Spring Return to Housing

Students quarantining with UVM arrive to campus on January 19th. New students, transfer students, and Fall at-home learners move-in on January 28th. Returning students arrive to campus on January 30th or January 31st.

Important Dates

  • January 19: Arrival for students quarantining with UVM and students cleared for early arrival
  • January 22: Arrival for new and mid-year Resident Advisors
  • January 24: Arrival for returning Resident Advisors
  • January 28: Move-in for students new to UVM in Spring 2021 (first-time, first years and transfers) and students new to UVM in Fall 2020 & new to the residence halls in Spring 2021 
  • January 28: Quarantine period complete for students quarantining with UVM
  • January 30-31: Arrival for students returning to the residence halls not quarantining with UVM

 

Spring Move-In & Arrival

I am quarantining with UVM:

Step One: Check-in at your Residence Hall

  • Check-in at your assigned residence hall main desk (view campus map and follow directional signs)​.
  • Drop off belongings, pick up mail/packages and prepare for quarantine​.
  • Say farewell to your family and proceed to your shuttle.

Step Two: Begin Quarantine

  • Turn in your UVM room key and receive access to your quarantine room along with other important information.
  • Unpack your belongings and settle into your room​.
  • Download the UVM Compass App and explore the UVM Welcome Guide.

Step Three: Complete Day Zero test

  • Day Zero tests will begin at 5PM.  Please refer to the UVM Compass App for your scheduled time.​
  • If you arrive after your scheduled testing time, you will receive testing information at the quarantine site.

QUARANTINE EXPERIENCE & EXPECTATIONS

 

I am not quarantining with UVM:

Step One: Check-in at your Residence Hall

  • Check-in at your assigned residence hall main desk between 8AM and 5PM (view campus map and follow directional signs)​.
  • Unpack your vehicle and get settled into your room (guests are not permitted in the residence halls)​.

Step Two: Complete Day Zero test

  • Report to the UVM Testing Center and complete your day zero test.​ The Testing Center will be open between 9AM – 5PM.
  • Monitor and limit your interactions for the next 24 hours, with the exception of picking up meals, until you receive your day zero test results.

 

Safety Guidelines While On Campus

All students and family members are required to abide by the following steps while on campus:

  • All students and guest must wear a face covering at all times while on campus. 
  • No guests, including family members, are permitted in the residence halls. Drop off will be curbside only.

Operations During Move-In

  • Students will only be permitted to move-in during the date selected.
  • Students will be expected to take all trash to the trash rooms on their floor. 
  • Custodial staff will wipe down high-traffic areas such as doorknobs and elevator buttons;
  • Hand sanitizer & disinfectant wipes will be available at residence hall front desk;
  • Internal doors will be unlocked/propped to minimize touching of doorknobs and make move-in easier. However, exterior doors will remain locked and student IDs will be required to enter buildings;
  • To minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, shared equipment such as moving carts, cleaning supplies, and tools will not be available

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

               

Download the UVM Compass App and explore the UVM Welcome Guide.