Move-in Day

2026 Fall Semester Move-in

You will not be able to move-in to your residence hall until your designated arrival time.

Upon arrival to campus, proceed directly to the Wright Center Lobby to the centralized check-in location.
Only the student should enter the Wright Center Lobby to complete the check-in process (family members should remain in the car).
Student will provide their name and photo ID (i.e., Samford ID or Driver’s License) to Residence Life staff.
Residence Life staff will check student in online and issue the student his/her residence hall room key and color-coded unloading zone instructions.

After checking in, student and families will follow color-coded instructions to assigned unloading zone.
When you arrive at assigned unloading zone, you will unload all items from vehicle(s) immediately to assigned drop-off spot.

Once vehicle(s) has been unloaded, they should be moved from unloading zone to a designated parking area.
Student and/or family members may wait with belongings at the assigned drop-off spot while vehicle(s) is being moved.

Once vehicle(s) has been parked, return to drop-off spot and move belongings into residence hall room.

Once all belongings have been moved from drop-off spot, begin unpacking and decorating your room!
Those assisting students moving in will need to depart campus by 8:00 p.m. CST on the student’s scheduled move-in day.

If possible, please do not bring a box truck and/or trailer as unloading and parking these vehicles is difficult in the designated unloading zones.
Label all belongings with student name, building and room number.
Pack light and only bring essential items - remember there will not be volunteers to assist with moving items into the residence hall room.
Make sure boxes you pack are light and easy for you to carry.
You may bring equipment (hand trucks, wagons, etc.) to assist you with move-in. However, residence halls do not have elevators.

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