Fall Move-In
For important dates and other on-campus move-in information, please see below.
Fall 2024 move-in dates and times
Aug 9-11
Summer residents move to fall semester room
If you resided in summer housing, you will transition to your fall-semester room during this time.
If you do not have a fall semester room you must vacate your summer space by noon on August 11.
Aug 14
First Generation to College Pre-Orientation Program students move in
If you are participating in the FGC Pre-Orientation Program, you will move in on this date between 9 am–noon. Please go directly to 60 Waterman Street to pick up your ID card and check into housing.
Aug 28
Brown|RISD Dual Degree (BRDD) students move in
If you are an enrolled BRDD student, you will move in on this date between 9 am–noon. Please go directly to 55 Angell Street to pick up your ID card and check into housing.
Aug 29
International incoming first-year students (excluding Summer EFS students) 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.
- 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 need not abide by these specific times due to their room assignments across campus.
Sep 1
Domestic incoming first-year students (excluding Summer EFS students) 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.
- 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 need not abide by these specific times due to their room assignments across campus.
Sep 2
Returning students move in
Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors and returning graduate students may begin moving in on this date.
Residence Life team members will be available from 9 am–2 pm in the following locations:
- 15 West: Go to 12 Fulton Street to check in and unload
- Colonial and Dwight: Go to 185 Benefit Street to check in at the Residence Life Office located in Colonial C
- Hill Houses & South Hall: Go to 30 Waterman Street to check in at the Public Safety Lobby
Arrivals after 2 pm on September 2 onwards
- 15 West
- Arrival: Go directly to 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: Go directly to 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, August 27.
Beginning in mid July, you can sign into the housing portal and complete the early arrival request form. You will find this form under "Housing Forms". From there, select the 2024–25 term and choose the fall early arrival form.
Early arrival requests are due by noon on Wedneday, August 14. 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 August 27-28. 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.