Move-In and Move-Out are two of the biggest times of the year for Penn Housing, and we’re here to make the transition easy. Planning ahead is a good way to successfully meet academic demands while organizing to move in or out of your residence.
Must Knows
Spring Move In
Spring 2026 Move-In
For new and returning students, the College Houses open at 9 am on Saturday, January 10.
If you are a moving into a new on-campus assignment, please go to your College House's Information Center to officially check in and to receive access to your room.
Spring move-in is self-service. Residents will be able to sign out a move-in cart from their building's Information Center. Streets will not be closed. For information on parking on campus, please visit Penn Transportation & Parking website.
Residents can sign-in their guests at their building's Information Center.
Must Knows
Fall Move In
Fall 2025 Move-In Dates
August 18
Move in for specific populations (Newly Admitted International Students, FGLI, Exchange/IGSP, and Transfer students)
August 19–20
Move in for first year students
August 23-24
Move in for returning
More information about Fall 2025 Move-In will be shared in June 2025.
Move-In Webinar
If you weren't able to join us for our Move-In Webinar, or wish to watch it again, we have recorded it for you!
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Moving to campus may be new, but we’re here to make it an easy process. We’ve curated details on how to prepare to make sure you have all the information you need.
