Fall 2026 Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details and Information
Selecting a Move-In Time
All residents, both new and returning, will need to select a specific Move-In Time this Fall 2026.
Do not do the following until after selecting your Move-In Time:
- Make travel plans or arrangements to UIC
- Coordinate family and/or friend’s assistance with your move-in
The Move-In Time selection tool does allow residents to cancel and select a new Move-In Time, if necessary. However, a new Move-In Time cannot be requested for less than 24 hours notice.
Important: arriving at a time other than your assigned Move-In Time (or not signing up for a Move-In Time) will result in a lengthy delay as we prioritize assistance to scheduled residents. No exceptions will be made to this process.
What day is Move-In?
Move-In takes place between Thursday, August 20 and Saturday, August 22
If you have been approved by Campus Housing to move in prior to Move-In Days of August 20-22, you should not select a Move-In Time. Residents will need to select a Move-In Time and date that matches their status as either a new or returning Campus Housing resident.
- New Campus Housing residents, including transfer students, may select a Move-In Time on August 20 or August 21.
- Returning Campus Housing residents are welcome to Move-In on August 21 or August 22.
- Failure to sign-up for a Move-In Timeslot may result in an improper check-in fee of $150.
- Moving into Housing outside the hours of 8:30AM – 6:30PM may result in an improper check-in fee of $150.
Guests Assisting with Move-In
Campus Housing defines guests as any individual that is not a roommate of the assigned resident. This includes family members or friends as well as students that reside in a residence hall location different than the hosting resident.
All guests must be escorted by and in the presence of the resident hosting them while in the residence hall. Guests must have a government-issued photo ID on them.
Summer-to-Fall Interim Housing
Only residents with an active Summer 2026 Housing assignment are eligible for the Interim Housing period between the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 terms.
Fall 2026 Housing residents that are not current Summer 2026 residents will not be able to move into Campus Housing earlier than Move-In Days of August 20-22, unless they are part of an approved early arrival group or have an academic class or purpose that starts prior to August 20. Please contact Campus Housing if you have questions or requests for early arrival as mentioned in the previous sentence.
Late Arrivals
If you are unable to move in prior to Monday, August 24, please contact the Housing Office (housing@uic.edu) so that your late arrival will not be mistaken for a change in your housing plans (such as cancellation).
Select a Move-In Time
How to Move-In
Have Your UIC i-card or Government-Issued Photo ID Ready
Upon arrival for Move-In, you must have your UIC i-card or US government-issued photo ID ready to present to Housing staff.
Display your Move-In QR Code to Housing Staff
Login to the Housing Portal and navigate to the My Room Assignments page. View your Fall 2026 assignment and select View Assignment Details. On that page residents will find their Your Move-In QR Code.
Housing staff will need to scan this QR code to Check-In residents to their Fall assignments and issue keys.
Where to Go If You Are Moving In on or after August 23
East Residence Halls
Commons West (CMW), Commons North (CMN), Commons South (CMS), and Courtyard (CTY)
Key Pick Up and Unloading
Residents assigned to Commons North (CMN), Commons South (CMS), Commons West, or Courtyard (CTY) will check in, pick up keys at the East Area Office front desk and unload at 700 S. Halsted.
Upon verification of the resident’s identity and confirmation of room assignment, residents may begin unloading their vehicle. This is an unloading area only; one member of your party must remain in the vehicle at all times.
Parking
Halsted Street Parking Structure offers the nearest parking after unloading personal belongings at the Drop Off Location. It is located one block south at the intersection of Halsted and Taylor. There are two entrances – one on Polk Street and one on Taylor Street.
Academic & Residential Complex (ARC)
Key Pick Up and Unloading
Residents assigned to the Academic & Residential Complex will check in, pick up keys at the ARC front desk and unload at 501 S Morgan Street.
Upon verification of the resident’s identity and confirmation of room assignment, residents may begin unloading their vehicle. This is an unloading area only; one member of your party must remain in the vehicle at all times.
