Move-In: Fall 2025

Welcome to the UVM on-campus housing community! Our team is excited to help make your move-in process easy and convenient.

Keep checking back for updates including packing lists, driving instructions and more as we approach the big day!
A student and their parent pushing a full move-in cart.

Fall 2025 Dates

First-year Move-in: Wednesday August 20 and Thursday August 21
Transfer Move-in: Wednesday August 20 and Thursday August 21
Returner Move-in: Sunday, August 24th

Getting Ready for Move-in

Review Your Room Assignment

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Beginning in early August, your final room assignment and roommates will be visible in the housing portal. 
Be sure to review the location of your hall on the UVM Campus Map. Check this page soon for detailed driving and parking directions! 

Connect With Roommates

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If you have roommates, we recommend connecting before you get to campus if possible! 
Aside from just breaking the ice, it gives you a chance to discuss what everybody is bringing and avoid unwanted duplicate items. 

Attend New Student Insight Sessions

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Throughout the summer, various campus partners have hosted virtual sessions on important topics to help you prepare for campus life. Visit this page for a full schedule and summary of all sessions. We encourage you to check out the past sessions! 

 University Housing and Dining Services hosts three sessions: 

Review Orientation Resources

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UVM Orientation has a number of amazing resources to help you prepare for your arrival to campus. 

Be sure to complete your New Student Checklist, learn about resources for Families and Supporters, and check out useful tips on their Before You Arrive page. 

Explore Partnerships

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UVM has partnered with companies to make your time living on-campus even better. Here are some of our preferred vendors and the resources they provide students: 

  • MicroFridge
    • With MicroFridge you can rent a fridge and microwave for the academic year that will be delivered to you. Visit their site for more information on the products features and how to rent
      • Order by August 7 for guaranteed arrival by move-in
  • GradGuard
    • Offer UVM students exclusive College Renters Insurance Plan since in the housing agreement UVM is not liable for any harm to your belongings
    • Features of the plan include: theft and fire protection, liability protection, and preferred rates for UVM residents
    • Sign up for GradGuard in the housing portal by clicking on “Academic Year Housing Application”, and then click the Continue button; on the next page, click “Continue to GradGuard Sign Up”

We're also working to provide more partnerships to enhance your college experience. 

Move-In Volunteers

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UHDS is looking for returning students, staff, and organization help new students move onto campus! We're in need of 'Welcomers' to greet and direct and 'Movers' to unload and transport items. 

  • Volunteers are needed on August 20 and 21
  • Volunteers will be given a move-in shirt and free access to the residential dining halls during their shift
  • Students living on-campus who volunteer are entitled to free early move-in
    • Can move-in August 18th or 19th
  • Organizations can register as a group
    • Great way to meet new students and promote your club or team
  • Registration is now open for the fall
    • Expect an email in early August with more information on your shift time and location 

If you have any questions please reach out to welcomecrew@uvm.edu

 

Packages

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  • Packages can be mailed starting August 11
  • Do not mail anything essential that you will need immediately upon arriving like medications
  • Mail services resume to the residence halls on August 18
    • Anyone arriving before then should not expect to be able to access packages
  • Once packages start arriving in the halls on August 18 it can take a few business days for them to be logged and accessible to students, depending on the volume of packages
  • Students will receive a communication to their UVM email when their package is ready to be picked up at the front desk
    • Note that front desk hours are limited during the week of August 18. Office Coordinators work from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and take lunch from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

What To Bring

Room Essentials
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  • 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 Boxes/Crates
  • Ethernet Cable - 25 ft.
    • Recommended for gaming consoles or other things that aren’t accessible with UVM WiFi
  • Fan (Recommend a Box Fan or Windowsill Fan)
  • Surge Protector
  • Coffee Pot/Kettle with Automatic Shutoff
  • Keurig®-type Coffee Machine
  • 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)
  • Energy-efficient LED bulbs
  • Tape
  • Band-Aids/Thermometer/Pain Relief Meds
  • 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- photocopy/screen pics will not be accepted.
  • Copy of Personal Health/Property Insurance
  • Copy of Property Serial Numbers
  • Tools/Flashlight

Prohibited Items
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  • 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.
  • Hoverboards
  • 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/comfort animals approved by SAS)
  • Please refer to the Housing & Meal Plan Contract for more information on prohibited items 

Provided Furniture
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Per Student

  • Desk
  • Chair
  • Dresser or wardrobe/dresser combination
  • XL twin bed (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
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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

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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
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First-Year Students

You are arriving on either Wednesday, August 20 or Thursday, August 21. 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 8/21 to 8/22 or from 8/22 to 8/21, 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 19 - $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 23, but we will have early arrival available from Monday, August 18th to Friday, August 22nd. 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 18th through Friday, August 22nd

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 24th
    • Students who will be driven to campus by a guardian who is responsible for driving another student to another university on August 24th
      • *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
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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:

Trinity Campus 

Jeanne Mance Hall

Athletic Campus 

Central Campus Residence Hall

Redstone Campus

Christie/Wright/Patterson

Ride Share/Public Transportation
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If you are taking ride share or 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
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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

You Made It!

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Congratulations-- the most important step is done! Remember that while we know that this day can be stressful, we have planned every detail and moment to ensure that you have all the support you need to get settled. 



 

After Move-In

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Once you've moved in, there are just a few things more things to take care of. Your RA will give you instructions about the following items: 

  • Complete your Roommate Agreement
  • Complete your Room Condition Report to ensure that you are not charged for existing damage to your room when you move out. 
  • Get settled and have fun!
UVM catamount mascot Rally Cat in a move-in cart. An orientation in a red shirt and cowboy hat playfully directs move-in traffic. A parent and welcome crew member carry furniture into the residence halls.

Move-in Rewind

Fall 2024 Move-in Day was a blast– thank you to our awesome campus partners and volunteers!