Move-In ( & Out) Guide
We’re excited for you to move into the residence halls and plunge into campus life at the University of Delaware! Whether you have questions about Move-In Day, living in the residence halls or how to get involved with campus life, we hope to guide you through the process.
Call our office at 302-831-4663
Spring 2020
Returning students will return to their Fall assignment and new Spring residents should look for information from us via their University email account regarding their Spring assignment in late January. All students get their room keys and check-in at their assigned building.
Log into the housing portal
Driving Directions to Campus
Residence hall check-in for Spring Semester is available from noon - 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2020 and 11 - 3 p.m on Monday, February 10, 2020.
If you need to request to check in at a time other than those listed here, you may be charged a fee and should contact the Residence Hall Coordinator for your building or the Residence Life & Housing office.
Residence hall check-In for Students attending ISO or NSO is offered 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5 and 8 - 9 a. m. and 6 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Students will be charged $25/night for early check-In (except for students attending Spring Into Success, early check-in fees are waived for attendees).
If you need to request to check in at a time other than those listed here, you may be charged a fee and should contact the Residence Hall Coordinator for your building or the Residence Life & Housing office.
Residence hall check-in for students participating in Spring Into Success is offered between 6 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 6 and 8 - 9 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020. Students participating in Spring into Success are not charged an early check-in fee.
Early residence hall check-in is offered for new students from 6 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 6 and 8 - 9 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2020.
An early check-in fee of $25/night is charged to the student account. Students who attend Spring Into Success do not pay an early check-in fee.
If you need to request to check in at a time other than those listed here, you may be charged a fee and should contact the Residence Hall Coordinator for your building or the Residence Life & Housing office.
FIRST-YEAR
Eliphlet Gilbert: Gilbert Lounge
George Read: George Read North Lounge
Harrington A-E: Harrington Engagement Center/Commons
James Smith & Thomas McKean: James Smith Lounge
Lane & Thompson halls: Thompson Hall Lounge
Louis L. Redding: Redding Complex Lounge
Russell A-E: Russell D/E Lounge
Smyth Hall: Smyth Main Lounge
South Academy: South Academy Main Lounge
UPPER DIVISION
Brown, Harter, Sharp & Sypherd (North Central): Sypherd Lounge
Caesar Rodney, Cannon, New Castle (South Central): Caesar Rodney Main Lounge
Independence East & West: Independence West Main Lounge
Kent, Sussex, Squire & Warner (South Central): Squire First Floor Lounge
Ray Street A-C: Ray Street A Lounge
University Courtyards: UCA Clubhouse
One Easton: Main Lobby
Move-In Day is a busy day on campus, so please respect University parking regulations to make the process run smoothly for everyone.
Please note: The University reserves the right to tow any vehicle in violation of parking regulations.
Residence Hall Parking Regulations
Vehicles are permitted to unload in driveways adjacent to residence halls for up to 30 minutes at the beginning and end of each semester, when students move in and out of the residence halls.
Vehicles are not permitted to park in fire lanes.
Each vehicle must be attended by a person who can move it immediately in the event of an emergency; any unattended vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense.
Handicap parking spaces are enforced at all times.
Parking Services supervises and directs parking when it is for the purpose of loading student possessions during the change of semesters.
Overnight Parking
Vehicles may not park on campus overnight unless authorized by Parking Services. To obtain a visitor's permit, visit the Parking Services site or visit the Parking Services Office when you arrive to campus.
2020 Winter Session
Fall residents living on campus: For Winter Session you'll either return to your Fall assignment or, if you complete a Mid-Year Room Change, to your new Winter/Spring assignment.
If you aren't living on campus for Fall, look for information from us via your University email account regarding your Winter assignment or log in to the housing portal for updated information on your room assignment.
Log Into the Housing Portal
Residence hall check-in for Winter Session 5-week classes is on January 5, 2020 from noon - 6 p.m. or for Winter Session 5-week class walk-ins, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on January 6, 2020.
Residence hall check-in for Winter Session 4-week classes is on January 12, 2020 from noon - 6 p.m. or for Winter Session 4-week class walk-ins, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on January 13, 2020.
Students leaving on-campus housing after Winter Session must check out of the residence halls by 6 p.m. on February 8, 2020.
If you need to request to check in or out of the halls at a time other than those listed here, you may be charged a fee and should contact the Residence Hall Coordinator for your building or the Residence Life & Housing office.
Move-In Day is a busy day on campus, so please respect University parking regulations to make the process run smoothly for everyone.
Please note: The University reserves the right to tow any vehicle in violation of parking regulations.
Residence Hall Parking Regulations
Vehicles are permitted to unload in driveways adjacent to residence halls for up to 30 minutes at the beginning and end of each semester, when students move in and out of the residence halls.
Vehicles are not permitted to park in fire lanes.
Each vehicle must be attended by a person who can move it immediately in the event of an emergency; any unattended vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense.
Handicap parking spaces are enforced at all times.
Parking Services supervises and directs parking when it is for the purpose of loading student possessions during the change of semesters.
Overnight Parking
Vehicles may not park on campus overnight unless authorized by Parking Services. To obtain a visitor's permit, visit the Parking Services site or visit the Parking Services Office when you arrive to campus.
Residence Life & Housing is part of the Division of Student Life, which contributes and facilitates critical learning and development within healthy, inclusive and supportive communities, so that all students may thrive at UD and beyond.