Move In to Residence Halls
Whether you are planning to move in at the beginning of the academic year in August or waiting until Spring semester in January, here are some general notes about moving in:
- Check your email regularly, so you don’t miss specific move-in information from your residence hall regarding where to pick up your key, traffic and parking information, and more
- View the recommended packing list (PDF)
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Check what the weather in Winona will be on your move-in day and plan accordingly
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For Fall 2024, move-in appointments will be on Aug. 22 from 9am-4pm for all residence halls, including the East Lake Apartments. You will be able to schedule your move-in appointment starting in May after you select your room.
Move-in appointments are 15 minutes. This is a designated time for you to show up at your hall front desk and pick up your key and Warrior ID card. Once you have your key, you are free to move in and get settled in your new space.
There will be designated “Unloading Zones” for parking in front of the halls for students to unload their things. Once you unload your vehicle, you’ll need to park in a lot or on a street away from the residence halls.
Important Notes
- Check your email throughout the summer for important information on living on campus and moving in
- You will receive an email for your Hall Director or Area Coordinator about 5 days before your scheduled appointment with specific information related to parking, key pickup, etc.
- New Student Orientation, activities and floor meetings will begin on Aug. 22 at 4pm, so make sure you are moved in and settled by that time.
- Fall semester meal plans begin Aug. 22.
For Spring 2025, you can check into your room on any of the following days:
- Jan. 10, 11am-6pm
- Jan. 11, 11am-6pm
- Jan. 12, 11am-6pm
During these hours, you can go to your hall front desk to pick up your key. Once you have your key, you can move into your room. More info will be sent via email in mid-December after you’ve been assigned a room.
Spring semester meal plans begin Jan. 11.
As you approach campus on move-in day, pay attention to signs that are posted and volunteers who are helping with traffic flow.
We do not recommend you follow your GPS because many areas around the residence halls may be blocked off or re-routed to accommodate traffic congestion.
Learn more about where to drive and unload your vehicle by viewing our traffic map (PDF) and move-in day video guides.
All vehicles entering “Unloading Zones” will be given a car pass by a Welcome Crew volunteer.
All passes must include the student’s name, cell phone, and room number and be placed on the driver’s side dashboard of the vehicle.
There are 20-minute unloading zones around the residence halls.
Once you enter an unloading zone, you need to move all items out of your vehicle(s) and place onto the grass or sidewalk.
After you’ve unloaded your vehicle, please park away from the residence halls.
This can be in other WSU parking lots away from the halls or street parking.
Once you’ve parked your vehicle away from the residence halls, you can move your belongings up to your room and get settled into your new space.
Move-in for Fall 2024 begins Aug. 22, by appointment between 9am-4pm.
If you need to arrive to campus before Aug. 22, you will need to go through an Early Arrival Request Process through your Housing Portal.
There are limited services available before the residence halls open. Meal plans begin Aug. 22.
If you are part of a group or team that needs to arrive before Aug. 22, you do not need to submit an individual early arrival request.
Your coach or advisor will work directly with the Housing Office staff to determine your arrival date.
The following teams and groups have designated move-in appointments:
- Aug. 10, 9am-12pm: Football
- Aug. 18, 9am-12pm: Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Warrior Expedition, and Orientation Leaders
- Aug. 19: International students
- Aug. 21, 9am-12pm: Welcome Crew volunteers
International students traveling to Winona from overseas have 3 additional days at the beginning of the housing contract at no charge to coordinate travel arrangements. If more time is requested, international students will be charged $50 daily.
You can request to move in as early as Aug. 20. Requests must be submitted on your Housing Portal between June 1-Aug. 1 to be considered.
There is a $50/day early arrival fee that will be applied to your student account.