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Check-In Process

Fall 2025 Move-In Days

Be sure to visit the OSU Housing Portal to select your move-in appointment time.

  • Monday, August 11 (Sorority Recruitment. Check in at your hall's service desk.)
  • Tuesday, August 12 (Admitted Students Day)
  • Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14 (General Move-In)
  • Thursday, August 14 (One on 4th) Review check-in process.

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. Please bring your student ID, driver’s license or government ID.
    • Exception Aug. 11:Sorority Recruitment. Check in at your hall's service desk.
  • Start yourRoom Occupancy Checklist (ROC)before moving personal items into the room. For instructions and information about how the ROC can affect your bursar bill, go to theRoom Occupancy Checklistwebpage.
  • You may move your items into your room any time after your check-in has been completed.
  • While moving your items to your room, follow all signs and loading zone directions.
  • Look for hall staff or volunteers for help.
  • When you are finished unloading, move your vehicle(s) to a designated parking lot so someone else can use the loading zone.
  • For security reasons, be sure to keep your room locked during move-in because the residence halls will be open for extended periods.

Specific instructions for the following:

International Student Check-In Process