Check-In Process
Fall 2025 Move-In Days
Dates subject to change.
- Monday, August 11 (Sorority Recruitment)
- Tuesday, August 12 (Admitted Students Day)
- Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14 (General Move-In)
Note: Visit Financial Responsibility for more information about fees and charges, including no-show fine and early check-in fee and more.
Fall 2025 Check-In Instructions
Check back throughout the summer for updated information.
- Residents will select their move-in appointment (once room assignments are confirmed) via the OSU Housing Portal.
- When arriving on campus, go to your designated check-in location to complete the paperwork and receive your room key.
- Start the Room Occupancy Checklist (ROC) by logging into the OSU Housing Portal before moving personal items into the room. The report documents the room's condition
on the day you move in. Staff will use the report to compare the move-in condition
of the room with the condition of room on the day you move out.
- Instructions: Room Occupancy Checklist (ROC)
- You may move your items into your room anytime after your check-in has been completed.
- While moving your items to your room, follow all signage and loading zone directions.
- Look for volunteer tents for help.
- When you are finished unloading, move your vehicle(s) to a designated parking lot so someone else can use the loading zone.
Specific instructions for the following: