Keep checking back for updates including packing lists, driving instructions, and more as we approach the big day!
Fall 2026 Dates
First-year Move-in: Wednesday August 26th, and Thursday August 27th
Transfer Move-in: Wednesday August 26th, and Thursday August 27th
Returner Move-in: Sunday, August 30th
Getting Ready for Move-in
Directions for Move In
North Campus (Trinity and Jeanne Mance)
MERCY:
Take Exit 14W
Using the far right lane, slight right onto East Ave
Continue down East Ave ¼ mile
Turn right onto University Rd
CHECK IN – Vermont Lake Monsters Stadium Parking Lot
Follow University Rd, then turn left onto Colchester Avenue
Immediately turn right into Trinity Campus
Follow driveway behind building and pull up to the front of Mercy Hall
Long Term Parking: Turn Right onto Colchester Avenue, Turn right into Delehanty lot
McAuley:
Take Exit 14W
Using the far right lane, slight right onto East Ave
Continue down East Ave ¼ mile
Turn right onto University Rd
CHECK IN – Vermont Lake Monsters Stadium Parking Lot
Follow University Rd, then turn left onto Colchester Avenue
Immediately turn right into Trinity Campus
Turn Left into the McAuley Rotunda and pull to the front of McAuley Hall
Long Term Parking: Turn Right onto Colchester Avenue, Turn right into Delehanty lot
JEANE MANCE:
Take Exit 14W
Using the center lane, take Main st. past The UVM Davis Center and University Green
Using the Right Lane, Turn Right onto South Prospect Street
Turn Left onto Pearl Street.
Turn Right into Jeane Mance Parking lot
Check In and Move in!
Long Term parking: Turn Right onto Pearl St, turn left onto S Williams St, Turn left into FAHC Parking Lot
Central Campus (CCRH and Converse)
CCRH:
Take Exit 14W
Using the center lane, take Main st. past The UVM Davis Center
Turn right before Morril Hall
Turn right onto University Place
Turn right after Williams Hall, before Billings library
At the bottom of the hill, turn right
CHECK IN: Central on Carrigan Drive
Pull up to Central Campus Residence Hall and Move In!
Long term parking: follow Carrigan drive, turn left into Jeffords lot
CONVERSE:
Take Exit 14 W
Using the right most lane, slight right onto East ave,
At the end of East ave, turn left on to Colchester Ave
Turn left at the first light, toward UVM Medical Center
At the stop sign, turn right
CHECK-IN: Converse Hall
Pull up to Converse Hall and Move In!
Long Term Parking: (Back the way you came), Turn left onto Colchester Avenue, Turn Left into Votey Parking Lot
Athletic Campus (L/L, University Heights, MAT, & HM)
University Heights:
Take Exit 14W
Using the Middle Lane, Slight Right on East Ave, Then immediately turn left onto Spear St.
Turn right into the parking lot
CHECK IN @ TENTS
Continue on Catamount way, then turn right at the stop sign.
Turn right between University Heights North and South
Unload and Move in!
Long Term Parking: Gutterson Garage Top Deck
L&L C, D, and E:
Take Exit 14W
Using the Middle Lane, Slight Right on East Ave, Then immediately turn left onto Spear St.
Turn right into the parking lot
CHECK IN @ TENTS
Continue on Catamount way, then turn right at the stop sign.
Turn right between University Heights North and South
Unload and Move in!
Long Term Parking: Gutterson Garage Top Deck
MAT and L&L A and B:
Take Exit 14W
Using the Middle Lane, Slight Right on East Ave, Then immediately turn left onto Spear St.
Turn right onto Catamount Way
Turn Right into MAT lot
CHECK IN: MAT lot
Unload and Move in!
Long Term Parking: Gutterson Garage Middle Deck
Redstone Campus (Coolidge, Slade, Redstone, MSH, & WDW)
Redstone:
Take Exit 14W
Using the left lane Continue down main street for ½ a mile
Turn Left onto South Prospect St.
Turn Left at the Banner
CHECK IN: Redstone Hall
Patterson: Take first left into Robbinson Hall Lot, Unload and Move in
Wright: Take first left into Robbinson Hall Lot, Unload and Move in
Christie: Turn Left onto S Prospect St, Turn Left onto Davis Rd, Turn left into Christie lot, Unload and Move in
Wilks: Turn Left onto S Prospect St, Turn Left onto Davis Rd, Turn left into Wilks lot, Unload and Move in
Wing: Turn Left onto S Prospect St, Turn Left onto Davis Rd, Turn right into WDW Bus lane, Unload and Move in
Davis: Turn Left onto S Prospect St, Turn Left onto Davis Rd, Continue straight to Davis lot, Unload and Move in
Hamilton: Turn Left onto S Prospect St, Turn Left onto Davis Rd, Continue straight to Hamilton lot, Unload and Move In
Simpson: Turn Left onto S Prospect St, Turn Left onto Davis Rd, Continue straight past WDW next to Redstone Lofts is Simpson lot, Unload and Move In
Mason: Turn Left onto S Prospect St, Turn Left onto Davis Rd, Continue straight past WDW next to Redstone Lofts is Simpson lot, Unload and Move In
LONG TERM PARKING: Return to Davis Road and Follow Signage to Gutterson Parking Lot
What To Bring
Room Essentials
- Blankets/Pillows/Sheets - Mattress Size: 36" x 80" x 7.25" or 91.5cm (about 3 ft) x 203.2cm (about 6.67 ft) x 18.3cm (about 0.5 ft)
- Small Trash Can
- Flip Flops/Shower Shoes
- Hamper/Laundry Detergent/Laundry Bag
- Hangers
- Shower Caddy
- Towels
- Toiletries
- Under-Bed Storage (make sure your bed is lofted to fit them!)
- Ethernet Cable - 25 ft.
- Recommended for gaming consoles or other things that aren’t accessible with UVM WiFi
- A Box Fan or Windowsill Fan (recommended)
- Surge Protector (must have on/off switch)
- Microwave (700 watts or less)
- Refrigerator (4.0 cu. ft., 34" or less)
- Bowl/Plate/Cups/Silverware/Can Opener
- Dishwashing Liquid/Sponge
- Paper Towels/Napkins
- Storage Containers
- Lamps (please only bring energy efficient LED bulbs)
- Tape
- Personal First Aid supplies
- Acceptable identification for an I-9 - for students who plan to work while they are here (on or off campus).
- Note: All forms of Identification must be original- photocopies/screenshots will not be accepted.
- Copy of Personal Health/Property Insurance
- Copy of Property Serial Numbers
- Tools/Flashlight
Prohibited Items
- All models of air conditioners
- Amplified sound equipment
- Candles or Incense
- All cooking appliances, including toaster, drip coffee pot, hot plate, panini press, rice cooker, etc.
- Micro-mobility Devices
- Exposed heating elements (including sun lamps, hot plates, and space heaters)
- Any extra furniture that would create a fire hazard
- Faceplate or Octopus-style extension cords
- Firearms or Weapons
- Flammable liquids (gas, kerosene)
- Grills (all kinds)
- Halogen lights/lightbulbs
- Compact florescent lightbulbs
- Mercury thermometers
- Microwaves above 700 watts
- Battery-powered transportation devices, such as; Hoverboards, e-scooters, e-bikes, onewheels
- Pets (except fish in a 10-gallon aquarium or service/emotional support animals approved by SAS)
- Please refer to the Housing & Meal Plan Contract for more information on prohibited items
Provided Furniture
Per Student
- Desk
- Chair
- Dresser or wardrobe/dresser combination
- XL twin bed
- XL twin mattress (Mattress size: 36” x 80” x 7.25")
- Bed safety rail (installed on all beds)
Per Room
- Overhead light
- Window blinds/shades
- Internet jack
- Recycle bin
- Composting bags are available in every residence hall at your front desk. When full, place the whole bag in the green compost container in the main lobby of your building, and then get yourself a new bag. We do not provide a trash can.
Microfridges and Microwaves
We've partnered with Microfridge for you to rent a mini fridge and microwave for the academic year, which will be delivered right to your room. Please visit their site for more details about renting your fridge or microwave.