Parking
The Harrison Street Parking Structure is available as the nearest parking complex to the Academic & Residential Complex. You cannot park in the ARC parking lot (unloading only).
South Residence Halls including James Stukel Towers (JST), Thomas Beckham Hall (TBH), and Marie Robinson Hall (MRH)
James Stukel Towers (JST)
First Step – Checking In
Residents assigned to JST will check-in and pick up keys at the JST front desk located at 718 W. Rochford Street.
Second Step – Drop Off Location and Parking
Drop Off Locations for JST include W. Rochford Street or Parking Lot #14 (adjacent locations). Maxwell Street Parking Structure is available as the nearest parking complex after unloading.
Thomas Beckham Hall (TBH)
First Step – Checking In
Residents assigned to TBH will check-in at the TBH front desk located on S Newberry Ave. Please note that if you are traveling west on Roosevelt, there is no turn lane to enter S Newberry Ave. Approach from the west.
Upon verification of the resident’s identity and confirmation of room assignment, residents may begin unloading their vehicle. This is an unloading area only; one member of your party must remain in the vehicle at all times.
Second Step – Drop Off Location & Parking
The Drop Off Locations for residents is on S Newberry Ave., the same location as the front desk. Maxwell Street Parking Structure is available as the nearest parking complex after unloading.
Marie Robinson Hall (MRH)
First Step – Checking In
Residents assigned to MRH will check-in at the MRH front desk, located on W Maxwell St.
Upon verification of the resident’s identity and confirmation of room assignment, residents may begin unloading their vehicle. This is an unloading area only; one member of your party must remain in the vehicle at all times.
Second Step – Drop Off Location & Parking
The Drop Off Locations for residents is on W Maxwell St. Maxwell Street Parking Structure is available as the nearest parking complex after unloading.
West Residence Halls incouding Single Student Residence (SSR) and Polk Street Residence (PSR)
First Step – Checking In
Residents assigned to SSR and PSR will check-in at the SSR/PSR in at the West Area Office front desk located located between Damen Avenue and Wolcott Avenue on Polk Street.
Upon verification of the resident’s identity and confirmation of room assignment, residents may begin unloading their vehicle. This is an unloading area only; one member of your party must remain in the vehicle at all times.
Second Step – Drop Off & Parking
The Drop Off Locations for residents is at the same location as the front desk. The Wood Street Parking Structure offers the nearest parking after unloading personal belongings.
Parking
Parking passes are not available for the main city streets nearby the residence halls. It is encouraged that you have someone available to remain with your vehicle while you are moving personal belongings into the residence hall.
All UIC parking lots referenced in the above sections (Drop Off Location and Parking) have hourly and daily visitor rate options.
For questions related to parking passes, rates, and more, please visit the UIC Parking Services website for details. Parking is not provided as part of Campus Housing, but daily parking options and semester-long permits are available for purchase.
Labeling Personal Belongings
We recommend that residents moving into Campus Housing label their personal belongings, including:
- moving boxes, Rubbermaid containers, and similar
- personal items that are transported in a standalone manner
- luggage, duffel bags, and similar
Suggested labeling methods include using painters tape or paper with the resident’s name and UIN on it. This allows us to help assist residents with any items that may be misplaced during their Move-In process.
Additional Information
What To Bring
Campus Housing provides each resident with a bed, twin mattress, desk, desk chair, drawer space, and closet/wardrobe space. Storage space in student rooms is extremely limited (usually just a small closet/wardrobe, dresser, and under bed space), so please don’t over pack. You may also want to coordinate bringing larger items with your roommates where possible. Below is a suggested packing list to help make you feel at home at UIC.
