The Office of Student Living and Learning facilitates move-in and check-in for the three academic semesters: fall, spring and summer. Students will receive detailed information regarding check-in via their Rensselaer email account prior to moving in.
Summer Semester
Students will move back to campus for the summer term on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Additional details regarding move-in will be shared in upcoming emails. Due to the timing of commencement, moving in before May 18, 2025 is not an option.
If moving in to live on-campus for classes that start on May 19, 2025, you will receive move-in information in the next few months. Your move-in day will be May 18, 2025.
If moving in at another time throughout the summer, you will receive information about moving in closer to that date.
Fall Semester Opening
The anticipated move-in schedule is below. Please note that some of these details may change.
Assigned Move-In Date and Time
Move-in for not participating in an overnight trip for the Fall 2025 semester is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025*.
There will be specific move-in time windows for each building that will be released early to mid-July.
*Please note: Fall athletics or ROTC participation can also impact your move-in date. Your coach or officer will be in touch about this.
Residential Check-In
Once you have received your room key, you will proceed to your assigned residential hall to move in your belongings. As our residence halls do not have large loading areas, you and any guests will be asked to unload your personal items outside of the building, park the car(s) in a designated parking lot near the hall, and proceed to move items to your room after the car has been parked.
Rensselaer does not provide any moving apparatus, such as handcarts or dollies. Please consider purchasing or renting such apparatus to assist you with your move. Lastly, only one of the first-year residence halls, Barton, has an elevator. As such, we encourage you to pack items in multiple, smaller boxes, thus making them easier to carry than in a few, larger boxes. This should make moving in more pleasant. Move-in volunteers will be available to assist you with moving personal items into your room. Move-in volunteers are distributed across campus based on the number of volunteers, the size of the unloading area, and other considerations. You should always be prepared to move your items into the hall yourself.
Rensselaer is committed to providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations to ensure equal access for students and guests with disabilities. For questions or to discuss particular needs during move-in, students or their guests may contact Rensselaer’s Disability Services for Students Office at (518) 276-8197.
The anticipated move in schedule is below. Please note that some of these details may change.
Assigned Move-In Date and Time
Move-in for the fall 2025 semester is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 2025*.
There will be specific move-in time windows for each building that will be released early to mid-July.
*Please note: Fall athletics or ROTC participation can also impact your move-in date. Your coach or officer will be in touch about this.
Residential Check-In
Once you have received your room key, you will proceed to your assigned residential hall to move in your belongings. As our residence halls do not have large loading areas, you and any guests will be asked to unload your personal items outside of the building, park the car(s) in a designated parking lot near the hall, and proceed to move items to your room after the car has been parked.
Rensselaer does not provide any moving apparatus, such as hand carts or dollies. Please consider purchasing or renting such apparatus to assist you with your move. Lastly, only one of the first-year residence halls, Barton, has an elevator. As such, we encourage you to pack items in multiple, smaller boxes, thus making them easier to carry, than in a few, larger boxes. This should make move-in more pleasant. Move-in volunteers will be available to assist you with moving personal items into your room. Move-in volunteers are distributed across campus based on the number of volunteers, the size of the unloading area, and other considerations. You should always be prepared to move your items into the hall yourself.
Rensselaer is committed to providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations to ensure equal access for students and guests with disabilities. For questions, or to discuss particular needs during move-in, students or their guests may contact Rensselaer’s Disability Services for Students Office at (518) 276-8197.
The anticipated move in schedule is below. Please note that some of these details may change.
Assigned Move-In Date and Time
Move-in for the fall 2025 semester is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Residential Check-In
Once you have received your room key, you will proceed to your assigned residential hall to move in your belongings. As our residence halls do not have large loading areas, you and any guests will be asked to unload your personal items outside of the building, park the car(s) in a designated parking lot near the hall, and proceed to move items to your room after the car has been parked.
Rensselaer does not provide any moving apparatus, such as hand carts or dollies. Please consider purchasing or renting such apparatus to assist you with your move. Lastly, only one of the first-year residence halls, Barton, has an elevator. As such, we encourage you to pack items in multiple, smaller boxes, thus making them easier to carry, than in a few, larger boxes. This should make move-in more pleasant. Move-in volunteers will be available to assist you with moving personal items into your room. Move-in volunteers are distributed across campus based on the number of volunteers, the size of the unloading area, and other considerations. You should always be prepared to move your items into the hall yourself.
Rensselaer is committed to providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations to ensure equal access for students and guests with disabilities. For questions, or to discuss particular needs during move-in, students or their guests may contact Rensselaer’s Disability Services for Students Office at (518) 276-8197.
Housing Transition Process Overall Process
Prior to Returning Your Summer 2024 Key, Please Ensure That in Your Summer 2024 Room You:
Key Return
Check-Out Fee
Please re-read this carefully, you are responsible for fully understanding the transition process from your Summer 2024 to Fall 2024 room assignment. If you have questions, contact the Office of Student Living and Learning at (518) 276-6284 or via email at reslife@rpi.edu. |
Move-in: August 26, 2024 and August 27, 2024
We cannot accommodate upperclass arrivals earlier than these dates.
Check-in for the Fall 2024 term will occur on the following days at the East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV): Move-in for the Fall 2024 semester is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024 and Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
You may arrive anytime within the move-in windows stated above. You will not need to book a check-in appointment. Early and Late Arrivals:Early arrivals before Friday, August 23, 2024 will not be considered, unless participating in campus sponsored events. Those who would like to arrive early between August 23, 2024 and August 25, 2024 will be charged $75/per night that they are on-campus prior to move-in day. This early arrival request must be made to the Office of Student Living and Learning via email 48 hours in advance. The request will be subject to approval by the Office of Student Living and Learning. If you are unable to arrive before 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024, you must retrieve your keys the next day on August 27th during the move-in window. If you are unable to arrive before 5:00p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, please notify the Office of Student Living and Learning via email. We will then notify you of your move-in process. Residential Check-InOnce you have received your room key, you will proceed to your assigned residential hall to move in your belongings. As our residence halls do not have large loading areas, you and any guests will be asked to unload your personal items outside of the building, park the car(s) in a designated parking lot near the hall, and proceed to move items to your room after the car has been parked. Rensselaer does not provide any moving apparatus such as hand carts or dollies. Please consider purchasing or renting such apparatus to assist you with your move. Lastly, only one of the first year residence halls, Barton, has an elevator. As such, we encourage you to pack items in multiple, smaller boxes, thus making them easy to carry, than in a few, larger boxes. This should make move-in more pleasant. Move-in volunteers will be available to assist you with moving personal items into your room. Move-in volunteers are distributed across campus based on the number of volunteers, the size of the unloading area, and other considerations. You should always be prepared to move your items into the hall yourself. Rensselaer is committed to providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations to ensure equal access for students and guests with disabilities. For questions, or to discuss particular needs during move-in, students or their guests may contact Rensselaer’s Disability Services for Students Office at (518) 276-8197. Additional Things to Know
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Spring Semester
Check-in instructions will also be emailed to students via their Rensselaer email in January. Students will not be able to check-in/move-in prior to their residence hall designated check-in time.
Check-in instructions will also be emailed to students via their Rensselaer email in January. Students will not be able to check-in/move-in prior to their residence hall designated check-in time.
Check-in instructions will also be emailed to students via their Rensselaer email in January. Students will not be able to check-in/move-in prior to their residence hall designated check-in time.