Move-In | Residential Life | The University of Vermont(title)

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.

Dates

First-year Move-in: August 21 and 22
Transfer Move-in: Thursday, August 22nd from 7am-2pm
Returner Move-in: Sunday, August 25th

Please note that your move-in date will be assigned after you have selected your room. Please visit the First-year Process Page for more information.

Review the First-Year Housing Process

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 will host virtual sessions on important topics to help you prepare for campus life. Visit this page for a full schedule and summary of all sessions.

 Residential Life will host three sessions: 

  • Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7pm EDT - Your Campus, Your Home: Welcome to Residential Life at UVM. A recording of this session will be linked here soon!
  • Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7pm EDT -Your Campus, Your Home: Moving In & Making Campus Home
    Join Here for the Live Webinar
  • Wednesday, ​August 14, 2024 at 7pm EDT - Your Campus, Your Home: Living in Community
    Join Here for the Live Webinar

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 Orientation Checklist, learn about resources for Families and Supporters, and check out useful tips on their Before You Arrive page. 

What To Bring

Dorm Essentials
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  • Blankets/Pillows/Sheets - Mattress Size: 36" x 80" x 7.25" or 915cm (about 30.02 ft) x 203.2cm (about 6.67 ft) x 18.3cm (about 7.2 in)
  • Flip Flops/Shower Shoes
  • Hamper/Laundry Detergent/Laundry Bag
  • Hangers
  • Shower Caddy
  • Towels
  • Toiletries
  • Under-Bed Boxes/Crates
  • Ethernet Cable - 25 ft.
  • Fan (Recommend a Box Fan or Windowsill Fan)
  • Surge Protector
  • Coffee Pot 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
  • Lamp (No Halogens bulbs, No spider lamps, and No lava lamps)
  • Tape
  • Small Trash Can
  • Band-Aids/Thermometer/Pain Relief Meds
  • Birth Certificate/Passport (original)
  • 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
  • Mercury thermometers
  • Microwaves above 700 watts
  • Pets (except fish in a 10-gallon aquarium or service/comfort animals approved by SAS)
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 lofted beds)

Per Room

  • Overhead light
  • Window blinds/shades
  • Internet jack
  • Recycle bin
Microfridges
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We've partnered with Microfridge in order for you to order a minifridge and microwave, which will be delivered right to your room. Please check back shortly for information about ordering your fridge. 

Arrival Details: Coming Soon!

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In the coming weeks, you can expect to receive information about move-in day via your UVM email. Be sure to check your inbox! 

Please keep an eye on this page as we will publish detailed schedules, driving directions, and other important details shortly.  

We are so excited to welcome you to campus!

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 2023 Move-in Day was a blast– thank you to our awesome campus partners and volunteers!