Bath/Toiletries
- Plastic Shower Curtain
- Shower Rings
- Shower Liner
- Tooth Brush/Tooth Paste
- Shampoo
- Hair Products
- Body Wash
- Sunscreen
- Nail Clipper
- Mouthwash
- Razors
- Q-Tips
- Tissue/Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Bath Towel/Bath Robe
- Bath Mat
- Bin to organize items
- Shower Caddy
- Shower Shoes/Sandals
- Small Trash Bin
Room
- Pillow & Pillow Cases
- Comforter (Twin XL)
- Blanket
- Sheets x 2 (Twin XL)
- Desk Lamp
- Room Decor
- Cleaning Supplies
- Garbage Bags
- Small Trash Bin/Recycling Bin
- Air Freshener
Laundry
- Detergent
- Fabric Softener
- Stain Remover
- Dryer Sheets
- Laundry Hamper/Bag
- Hangers
- Seasonal Clothing (Don’t forget a raincoat/umbrella & winter boots)
Other
- Cell phone charger
- Computer and accessories (computer labs are also available for residents in each building)
- Non-halogen desk lamp or other bright light for reading
- Poster adhesive, removable hooks – 3M strips and hooks are great!
- Medication
- Alarm clock
- Power strip with surge protection
- Photo ID, driver’s license, state ID card or passport (If you plan to work on or off campus, you will need a Social Security Card, birth certificate, or US passport for paperwork)
- Hand sanitizer
- Face masks and any other desired personal protection equipment (PPE)
- Thermometer
- Disinfectant wipes
- Effective 2025-2026 academic year, toilet paper will not be provided to student residents who reside in suite style or apartment-style housing
- Effective 2025-2026 academic year, shower curtains will not be provided to student residents with private bathrooms; shower curtains will only be provided in common area bathrooms of CMS, CMW and ARC
- Batteries
- Snacks
- Water Bottle
- First-Aid Kit (Band-Aids)
Further information regarding allowed items (as well as items that are not allowed) can be found in the Resident Handbook.
Visit the residence hall page for full details what comes included in your selected room.
Don't Bring These Items
Leave the following items at home. These are not allowed under our policies.
- Microwaves (unless rented through our partner, MyMicroFridge, or you are a SSR resident and the microwave is under 1000 watts)
- Heating or cooking appliances (hot pots, toasters, space heaters, coffee makers without auto shutoff, etc.)
- Refrigerators with interiors larger than 4.6 cubic feet or greater than 2.9 amps (you can rent a microfridge through our partner, MyMicroFridge)
- Halogen lamp
- Candles, incense, fireworks, explosives, incendiaries, firearms, and other similar items
- Weapons/firearms
- Air conditioning units
- Waterbeds
- Pets (Fish are allowed in a 30-gallon aquariums max)
- Hoverboards
- Wireless Routers (for help with internet, please visit housing.uic.edu/internet)
Further information regarding prohibited items (as well as items that are allowed) can be found in the Resident Handbook.
MyMicroFridge.com- Refrigerator/ Freezer & Microwave Combination Appliance
mymicrofridge.com offers a combination refrigerator, freezer, and microwave unit.
Although residents may bring a refrigerator less than 2.9 amps and 4.6 cubic feet and stand-alone microwaves under 1000 watts (permitted only in SSR), we recommend renting from MyMicroFridge.com because all of their products are department-approved, guaranteeing that your product will meet our policies.
MyMicroFridge provides free on-site service throughout the entire academic year creating continuous ease and convenience from start to finish.
Order by August 1st and your Microfridge will be your room before you arrive on campus.
Change of Plans - No Longer Living On Campus
If you have changed your plans and will not be occupying the room to which you’ve been assigned, you would be helping out other interested applicants by informing us of a change of plans as soon as possible. You may contact us via phone at (312)-355-6300 or via email at housing@uic.edu.
Meal Plans
Resident meal plans are required for residents living in the Academic & Residential Complex (ARC), Courtyard, Commons North, Commons West, Commons South, and James Stukel Towers (JST).
We welcome residents living in Marie Robinson Hall (MRH), Thomas Beckham Hall (TBH), Single Student Residence (SSR), and Polk Street Residence (PSR), as well as commuter students, faculty and staff to also participate in dining on campus with a Blaze meal plan.
Visit http://wallet.uic.edu to purchase.
For dining related questions, please email dining@uic.edu