Move-In Mania

Freshman Move-In Mania
Move In Instructions
Dear Future Jaguars,
Get ready for the most exciting day of the year — Move-In Mania!
We can’t wait to welcome you to campus on August 11-12, 2025!
Whether you're arriving on Day 1 or Day 2, rest assured the experience will be smooth, easy, and fun.
Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your move-in day:
Step 1: Confirm Your Arrival Time
Be on the lookout for an email from the Housing Office. It will include your Housing Assignment, Move-In Date, and Arrival Time. Make sure you only show up during your confirmed time to keep things moving smoothly!
Step 2: Find Your Starting Point
- Map it out: Check out the [Move-In Map](insert link) to see where everything begins.
- How to get here:
- Arriving via Harding Blvd Overpass? Perfect! Turn off at the F.G. Clark Activity Center.
- Our friendly staff will be there to guide you to the correct check-in area and unloading zones.
- Bradford Hall & Bethune Hall residents:
Follow Harding Blvd and follow the directional signage to your designated check-in and unloading zones.
Step 3: Head to Your Check-In Area
- Once you arrive, look for the check-in stations to get started on the right foot. You’ll be guided by signs and helpful staff every step of the way.
Step 4: Time to Unload
- Get your Student Data Form ready: You'll need a printed copy of your Student Data Form (emailed to you at the end of July).
- Arrive on time: Please aim to arrive no more than 10 minutes before your scheduled move-in time. Early birds? You'll be redirected to the exit lane to wait until your designated time. Late arrivals? We’ll do our best to accommodate, but there’s no guarantee it will be at your scheduled time.
- Don’t Park in the fire lane! Vehicles parked in fire lanes will be asked to move — and may even be ticketed or towed at the owner's expense.
Step 5: Check-In & Grab Your Welcome Pack
- Pull up to the Welcome Tent: Exchange your printed Student Data Form for a Welcome Packet and your Room Key.
- Parking: After you’ve checked in, park in a designated parking space.
- Each student is allowed up to two cars. If you’re towing a U-Haul or trailer, that counts as two vehicles.
- If you’ve got a third car, please park it in a perimeter lot on campus before coming to the staging area. You won’t be able to bring it into the move-in area.
Step 6: Unload Your Belongings
- Unloading time is limited: You have 20 minutes to unload your things. Our helpful volunteers will assist by carrying your belongings to your room while you park your car.
- Be mindful: Once you’ve unloaded, please move your car to its designated parking area.
- Helpful tip: Bring a dolly or cart to make the process quicker and easier!
Step 7: Move Your Car to Designated Parking
Here’s where you’ll park once you’ve finished unloading:
- Totty and Shade: Building 100 Parking Lot
- Jones Hall: Building 400 Parking Lot
- Bradford & Bethune Hall: Lot H (Overflow Lot)
- Grandison, Reed, and White: West Stadium Lot

Step 8: Unpack & Decorate Your New Home!
- Time to make your room your own: Begin unpacking and get to work by turning your new space into a home.
- Clear the parking area: Parking spots must be cleared by the end of your assigned move-in time to allow the next group of students to move in.
- Dispose of trash properly: Please make sure to bring all trash and flattened cardboard boxes to the designated trash and recycling dumpsters outside your building.
- Time is UP! Parents and Guest will be asked to leave at the completion of your Move-in Time to allow the next group to move-in. Once Move-in is complete parent will be allowed to return for a limited time. The building will be closed to all parents and guest at 8pm.
Step 9: Share Your Campus Vibes!
- Snap a picture of your decorated room and share it with us on social media. Tag us on Instagram at subr_reslife to show off your space!
We’re thrilled to have you join the Jaguar family and can’t wait to see you on campus. Get ready for an unforgettable year!
Go Jags!
The Housing and Residence Life Team
Southern University