
- 6th and 5th floor: 9 am–10:30 am
- 4th and 3rd floor: 10:30 am–noon
- 2nd, 1st and ground floor: noon–2 pm
Incoming transfer students will follow move-in times and days according to their room assignments, which may or may not be in the first-year housing areas.
SEP 6
First-year domestic student move-in
Students will be permitted to arrive on campus between 9 am–2 pm, with a specific move-in period based on their room assignment in the first-year residence halls.
- 6th and 5th floor: 9 am–10:30 am
- 4th and 3rd floor: 10:30 am–noon
- 2nd, 1st and ground floor: noon–2 pm
Incoming transfer students will follow move-in times and days according to their room assignments, which may or may not be in the first-year housing areas.
SEP 7
Returning student move-in
Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and returning graduate students may begin moving in.
Residence Life team members will be available from 9 am–1 pm in the following locations:
- 15 West: 12 Fulton Street to check in and unload
- Colonial and Dwight: 185 Benefit Street to check in at the Residence Life Office located in Colonial C
- Hill Houses & South Hall: 30 Waterman Street to check in at the Public Safety Lobby
Arrivals after 1 pm:
- 15 West
- Arrival: Public Safety at 15 West to check in
- Keys: If you live in a multi-bedroom apartment or suite, you will receive a key to your bedroom from Public Safety
- ID card: Put your ID into the card updater directly behind Public Safety to receive access to your new space
- Check in via the Housing Portal
- Colonial, Dwight, Hill Houses or the Quad
- Arrival: Public Safety at 30 Waterman Street to check in
- Keys: If you live in a multi-bedroom apartment in Colonial, you will receive a key to your bedroom from Public Safety
- ID card: Put your ID into the card updater directly behind Public Safety to receive access to your new space
- Check in via the Housing Portal
Early arrival requests and details
You may request an arrival earlier than your scheduled move-in date, at a cost of $70 per day.
Incoming new students can request a one-day early arrival.
Returning students can request an arrival for as early as Tuesday, September 1.
Beginning on July 22, you can sign into the housing portal and complete the early arrival request form from the home page.
Early arrival requests are due by noon on Monday, August 24. We will not accept requests after this date.
Important note: If you arrive on campus prior to your move-in date without permission, you will be charged a $150 fee for improper arrival.
Move-in Muscles (returning students only)
If you wish to arrive early on campus without an early arrival fee, you can sign up to be a move-in volunteer, also known as a "Muscle," to support new student move-in days.
If you volunteer, you may arrive on September 1. We will waive the daily cost of early arrival, as long as you work your assigned shifts.
If you’re interested, check the housing portal in mid July to learn more.
Questions about move-in?
If you have any questions about your arrival date, email us at housing@risd.edu or call (401) 454-6650.