- The fridge has 2 full-width shelves and space in the door for a 2-liter bottle.
- There is also a separate freezer with a door shelf.
- The microwave is a 700-watt turntable system with 3 cooking levels. It includes an LED clock display and electronic touchpad controls.
- Every unit has an internal smoke detector to shut off the microwave in case of smoke.
- Each unit has 2 USB A ports and a traditional wall outlet on the the front of the microwave.
- Each unit is powered by only 1 plug.
Bed Rails
UVM is required to install bed safety rails on every bed. These rails should not be removed. If bed rails are removed or missing during regular Health & Safety inspections, students will be charged for reinstallation and replacement fees, as noted in the Housing & Meal Plan Contract.
Arrival Details
Early Arrivals and Changing Arrival Days
First-Year Students
You are arriving on either Wednesday, August 26 or Thursday, August 27. Your specific move-in date and time will be confirmed in your housing portal in early August (along with your room assignment).
If, due to travel arrangements, you need to switch from 8/26 to 8/27 or from 8/27 to 8/26, simply call our office and we can make that adjustment for you. We can be reached at 802-656-3434 or universityhousing@uvm.edu. There is no cost for this change.
If you are looking to arrive early, we will have a 1-day early arrival option available. Early arrival fees will be billed to your student account.
One-Day-Early Arrival - Tuesday, August 25 - $51.
To request to arrive early, you must submit an Early Arrival Form on your Housing Portal. You will receive an email confirmation upon submission and will receive an email approving or denying your request in the following days
Returning Students
We will not be allowing anyone to move-in on Saturday, August 29, but we will have early arrival available from Monday, August 24th to Friday, August 28th. Early return will be billed at a rate of $51 per night, excluding Saturday night ($51 to arrive Friday, $102 to arrive Thursday, etc). Early Arrival is available to returning students during business hours (8am-4:30pm) from Monday, August 24th through Friday, August 28th.
To notify us that you are returning early, you must submit an Early Arrival Form. Early arrival will only be granted to students who have a legitimate reason for not being able to arrive during standard move-in.
- These reasons include:
- Students arriving to campus via plane, train, or bus and their travel itinerary requires them to arrive before August 30th
- Students who will be driven to campus by a guardian who is responsible for driving another student to another university on August 26th
- *You will likely need to provide some type of proof that you fall into one of these categories be granted early move-in
Please note: if you fill out the form, you will not receive confirmation of receipt and can just plan to come the day you requested.
Athletes and Students Arriving Early with Campus-Sponsored Programs
You do not need to complete an early arrival form. Your move-in date and time should reflect your early arrival program. But please refer to your program for any information and move-in instructions.
Getting to Campus/Overview
We are excited to share that we have created step-by-step walkthroughs for each campus. These will cover how to get to your specific campus from Interstate 89 and what to expect once you get to campus. Not sure what campus your hall is on? Find your hall on our Hall Information page.
Athletic Campus Walkthrough
Central Campus Walkthrough
Trinity Campus Walkthrough
Redstone Campus Walkthrough
Building specific videos: Jeanne Mance Walkthrough
Our goal is to prevent congestion and keep traffic moving smoothly— be sure to follow any directions given by staff or volunteers.
Google Maps Directions:
Ride Share/Public Transportation
If you are taking a ride share or using public transportation, you can disregard driving directions above and simply navigate directly to your hall unless you are living on Athletic campus.
If you are living on Athletic campus, please navigate to the Davis Center and take the shuttle that will be running all day to Athletic campus.
Accessibility/Elevators
If you or anyone accompanying you have any accessibility concerns, please share that with the first staff member you see once you are on campus so we can make necessary accommodations.
Elevators
Please note that the following buildings do NOT have elevators. For safety reasons, these buildings also do not have carts available for move-in day:
Simpson, Hamilton, Coolidge, Redstone, Hunt, McCann, Ready, Richardson, Sichel, L/L, Converse, Cottages
Again, please let us know if you need accommodations made and we will do our best to assist.
You've Arrived
Move-in in Pictures
Fall 2025 Move-in Day was a blast– thank you to our awesome campus partners and volunteers!